Matt Henry before the start of the Champions Trophy final against India. (Video grab) DUBAI: Sportspersons tend to be fired up for the big games in their careers. They can also be emotional. As soon as he learnt that he would not be able to play in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final against India … Read more
NEW DELHI: India’s spin bowling arsenal has long been a cornerstone of its cricketing dominance. The ongoing ICC Champions Trophy has ensured the tradition carries on with the spin quartet of Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy being instrumental in India’s journey to the final.Each brings a distinct style and skill set, … Read more
Last Updated:March 03, 2025, 22:22 IST In 25 matches played so far against the Australian team in ICC events across formats, the Indian team has managed to win 11 games, whereas the Aussies have emerged victorious on 13 occasions. India’s record in ICC events against Australia. (Picture Credit: AFP, PTI) India and Australia will face … Read more
Last Updated:March 03, 2025, 15:34 IST India count on familiar spinning conditions in Dubai against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final. India and Australia face-off in the Champions Trophy semi-final (AP) History weighs heavily against them but India would rely on a potent spin battery and familiarity with the conditions to break the … Read more
Varun Chakravarthy celebrates the wicket of Glenn Phillips during the Champions Trophy match between India and New Zealand in Dubai. (AP) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Just a few weeks back, Varun Chakaravarthy was busy tormenting the England batters in the T20I series at home. One variation at a time, the mystery spinner made short work of … Read more
Last Updated:March 01, 2025, 15:33 IST India and New Zealand will have their pick of opponents for the semifinal of the Champions Trophy. Champions Trophy: India and New Zealand face off in last group A match (AP) A seemingly invincible India will be eager to sharpen their game against spin and give a run to … 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
Virat Kohli is 89 runs short of becoming the third batter in history to score 14,000 ODI runs. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Team India will be hoping for a series clean-sweep of England as well as a big knock from Virat Kohli’s currently silent bat when the two teams play the third and final ODI … Read more
Last Updated:February 07, 2025, 21:57 IST In its response to Sreesanth’s remarks, KCA referenced his past involvement in the infamous 2013 IPL spot-fixing case, suggesting that the association had always supported players, even during difficult times. Sreesanth with Sanju Samson (X) The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has issued a show cause notice to former Indian … Read more
Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Gqeberha: As modern cricket calendars become increasingly congested, with international series and T20 leagues coming thick and fast, the conversation around bowlers’ workload management has never been more relevant. Much of it, from an Indian cricket perspective, has focused on Jasprit Bumrah.During the tour … Read more