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Ravi Shastri: ‘Pakistan are still very, very dangerous’ Shastri, Ponting explain why the hosts are a formidable force at ICC Champions Trophy | Cricket News

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Ravi Shastri: ‘Pakistan are still very, very dangerous’ Shastri, Ponting explain why the hosts are a formidable force at ICC Champions Trophy | Cricket News

Pakistan cricketers (X Photo) Former cricketers Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting believe Pakistan will be a formidable force at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, citing home advantage, a potent pace attack, and key match-winners as reasons why they could excel.With Pakistan set to co-host a senior ICC event for the first time since the 1996 … Read more

Rohit Sharma’s hundred hailed as a ‘boost’ for India ahead of Champions Trophy | Cricket News

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Rohit Sharma’s hundred hailed as a ‘boost’ for India ahead of Champions Trophy | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja stated on Sunday that Rohit Sharma‘s Indian teammates were unfazed by the harsh criticism coming from all sides since they knew their captain was only a knock away from returning to his best. In a spectacular response to his detractors, the 37-year-old Indian captain smashed his 32nd ODI century, … Read more

England to play Afghanistan in Champions Trophy despite boycott calls from politicians | Cricket News

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England to play Afghanistan in Champions Trophy despite boycott calls from politicians | Cricket News

England cricketers (PTI Photo) England have confirmed they will face Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy match scheduled for February 26 in Lahore, despite British politicians urging for a boycott.The England and Wales Cricket Board made this decision after discussions with the UK government, ICC, and England players, despite over 160 British politicians calling for the … Read more

No specific goals, focused on ticking all boxes ahead of Champions Trophy: Rohit Sharma |

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No specific goals, focused on ticking all boxes ahead of Champions Trophy: Rohit Sharma |

Rohit Sharma. (PTI Photo) Indian captain Rohit Sharma addressed the team’s preparations for the Champions Trophy following their victory in the first ODI against England in Nagpur. He emphasised their focus on maintaining consistent performance rather than pursuing specific goals.India secured a four-wicket win to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The team’s performance … Read more

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy tickets sold out in an hour | Cricket News

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India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy tickets sold out in an hour | Cricket News

Tickets for the crowd-pulling India vs Pakistan fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy got sold out in a flash on Monday, with many left waiting online for their turn.India will take on Pakistan on February 23 in their group game at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where India will play all their matches — including … Read more

EXCLUSIVE | ‘Will never forget Virat Kohli’s Gangnam Style dance’: Shikhar Dhawan recalls 2013 Champions Trophy victory | Cricket News

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EXCLUSIVE | ‘Will never forget Virat Kohli’s Gangnam Style dance’: Shikhar Dhawan recalls 2013 Champions Trophy victory | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Shikhar Dhawan was a key member of India’s victorious 2013 Champions Trophy squad under Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s leadership. The stylish southpaw was named Player of the Tournament after scoring 363 runs in five matches at an astonishing average of 90.75, including two centuries and a fifty. A veteran of 167 ODIs, 34 Tests, … Read more

‘Bowling average 100 ki aur batting average 9 ki’: Wasim Akram on Pakistan’s Champions Trophy squad | Cricket News

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‘Bowling average 100 ki aur batting average 9 ki’: Wasim Akram on Pakistan’s Champions Trophy squad | Cricket News

Wasim Akram. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan selectors on Friday named the squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy scheduled to start from February 19.Pakistan brought back top-order batter Fakhar Zaman while Saim Ayub missed out due to injury.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Poll What Excites You the … Read more

‘He has 55-56 average …’: Harbhajan Singh questions Sanju Samson’s exclusion from India squad for Champions Trophy | Cricket News

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‘He has 55-56 average …’: Harbhajan Singh questions Sanju Samson’s exclusion from India squad for Champions Trophy | Cricket News

Harbhajan Singh and Sanju Samson NEW DELHI: The omission of wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson from India’s ICC Champions Trophy squad has raised eyebrows, with former cricketer Harbhajan Singh expressing his surprise over the decision. Samson, who averages over 56 in ODIs, last played the format in December 2023 but has since been overlooked despite consistent performances. … Read more

Champions Trophy: India doesn’t want Pakistan’s name on its jerseys

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Rohit Sharma’s hundred hailed as a ‘boost’ for India ahead of Champions Trophy | Cricket News

MUMBAI: A fresh controversy has erupted over Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan and UAE in February-March. TOI has learnt BCCI doesn’t want its players to wear jerseys with the name of Pakistan, one of the host nations, displayed on it.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!BCCI is also firm that … Read more