On the face of it, the concluding group-stage fixture of the Champions Trophy between India and New Zealand on Sunday may seem inconsequential. Both the teams are through to the semifinals and all four semifinalists have been confirmed, but there’s a lot more to this match in Dubai than it appears. Talking about the three … Read more
South Africa, India and New Zealand cricketers The Champions Trophy semi-final picture is almost complete, with South Africa sealing their spot on Saturday with a commanding seven-wicket win over England in Karachi. Wiaan Mulder (3-25) and Marco Jansen (3-39) dismantled England’s batting lineup, bundling them out for a meager 179 in 38.2 overs. South Africa … Read more
Virat Kohli (Photo Credit: BCCI video grab) Fresh from his match-winning century against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, Virat Kohli is set to reach another milestone when India face New Zealand in their concluding Group A fixture in Dubai on Sunday.The match will be Kohli’s 300th ODI, making him only the 22nd player and seventh … Read more
India vs Pakistan in Dubai (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja raised concerns about Pakistan’s strategy in the Champions Trophy after Pakistan’s six-wicket defeat to India in the Champions Trophy on Sunday. He questioned the decision to start their campaign against New Zealand instead of Bangladesh, considering … Read more