Virat Kohli after India’s victory against Pakistan in Dubai. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Speaking candidly about his match-winning 82nd international century against Pakistan, India’s batting virtuoso Virat Kohli explained that his favorite cover drive shot puts him in a “catch 22” situation because it has been his weakness lately, but he has…
NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu is certain that “once-in-a-generation” player Virat Kohli will play for another two to three years because of his unrelenting tenacity over the last six months, which was highlighted by his undefeated century against Pakistan. With a spectacular comeback to form, Kohli hammered his 51st ODI century to help…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar did not hold back his frustration following Pakistan’s six-wicket defeat to India in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. The loss virtually ended hosts and defending champions Pakistan’s campaign, and Akhtar’s emotional reaction quickly went viral on social media. Speaking…
Hardik Pandya (BCCI Photo) The high-octane Champions Trophy 2025 clash between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium had no shortage of drama. While India’s clinical bowling performance put them in control before Virat Kohli‘s masterclass sealed the game, it was Hardik Pandya’s wrist — not just his lethal deliveries — that stole…
Virat Kohli plays a shot during the match against Pakistan in Dubai. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Star batter Virat Kohli produced a vintage knock, scoring an unbeaten 100 to steer India to a dominant six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy. Kohli’s match-winning century pushed the defending champions Pakistan to the brink of…
Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer during their partnership against Pakistan in Dubai. (Photo by Ryan Lim/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s Champions Trophy triumph over Pakistan by six wickets on Sunday was described by Shreyas Iyer as “sweet” because it was against a team that was very competitive and required fending off numerous “external pressures.” With…
Mohammad Rizwan after losing the Champions Trophy match against India in Dubai. (Photo by Jewel Samad/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan said that his team’s hopes of winning the Champions Trophy had “ended” following a devastating defeat to fierce rivals India on Sunday.Hosts Pakistan almost got eliminated from the race for…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after India beat Pakistan in Dubai. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma downplayed worries about his fitness on Sunday after taking an unplanned break during his team’s six-wicket victory over Pakistan in a pivotal Champions Trophy group A match in Dubai. It appeared that Rohit…
Odisha Cricket Association Stadium NEW DELHI: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) responded to the show cause notice issued by the Odisha government regarding the floodlight malfunction during the India-England ODI at Barabati Stadium on February 9. The OCA stated that it would take steps to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future.The second ODI…
India’s Virat Kohli celebrates (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli delivered a masterclass — powered by a century — as India crushed Pakistan in a one-sided ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group A clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a modest target of 242, India eased to victory with…
