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Champions Trophy 2025: Nasser Hussain identifies cause for England’s ODI balance issues | Cricket News

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Champions Trophy 2025: Nasser Hussain identifies cause for England’s ODI balance issues | Cricket News

Australia and England players after their group game in Lahore in the ICC Champions Trophy. (AP) England posted a formidable total of 351-8 on Saturday, highlighted by Ben Duckett’s record-breaking 165, the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history. The Australian bowling attack was notably missing Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Pat Cummins.The target appeared … Read more

Virat Kohli and Babar Azam share a heartwarming moment ahead of India vs Pakistan clash in Champions Trophy – see pics | Cricket News

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Virat Kohli and Babar Azam share a heartwarming moment ahead of India vs Pakistan clash in Champions Trophy – see pics | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Babar Azam (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Babar Azam shared a heartwarming moment ahead of the much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 encounter between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. As Babar, in full batting gear, walked out to open the innings alongside Imam-ul-Haq, … Read more

‘Wrong anthem, ‘missing’ Indian flag …’: Champions Trophy 2025 marred by off-field blunders and controversies | Cricket News

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‘Wrong anthem, ‘missing’ Indian flag …’: Champions Trophy 2025 marred by off-field blunders and controversies | Cricket News

The trophy displays in the ground before start of an ICC Champions Trophy match. (AP Photo) As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 gains momentum after the first round of matches, off-field controversies and administrative blunders have taken center stage. From anthem mix-ups to broadcast issues and flag controversies, the tournament has been overshadowed by multiple … Read more

Champions Trophy: In red-hot form, India eye semis spot, Pakistan aim for survival as rivalry resumes in Dubai | Cricket News

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‘Wrong anthem, ‘missing’ Indian flag …’: Champions Trophy 2025 marred by off-field blunders and controversies | Cricket News

India are clear favourites going into today’s big-ticket clash against Pakistan, who are in danger of getting knocked outDUBAI: Eight months after India pipped Pakistan in a thrilling, low-scoring group match of the T20 World Cup on a difficult pitch in New York, cricket’s most storied but, of late more of over-hyped rivalry will present … Read more

‘He can single-handedly win you the game’: Yuvraj Singh backs Rohit Sharma ahead of India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy clash | Cricket News

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‘He can single-handedly win you the game’: Yuvraj Singh backs Rohit Sharma ahead of India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy clash | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: As the much-awaited India-Pakistan showdown in the ICC Champions Trophy approaches, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has backed Indian captain Rohit Sharma, calling him a “dangerous” player even when not in peak form. The arch-rivals will face off in Dubai on Sunday in a match that holds historical significance, with Pakistan leading 3-2 … Read more

Champions Trophy: Why former Indian cricketer wants Pakistan to win blockbuster clash | Cricket News

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Champions Trophy: Why former Indian cricketer wants Pakistan to win blockbuster clash | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: When former cricketer Atul Wassan announced that he wants Pakistan to defeat India in Sunday’s Champions Trophy match in Dubai, it caught everyone off guard.Pakistan will take on fierce opponents India in the duel of the heavyweights in an attempt to maintain their championship defense. After losing to New Zealand by 60 runs … Read more

Champions Trophy: Pakistan have plenty of problems in the team, says Irfan Pathan | Cricket News

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Champions Trophy: Pakistan have plenty of problems in the team, says Irfan Pathan | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that Team India’s ability to handle pressure effectively gives Rohit Sharma’s side an advantage in the highly anticipated Champions Trophy clash against arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.India started their campaign with a dominant six-wicket win over Bangladesh, while Pakistan stumbled to a 60-run defeat against New Zealand, … Read more

Champions Trophy: Sourav Ganguly on why KL Rahul was preferred over Rishabh Pant | Cricket News

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Champions Trophy: Sourav Ganguly on why KL Rahul was preferred over Rishabh Pant | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes KL Rahul‘s “fantastic numbers” in ODIs may have given him the edge over Rishabh Pant as India’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in the ongoing Champions Trophy. Head coach Gautam Gambhir backed Rahul to take on the wicketkeeping duties for the marquee ICC event, leaving Pant on the sidelines. “India … Read more

Champions Trophy Digest: Action shifts to Group B after India’s dominating win | Cricket News

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Champions Trophy Digest: Action shifts to Group B after India’s dominating win | Cricket News

Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma celebrate India’s win (Photo: @ICC on X) India began their quest for another International Cricket Council (ICC) title by dominating Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday, which concluded the first two matches in Group A, and action shifts to Group B today (February 21).After veteran pacer Mohammed Shami once again showed … Read more

Champions Trophy: India start overwhelming favourites but Bangladesh can be potential banana-skin rivals | Cricket News

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‘Wrong anthem, ‘missing’ Indian flag …’: Champions Trophy 2025 marred by off-field blunders and controversies | Cricket News

TEAM BONDING: Indian players and support staff during nets in Dubai on Wednesday. (Getty Images) Time to make up for past heartbreaksDUBAI: At your hotel, the waiter, hailing from Bangladesh, requests you for a match ticket. Another request comes in the moment you hop into the cab, as the driver also happens to be from … Read more