Pakistan’s Champions Trophy campaign got off to a dismal start, with the Men in Green succumbing to defeat in the opening match. The team’s ODI winning streak, which had been going strong, was halted by a series loss to New Zealand. The lack of cohesion in the team is glaring, with internal conflicts and personal … Read more
Last Updated:February 22, 2025, 17:09 IST More often than not, an India-Pakistan clash is as much a battle of nerves as cricketing abilities and India would be in a much better space on both counts come Sunday afternoon. India captain Rohit Sharma (left) and his Pakistan counterpart Mohammad Rizwan (AP Photo) Hyped as a marquee … Read more
File picture of India captain Rohit Sharma with head coach Gautam Gambhir during a training session | Photo Credit: AP Hyped as a marquee showdown but mostly lopsided on the field, India and Pakistan lock horns in the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday (February 23, 2025) with Rohit Sharma’s men aiming to seal … Read more
Mohammed Shami (Photo credit: BCCI) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: “Mehnat meri hai, dua aap logo ki and dene waala upar hai… “With ball still in hand when he sat down for one of the most heart-warming media interactions, Mohammed Shami would have certainly felt lighter. The load was finally off the knees and ankle which endured … Read more
Shubman Gill and Mohammed Shami (BCCI Photo) DUBAI: An eighth ODI hundred by Shubman Gill (101 not out, 129b, 9×4, 2×6) and a superb five-wicket haul by veteran pacer Mohammed Shami (five for 53 in 10 overs) helped India down Bangladesh by six wickets and get off their 2025 Champions Trophy campaign off in style … Read more
Last Updated:February 20, 2025, 08:35 IST Rohit Sharma will open for India in the Champions Trophy 2025 match against Bangladesh, which is scheduled to take place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Rohit Sharma can break multiple batting record during India-Bangladesh CT 2025 match on February 20. (Picture Credit: PTI) The Indian men’s cricket … Read more
Last Updated:February 20, 2025, 07:01 IST Babar Azam opened for Pakistan in the first match of Champions Trophy 2025 and scored 64 runs from 90 balls against New Zealand in Karachi on Wednesday. Babar Azam becomes 2nd Pakistani to score 100 half-centuries in international cricket. (Picture Credit: X/@TheRealPCB) Star Pakistani batter and former captain Babar … Read more
Last Updated:February 19, 2025, 13:47 IST With several senior players missing out, an inexperienced Australian squad has the chance to prove the world why they are the current ODI world champions. Australia will be led by Steve Smith in Pat Cummins’ absence. (AFP Photo) Two-time Champions Trophy winners Australia come in with a relatively inexperienced … Read more
Last Updated:February 19, 2025, 08:31 IST Ahead of the start of Pakistan’s campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, here’s a look at Pakistan’s top performers and record holders in 23 Champions Trophy matches played so far. Pakistan has won 11 out of 23 Champions Trophy matches played so far. (Picture Credit: AFP) Defending champions … Read more
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: As the latest edition of the ICC Champions Trophy approaches, we take an in-depth look at the eight captains leading their respective teams in this prestigious tournament. These skippers carry the hopes and aspirations of their nations, aiming to guide their sides to glory in the highly … Read more