Gautam Gambhir (@Sahil_Malhotra1 on X) NEW DELHI: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday hit back at critics questioning India’s Dubai-only schedule in the Champions Trophy after India’s four-wicket win over Australia in the first semi-final.“What undue advantage? We practice at ICC Academy, where conditions are different from the stadium. Some people are perpetual…
NEW DELHI: Veteran batter Virat Kohli turned back the clock with a composed 84, leading India to a tense four-wicket victory over Australia in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday. Chasing 265, India lost the 36-year-old Kohli in the final stretch, but KL Rahul’s unbeaten 42 ensured the team crossed the line…
India successfully chased down a target of 265 against Australia in the Champions Trophy semi-final, securing their spot in the final for the third consecutive time.Virat Kohli led India’s batting effort with 84 runs, including five boundaries. KL Rahul remained unbeaten at 42, while Hardik Pandya contributed a quick 28 runs with three sixes and…
TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: The script has become so familiar that it sounds boring now. Virat Kohli, run chase, big pressure game…We have heard this before, seen this before; but every time he puts on a chase masterclass, the instant reaction is to go wow! Not once does he look out of control and eliminates risk…
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma blast Kuldeep Yadav (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Team India’s Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final clash against Australia saw a dramatic moment when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma lost their cool at Kuldeep Yadav over a bizarre fielding mishap.The incident occurred during Australia’s innings when Steve Smith guided the ball towards deep mid-wicket. Kohli…
During the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final between India and Australia at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, Virat Kohli reached a notable fielding achievement.The significant moment occurred when Kohli caught Josh Inglis in the 27th over, a straightforward catch that proved to be historically important. The Australian wicketkeeper-batter attempted to play Ravindra Jadeja’s delivery…
Shubman Gill amps up brand game with new MRF deal (Screengrab) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: India vice-captain Shubman Gill has added another big brand to his already strong portfolio as the youngster will now sport an MRF sticker on his bat from the Champions Trophy semi-final game against Australia. When he walks out to bat, Gill…
File photo from the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has reportedly implemented stricter rules regarding family members’ access to the Players and Match Officials Areas (PMOA) during IPL matches. The board has also made it mandatory for players to use team buses for transportation, a…
Aaqib Javed. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to retain former pacer and national selector Aaqib Javed as the interim head coach for the upcoming white-ball tour of New Zealand. A PCB official stated that due to the short gap between the Champions Trophy and the New Zealand…
Mohammed Shami bowls a delivery during the Champions Trophy semi-final between India and Australia in Dubai. (AP) Travis Head enjoyed early reprieve when he was let go by Mohammed Shami in the first over of the Champions Trophy semi-final between India and Australia in Dubai on Tuesday. Australia had won the toss and decided to…
