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'We are in good hands': Virat Kohli lauds next generation Indian players after Champions Trophy win

Mar 10, 2025, at 01:51 pm

In the final, it was captain Rohit Sharma that led the way. In the semi-final, it was Virat Kohli with the bat and Mohammed Shami with the ball, among others.

Rohit Sharma ends all speculations about retirement after Champions Trophy win

Mar 10, 2025, at 08:56 am

Indian captain Rohit Sharma silenced critics after winning the Champions Trophy in Dubai by beating New Zealand in the final on Sunday and ended all speculations about his retirement by saying he is not going to quit the 50-over format of the game at present.

Rohit Sharma-led India hammer New Zealand in thrilling final to lift Champions Trophy

Mar 09, 2025, at 11:16 pm

Eight years ago, India were on the losing side when Pakistan beat them to lift the Champions Trophy, but in 2025, backed by a thrilling performance by the entire team led by a spirited Rohit Sharma, the Men in Blue defeated New Zealand to lift the title in Dubai on Sunday.

India beat New Zealand to win Champions Trophy

Mar 09, 2025, at 10:02 pm

India put up a dominant show to beat New Zealand by four wickets in the Champins Trophy final to lift the trophy in Dubai on Sunday.

Michael Bracewell’s unbeaten 53, Daryl Mitchell’s 63 help New Zealand post 251/7 in Champions Trophy final

Mar 09, 2025, at 06:49 pm

Michael Bracewell’s unbeaten 53 and Daryl Mitchell’s 63 helped New Zealand post a competitive 251 runs for the loss of seven wickets against India in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday.

New Zealand win toss, opt to bat first against India in Champions Trophy final

Mar 09, 2025, at 02:21 pm

New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday.

KKR appoint former West Indies cricketer Ottis Gibson as assistant coach for IPL 2025

Mar 09, 2025, at 01:23 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Knight Riders announced Ottis Gibson as their assistant coach ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians pick Corbin Bosch as replacement for Lizaad Williams

Mar 08, 2025, at 06:41 pm

South African fast bowler Lizaad Williams is ruled out of the upcoming IPL 2025 due to an injury, and Mumbai Indians have signed his compatriot Corbin Bosch as his replacement.

IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad pick Wiaan Mulder as replacement for injured Brydon Carse

Mar 08, 2025, at 06:34 pm

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) picked Wiaan Mulder as a replacement for Brydon Carse for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

New Zealand's class of 2025 ready to follow in footsteps of their heroes: Will Young

Mar 08, 2025, at 11:49 am

The New Zealand batter was just eight years old when the Blackcaps saw off Zimbabwe, Pakistan and India to win their first major ICC tournament in this very event 25 years ago, and the magic of that glorious run instilled a drive in him to make it to the top.

Bangladesh legend Mushfiqur Rahim retires from ODI cricket

Mar 06, 2025, at 11:45 am

Bangladesh veteran Mushfiqur Rahim called an end to his One-Day International career on Wednesday.

New Zealand beat South Africa to set up ICC Champions Trophy final with India

Mar 05, 2025, at 11:26 pm

New Zealand put up a dominating show to beat South Africa by 50 runs in the second semi-final clash of the ongoing Champions Trophy in Pakistan's Lahore city on Wednesday to cruise to final.

New Zealand win toss, opt to bat first against SA in Champions Trophy semi-final

Mar 05, 2025, at 02:36 pm

New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first in the second Champions Trophy semi-final clash in Lahore on Wednesday.

Steve Smith announces retirement from ODI after Australia's Champions Trophy semi-final defeat against India

Mar 05, 2025, at 12:46 pm

Australian batting icon Steve Smith, who was part of two World Cup winning squad, announced his retirement from ODIs on Wednesday, a day after India defeated his side to reach the final of the Champions Trophy.

Virat Kohli's heroic 84, Hardik Pandya's quick-fire 28 help India beat Australia to reach Champions Trophy final

Mar 04, 2025, at 11:09 pm

Virat Kohli played a gritty knock of 84 runs, and Hardik Pandya smashed a quickfire 24-ball 28 to help India beat Australia by four wickets in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday.

