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Team India , unbeaten throughout the tournament, cliched the Champions Trophy title after beating New Zealand in the final on Sunday. This was India’s second ICC title in two years following the T20 World Cup win in Bridgetown in 2024. It all has come under the leadership of stalwart Rohit Sharma . Rohit Sharma assumed India’s captaincy back in 2021 at the age of 34. Following India’s T20 World Cup…
India’s title victory in the recently concluded Champions Trophy , where they defeated New Zealand in the final, has been overshadowed by a storm of controversy. Many have pointed to the fact that India played all of their matches in Dubai rather than traveling to the host nation, Pakistan. There have opinions that Indian team gained an unfair advantage by playing in Dubai only. However, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has…
Cricket Australia has revealed that the One-Off Test match between Australia and England to be played at the MCG in March 2027 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of men’s Test cricket will be a pink-ball day-night game. The match will be commemorating the first ever Test played between both sides in Melbourne in 1877. Two years out from the match, which is slated to be played between March 11-15, 2027, it has now been…
It was a massive moment for team India when they emerged undefeated in the ICC Champions Trophy tournament, clinching the prestigious trophy after a monumental victory over New Zealand in the final on March 9 in Dubai. Following India’s impressive win, Indian captain Rohit Sharma shared his thoughts on India’s undefeated run throughout the Champions Trophy. Rohit emphasised on team’s…
New Zealand have unveiled a new-look squad for their upcoming five-match T20I series against Pakistan , set to begin on March 16. Experienced all-rounder Michael Bracewell will step up to lead the team, with regular captain Mitchell Santner unavailable due to other commitments. A number of other New Zealand players will also be missing the series due to their commitments at the Indian…
Indian star Virat Kohli has made a bold statement regarding the future of Indian cricket. After contributing heavily to India’s thrilling victory in the ICC Champions Trophy , Kohli expressed confidence that the current Indian squad is well-equipped to compete at the highest level for the next eight years. "It's been amazing. We wanted to bounce back after a tough Australian tour, and wanted to win a big tournament, and we…
England batter Harry Brook has pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This is the second time in a row that Brook has withdrawn from the IPL. Brook’s latest decision could result in a two-year ban from the tournament. During the auction in November, Brook was acquired by Delhi Capitals for a whopping sum of INR 6.25 crore. "I have made the very difficult decision to pull out of the…
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has officially confirmed that he is not retiring from ODI cricket. Having led India to the Champions Trophy title win, Rohit clarified that he does not have any immediate plans to step away from the 50-over format. India beat New Zealand in final on Sunday in Dubai to win the Champions Trophy title, ending their 12-year ODI title drought. "I'm not going to retire from this format, just to make sure that no…
India pulled off one of the greatest chases to beat New Zealand by four wickets in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday in Dubai. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma produced a trademark innings with a breathtaking 76-run knock off 83 to lay the foundation for India’s excellent victory. Amid a vast sea of blue, India stunned the kiwis to claim the fighting victory with six balls to spare. The chase, which saw intense drama and…
Bangladesh are set to host Zimbabwe for a two-match Test series beginning next month. This series comes after a shift in the original schedule, as the two teams were initially slated to face off in April 2024. However, at that time, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made the decision to replace the originally planned Tests with five T20I matches. The series will start on April 20, with Zimbabwe set to arrive in Bangladesh on April 15. The first…
As India gear up to take on New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final on Sunday, they are on the brink of history, aiming for a second ICC title in a span of less than a year after their stunning victory in the 2024 ICC T20I World Cup. With a dominant performance throughout the tournament, the Men in Blue have proven their mettle on the world stage and now stand ready to face New Zealand in Champions Trophy final, scheduled to be held on Sunday in…
New Zealand's skipper, Mitchell Santner , has spoken candidly about the challenge posed by India's mystery spinner, Varun Chakravarthy , ahead of the blockbuster Champions Trophy final between the two teams on Sunday in Dubai. Santner, who himself has been an instrumental figure in New Zealand’s bowling attack, made it clear that while his team is focused on their own strengths, they are well aware of the threat Chakravarthy…
