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Champions Trophy, NZ vs BAN: All you need to know, Playing XI, head-to-head

Bangladesh and New Zealand are preparing to face off in the 6th match of the ongoing Champions Trophy, scheduled to be played on Monday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. Both teams are coming into this encounter with contrasting results in their previous matches. New Zealand are coming off a morale-boosting win in their last encounter, beating Pakistan by 60 runs. while Bangladesh will look to bounce back from a defeat, which they…

Feb 23, 2025

Pakistan bat first in their Champions Trophy showdown against India

Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bat in their Champions Trophy match against India in Dubai. The game, which has been generating huge buzz among fans, will see both teams looking to outdo each other in this electrifying encounter. India enter this high-stakes clash with a sense of confidence, having secured a dominant victory in their last game against Bangladesh. The players are in excellent form, with both their batting and bowling units coming together seamlessly.

Feb 23, 2025

“Needs to settle his mind”: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar advises Kohli ahead of Pakistan clash

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has said that Indian batter Virat Kohli , who has been struggling to get into form, needs to settle his mind and not put too much pressure on himself by overthinking and practising much. Manjrekar’s remarks come just ahead of the Champions Trophy clash against arch-rivals Pakistan , scheduled to be played on Sunday in Dubai. Of late, Kohli has not been able to fire on all…

Feb 23, 2025

As ever, India vs Pakistan a clash for the ages

As the 2025 Champions Trophy heats up, the excitement is growing for the eagerly awaited showdown between India and Pakistan , slated to be played on Sunday in Dubai. The biggest clash in sport is set to draw huge crowd with both rivals hoping to outperform each other. India, coming off a commanding victory in their opening game, will look to carry forward their…

Feb 23, 2025

Sunil Gavaskar shares his thoughts on Kohli’s recurring dismissals

Indian star Virat Kohli , who has been grappling with recurring dismissals in the same fashion, is facing an unusual slump in his career. Recently, Kohli's troubles have been especially prominent against spinners, with Thursday’s match against Bangladesh in the ongoing Champions Trophy, marking his sixth dismissal at the hands of a spinner. Kohli’s issues have come under the microscope, with many suggesting that the spinner's grip on his…

Feb 22, 2025

“He will score a century in 60 balls”: Yuvraj Singh makes a bold prediction about Rohit Sharma ahead of Pakistan showdown

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has made a bold prediction ahead of India’s blockbuster clash against Pakistan in the ongoing Champions Trophy. The match, which is slated to be played on Sunday in Dubai, is a do-or-die battle for both sides in order to consolidate their position moving ahead in the tournament. Yuvraj Singh believes that Indian skipper will score a century off 60 deliveries in the much-anticipated match. His prediction…

Feb 22, 2025

Irfan Pathan highlights Pakistan’s problems ahead of India clash

Pakistan are in serious trouble after crashing to a 60-run defeat against New Zealand in their Champions Trophy group stage match on Wednesday in Karachi. Chasing a huge target of 321 runs, Pakistan’s batting lineup faltered under pressure, eventually being bowled out for 260. Even the likes of reliable performers such as Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan couldn’t perform at all. In the wake of Pakistan’s defeat…

Feb 22, 2025

IND vs PAK: All you need to know about the biggest group stage clash

The excitement is building as two of the biggest names in world cricket, India and Pakistan , are set to face off in an eye-catching Champions Trophy clash, scheduled to be held on Sunday in Dubai. It is the biggest group stage clash of the ongoing Champions Trophy, with bitter rivals India and Pakistan eyeing supremacy on Sunday at Dubai International Stadium. India are coming into this match on a high after securing a convincing victory…

Feb 22, 2025

Shubman Gill praises Shami, calls him ‘legend’

Indian young star Shubman Gill has hailed Mohammed Shami as a ‘legend' after stunning five-wicket haul in Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh on Thursday in Dubai. Shami’s stunning return to form after a period of injury was epitomised in India’s Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh, where he put on a spellbinding performance. Shami tore through Bangladesh’s formidable batting lineup, taking a sensational…

Feb 22, 2025

Ponting lauds Gill’s exceptional skills following Champions Trophy hundred

Australia's cricket legend, Ricky Ponting , has expressed his admiration for the young Indian batter Shubman Gill , who has been making waves with his remarkable performances. Ponting's endorsement of Gill serves as a significant acknowledgment of the young player's growing potential. Gill, who has been a standout performer in recent months, was recently named the ICC No.1 ODI batter. He also scored a glittering century to help…

Feb 22, 2025

“That is the difference between Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill”: Sanjay Manjrekar highlights Gill’s potential

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has lavished praise on India's young batting sensation, Shubman Gill , after his brilliant performance in India’s Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh on Thursday in Karachi. Manjrekar highlighted the immense potential of Gill, dubbing him "a player for the long run”. Manjrekar also shared his thoughts on the innings of Shreyas Iyer , who only managed to score 15 off 17 in…

Feb 21, 2025

“He's trying a bit too hard”: Indian legend's remarks on struggling Kohli

Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli has been unable to hit his straps despite trying too hard. And, his constant struggle to find batting perfection has not yielded fruitful results, registering small scores repeatedly. Kohli mustered 22 off 38 during India’s opening match of the ongoing Champions Trophy against Bangladesh on Thursday in Dubai. Virat Kohli has been able to score only 137 runs in last six ODI…

Feb 21, 2025