Mumbai cricket team (Pic Credit – X) NAGPUR: Vidarbha’s 169-run defeat at Wankhede Stadium around a year back, is still a fresh wound for many in this part of Maharashtra. Putting that final debacle against Mumbai behind them, Vidarbha have come back stronger, being the team to beat this season.After seven wins from eight outings,…
Champions Trophy gets underway on February 19. (ICC Photo) The ninth edition of the Champions Trophy is upon us, showcasing eight of the finest teams in ODI cricket. This marks the tournament’s return after its last edition in 2017, when Pakistan took home the title for the first time.Defending champions Pakistan will host the event,…
NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes believes the unavailability of Jasprit Bumrah presents an advantage for his country to challenge India’s bowling unit in their Champions Trophy opener on February 20. India remain clear favourites whilst Bangladesh arrive at the tournament following a poor run in ODIs.“India is a strong side with a great…
Mohammed Shami (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India pacer Laxmipathy Balaji has backed Mohammed Shami to lead India’s pace attack with distinction at the ICC Champions Trophy, set to begin on February 19 in Karachi. With India set to play all their matches in Dubai, Balaji believes Shami’s experience and skill will be crucial to…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, a fresh controversy erupted after a video surfaced on social media showing the apparent absence of the Indian flag at the National Stadium in Karachi. The footage, which quickly gained traction online, depicted the flags of other participating nations displayed prominently at the venue,…
Lahore Fort hosted the ICC Champions Trophy curtain raiser. Pakistan are set to host their first ICC event in 29 years with the launch of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy at the Dewan-e-Khas of Lahore Fort. The opening match is scheduled for February 19 between Pakistan and New Zealand.The Curtain Raiser event featured the illumination…
File Pic: India and Pakistan cricketers. (Agency Photo) With India, Pakistan and Bangladesh bunched together alongside New Zealand, bragging rights are at stake for subcontinent teamsWith the ICC Champions Trophy here, cricket enthusiasts worldwide are keen to assess the prospects of the eight teams vying for the title. Scheduled to be held in Pakistan and…
India head coach Gautam Gambhir with captain Rohit Sharma. (BCCI Photo) Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke has backed India captain Rohit Sharma to be the leading run-scorer in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, which kicks off on February 19 in Karachi. India have been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. The…
NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has dismissed the hype around the much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, calling it an “overhyped game” and predicting that India will dominate their arch-rivals in Dubai on February 23. India, placed in Group A, will face co-hosts Pakistan in their second match of the…
Matthew Kuhnemann of Australia bowls during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Australian cricket star Steve Smith has expressed confidence that spinner Matt Kuhnemann will pass all tests on his bowling action, stating he was “surprised” when told the left-armer had been reported. Kuhnemann is set to undergo…
