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Champions Trophy, final: Unbeaten India meet New Zealand in the Dubai showdown

Following 14 matches, finally, the stage is set for a mouthwatering clash in the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy as India and New Zealand gear up to face off on Sunday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Both sides have earned their spot in the title-deciding match after impressive campaigns, and the huge excitement surrounding the final is palpable. India’s route to final has been highly impressive, entering the final…

Mar 8, 2025

Ravi Shastri names three key players ahead of Champions Trophy final between IND vs NZ

As the much-anticipated final showdown between India and New Zealand in the Champions Trophy approaches, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has shared his thoughts on the players who will likely play a decisive role in determining the champion. Two powerhouses India and New Zealand, who have made it to the final following their powerful performances during the group stage, will battle it out in the final on Sunday in…

Mar 8, 2025

“Are they building a brand”: Venkatesh Prasad hits out at RCB ahead of IPL 2025

As the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) draws closer, former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad has raised significant concerns about Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s approach to team selection. Prasad has questioned the franchise's lack of faith in local talent as they prepare for the upcoming season. RCB, despite being one of the more established teams in the tournament, have yet to claim the IPL title. The team has played…

Mar 8, 2025

“A little bit unknown at this stage”: NZ head coach Gary Stead provides update on injured Matt Henry

New Zealand pacer Matt Henry’s availability for the Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai on Sunday remains uncertain due to a shoulder injury he picked up during the semi-final against South Africa on Wednesday in Lahore. Henry has been incredibly promising with his spell, remaining the tournament’s highest wicket-taker with 10 victims. He, meanwhile, had sustained injury while taking a catch to dismiss…

Mar 7, 2025

“Are you happy with scoring 25-30 runs?”: Former Indian cricketer to Rohit Sharma

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has said that Indian skipper Rohit Sharma shouldn’t be content with scoring 25-30 runs, rather he should look to bat till 25-30 overs, which will also help the side dominate the opposition. Rohit Sharma hasn’t been at his best so far in the champions Trophy, recording low scores. Gavaskar also didn’t agree with Rohit Sharma’s style of play, which, according to Gavaskar, has not brought him…

Mar 7, 2025

Match officials announced for Champions Trophy final

The ICC has officially announced the match officials for the epic final of the Champions Trophy 2025 , set to be played between India and New Zealand on Sunday (9 March) in Dubai. The two teams, who have been in stellar form throughout the tournament, will compete for the prestigious title in what promises to be a high-voltage showdown. Leading the officiating team is Paul Reiffel, who will take on the role of the…

Mar 7, 2025

Brydon Carse ruled out of IPL, SRH bring in Wiaan Mulder as replacement

England’s allrounder Brydon Carse has been ruled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to a toe injury. He had been roped in by SRH for his base price of INR 1 crore. Carse, who had been a part of the English squad for the Champions Trophy, aggravated the injury that curtailed his Champions Trophy campaign, leaving him sidelined for the rest of the tournament. He played in England’s Champions Trophy opener…

Mar 7, 2025

Sri Lanka, India and South Africa to play Women’s ODI Tri-series

Sri Lanka, India and South Africa will face off in a Women's ODI Tri-series scheduled to take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in April and May 2025, SLC announced on Thursday. The series will feature seven exciting matches , offering all three teams an excellent opportunity to fine-tune their skills. All seven matches of the series will be day games and are scheduled to be played in Colombo at R Premadasa Stadium.

Mar 7, 2025

Gaikwad recalls the moment when Dhoni handed him CSK captaincy

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has opened up on the moment when MS Dhoni came to him to hand over the CSK reins. Ahead of IPL 2024 last year, MS Dhoni had decided to step down from Chennai Super Kings’ captaincy and hand over the captaincy duties to opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad , who has been a part of CSK for a long time. Gaikwad recalled as to how MS Dhoni, while handing over the…

Mar 6, 2025

Pumped up DC Women and GG Women hope to go one better

The 17th match of the ongoing Women’s Premier League will see the clash between Gujarat Giants Women and Delhi Capitals Women on Friday at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Gujarat Women are coming off an impressive win in their last match against UP Warriorz Women , beating the side by 81 runs. They have been incredibly wonderful in the tournament…

Mar 6, 2025

“India are an outstanding team”: Kane Williamson ahead of Champions Trophy final

Now that New Zealand have reached the final of the ongoing Champions Trophy after battering South Africa in semi-final on Wednesday in Lahore, batter Kane Williamson has stressed that New Zealand should learn from their last defeat against India suffered during the group stage clash last Sunday. Notably, New Zealand will be facing India in the final. In the semi-final against South Africa, Kane Williamson and…

Mar 6, 2025

Azmatullah Omarzai tops the ODI allrounder rankings

Afghanistan allrounder Azmatullah Omarzai has risen to the top of the ICC all-rounder ODI rankings, displacing his teammate Mohammad Nabi . Omarzai’s remarkable consistency with both bat and ball in the Champions Trophy has earned him the number one spot. He took seven wickets from three games, including a match-winning 5 for 58 against England. He also scored 126 runs at an average of 42.00 and a strike rate of 104.13.…

Mar 6, 2025