India defeat Australia by 4 wickets to book a spot in Champions Trophy finals

Mar 04, 2025, at 10:13 pm

Riding on Virat Kohli's brilliant 84-run knock, India defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday.

KKR name Ajinkya Rahane as captain, Venkatesh Iyer as his deputy for IPL 2025

Mar 04, 2025, at 08:04 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced Ajinkya Rahane as their captain and Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain for the upcoming 2025 season of Indian Premier League (IPL).

Shami picks three wickets to help India bowl out Australia for 264 in CT semi-finals

Mar 04, 2025, at 07:05 pm

Indian pacer Mohammad Shami picked up three wickets and Ravindra Jadeja scalped two to help India bowl out Australia for 264 runs in 49.3 overs in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday.

Champions Trophy: Australia win toss, opt to bat first against India in high-voltage semi-finals

Mar 04, 2025, at 03:14 pm

Australia won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the semi-final clash of the ongoing Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday.

CT 2025: Varun Chakaravarthy scalps five wickets to help India beat NZ, setup semi-final clash against Australia

Mar 02, 2025, at 10:28 pm

Varun Chakaravarthy showed promise and used the track conditions in Dubai positively to help India beat New Zealand by 44 runs in their last Group Stage match of the Champions Trophy on Sunday, moving to the last-four as the dominant topper.

Shyeas Iyer's sensible 79 helps India post competitive 249/9 against New Zealand in CT Group A match

Mar 02, 2025, at 06:46 pm

Shreyas Iyer played a sensible knock of 79 runs to help India recover from initial setbacks to post a competitive 249 runs for the loss of nine wickets against New Zealand in their last Group A stage match of the ongoing Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday.

New Zealand win toss, opt to field first against India in Champions Trophy clash

Mar 02, 2025, at 02:33 pm

New Zealand won the toss and opted to field first against India in their last Group A stage match in Dubai on Sunday, a week after Men in Blue defeated arch-rivals Pakistan on the same ground to reach the semi-finals of the ongoing Champions Trophy.

Jos Buttler steps down as England cricket team captain

Mar 01, 2025, at 07:37 pm

Jos Buttler has resigned as captain following England's early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in the group stages.

Injured Australian opener Matt Short likely to miss semi-final clash

Mar 01, 2025, at 05:32 pm

Australia is likely to miss the service of injured opener Matt Short during the upcoming semi-final clash of the ongoing Champions Trophy against New Zealand or India next week.

Pakistan, Bangladesh end Champions Trophy campaign with 1 point each as rain plays spoilsport in Rawalpindi

Feb 28, 2025, at 11:32 am

Rain has played spoilsport in Rawalpindi, meaning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been abandoned.

WPL 2025: UP Warriorz pick Georgia Voll as replacement for Chamari Athapaththu

Feb 27, 2025, at 11:26 am

UP Warriorz (UPW) picked Georgia Voll as a replacement for Chamari Athapaththu for the remainder of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025.

England's Champions Trophy run end, Afghanistan win clash by 8 runs

Feb 26, 2025, at 11:23 pm

Ibrahim Zadran hit a memorable 177 runs to help Afghanistan beat England by eight runs in a closely contested Champions Trophy Group B clash in Lahore on Wednesday.

Australia-South Africa Champions Trophy clash abandoned due to inclement weather

Feb 26, 2025, at 10:19 am

Incessant rain ensured that the match between Australia and South Africa was abandoned without even a ball being bowled in Rawalpindi.

WPL thriller: Ellyse Perry's 90 in vain as UP Warriorz Women defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in Super Over

Feb 25, 2025, at 01:56 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: UP Warriorz Women defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the Women's Premier League (WPL) in Super Over in a thriller at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday.

Former cricketers blame improper player selection for Pakistan's poor show in Champions Trophy

Feb 25, 2025, at 01:21 pm

Pakistan's early exit from the Champions Trophy has drawn massive criticism from former cricketers who feel the team needs a complete overhaul.