Pakistan‘s defeat against New Zealand in the tri-series final has been heavily criticised by former players, and Basit Ali didn’t mince his words in saying that the Champions Trophy hosts should learn to play ODI cricket from India.While Pakistan lost two of their three matches in the tri-series, including the final, India thrashed England 3-0…
Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Rizwan (Getty Images) After the thrilling T20 World Cup and the intense race to the World Test Championship final, the cricketing world now shifts its focus to ODI cricket with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament, set to begin on February 19 in Pakistan, marks the first major ICC event…
Delhi Capitals registered a thrilling last-ball win over Mumbai Indians. (WPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals‘ dramatic last-ball victory over Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League was marred by two contentious run-out decisions, sparking debate among fans and experts. Arundhati Reddy sealed a tense two-wicket win by scrambling a two off the final delivery,…
India have been dominant in the few ODIs they’ve played heading into the Champions Trophy, but inconsistencies remain in the batting order…Does India’s middle order wear an uncertain look heading into the Champions Trophy? The dominance against England at home in the lead up to the ICC tournament notwithstanding, there appears to be some confusion…
Pakistan cricket team vice-captain Salman Ali Agha (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket team vice-captain Salman Ali Agha has emphasised that winning the Champions Trophy is more important than merely defeating arch-rivals India in the upcoming ICC event. He also expressed confidence in Pakistan’s ability to win the tournament. “I am excited for the Champions…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam reacts as he walks off the field after his dismissal. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has strongly criticised the team’s approach in the recently concluded tri-nation series, particularly questioning the decision to have Babar Azam open the innings. His comments came after Pakistan’s five-wicket loss to New Zealand…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. (File Pic – AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: As Team India prepares for the 2025 Champions Trophy, former cricketer Aakash Chopra has suggested that this tournament could mark the final ICC event for three of India’s biggest stars — Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja. Poll Which Factor Will Have…
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (BCCI Photo) India’s most successful off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has said that Indian cricket should come out of the culture of treating players as superstars so that the common people are able to identify themselves with the cricketers as just sportspersons. “It is important to normalise things in Indian cricket. We…
Ben Duckett (Photo: @englandcricket on X) England‘s ICC Champions Trophy hopes received a boost on Saturday as opener Ben Duckett has been declared fit to play the tournament.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) shared the update on the left-handed batter’s groin injury.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“Scans on a left…
Rohit Sharma (Image credit: TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma’s habit of forgetting things is well known. From misplacing passports and iPads to even forgetting the team’s decision at the toss, the star batter has often been the subject of lighthearted banter from teammates and fans.Over the years, several players have shared amusing anecdotes…
