Rohit Sharma and Steve Smith TimesofIndia.com in DUBAI: Familiar setting, familiar situation and India would hope it’s an unfamiliar result when they take on Australia in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Wednesday.The scars of 2015 ODI World Cup semi-final, 2023 ODI World Cup final will still be fresh for…
KKR’s Venkatesh Iyer (L) and Ajinkya Rahane (R). Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday appointed Ajinkya Rahane as captain and Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.KKR had signed Rahane for his base price of Rs 1.5 crore at the IPL mega auction in November last year. Iyer, meanwhile, was…
Devajit Saikia, BCCI Secretary. (PTI) BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia responded on Monday to controversial comments made by Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed about Team India captain Rohit Sharma‘s physical appearance.Mohamed posted on social media platform X, later deleting it, suggesting that the Indian cricket team’s captain needed to lose weight and called him the country’s most…
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has entered its decisive phase, with the semi-finals set to begin on Tuesday. India, who topped Group A, will take on Australia in the first semi-final in Dubai, while New Zealand face Group B toppers South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday.Australia’s journey to the semi-finals has been marked by extensive…
Virat Kohli took the Fielder of the Match medal after the India vs New Zealand match in the Champions Trophy. Virat Kohli received the ‘Fielder of the Match’ medal for his outstanding fielding performance in India’s Champions Trophy group stage victory against New Zealand on Sunday in Dubai.India secured a 44-run win over New Zealand,…
Varun Chakravarthy (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has highlighted Varun Chakravarthy as a potential match-winner in India’s ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia, acknowledging that many, including himself, had questioned his inclusion in the squad.“Bumrah got injured and you said you had to include someone in the team. Four spinners were…
Team India cricketers and Ravi Shastri NEW DELHI: India secured their place at the top of Group A with a commanding 44-run victory over New Zealand in their final group-stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With the tournament now heading into the semi-finals, India are set…
Fans targeted the electronics giant Philips, seemingly mistaking it for New Zealand cricketer Glenn Phillips, who took the catch of Virat Kohli in their Champions Trophy match. Electronics company Phillips faced social media backlash following Glenn Phillips’ spectacular catch that dismissed Virat Kohli during the India vs New Zealand ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group B…
Varun Chakravarthy celebrates the wicket of Glenn Phillips during the Champions Trophy match between India and New Zealand in Dubai. (AP) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Just a few weeks back, Varun Chakaravarthy was busy tormenting the England batters in the T20I series at home. One variation at a time, the mystery spinner made short work of…
Cooper Connolly, right, of Australia. (Getty Images) Australia have drafted young all-rounder Cooper Connolly into their ICC Champions Trophy squad as a replacement for the injured Matthew Short, just ahead of their semi-final clash against India in Dubai on Tuesday. Short sustained a calf injury while fielding during Australia’s rain-affected match against Afghanistan in Lahore….
