India head coach Gautam Gambhir snapped at a journalist for saying that Virat Kohli has a weakness against leg spin. Kohli played another match-winning knock for India in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The star batter played a sublime innings of 84 (98) against Australia as he guided India home in their…
Gautam Gambhir (@Sahil_Malhotra1 on X) NEW DELHI: India captain Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday hit back at critics questioning India’s Dubai-only schedule in the Champions Trophy after India’s four-wicket win over Australia in the first semi-final.“What undue advantage? We practice at ICC Academy, where conditions are different from the stadium. Some people are perpetual cribbers; they…
Indian cricket team celebrate a wicket against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. (AP) India captain Rohit Sharma has responded to critics regarding the team playing all their Champions Trophy matches at a single venue in Dubai. Former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin suggests this arrangement puts additional pressure on India…
Sourav Ganguly and Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the third most successful side with three titles, have seen several captains lead the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception in 2008. With Ajinkya Rahane appointed as captain for the upcoming season and Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain on…
Varun Chakravarthy (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has highlighted Varun Chakravarthy as a potential match-winner in India’s ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia, acknowledging that many, including himself, had questioned his inclusion in the squad.“Bumrah got injured and you said you had to include someone in the team. Four spinners were…
NEW DELHI: As India prepare for their final group-stage match against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy, star batter Virat Kohli reflected on his roots, embracing the “Delhi da munda” spirit that has shaped his approach to cricket and life. The 36-year-old batting maestro, who will be playing his 300th ODI in Dubai on…
Harbhajan Singh On Varun Chakravarthy: आज भारतीय टीम अपना आखिरी ग्रुप स्टेज मैच खेलेगी. भारत के सामने न्यूजीलैंड की चुनौती होगी. बांग्लादेश और पाकिस्तान को हराकर टीम इंडिया सेमीफाइनल में पहुंच चुकी है. लिहाजा, ऐसा माना जा रहा है कि न्यूजीलैंड के खिलाफ भारतीय टीम अपनी प्लेइंग इलेवन में बदलाव के साथ उतर सकती है?…
Rohit Sharma (Image credit: TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in DUBAI: After a two-day break, the Indian cricket team was back to business as they had their first training session after the win (against Pakistan) on Sunday. The Men in Blue assembled at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Academy and trained for well over two hours under the…
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…
Javed Miandad shows frustration at Kiran More’s appealing during the India v Pakistan clash at Cricket World Cup 1992 in Sydney. (Photo by Patrick Eagar via Getty Images) DUBAI: Pakistan and India clash in a blockbuster group match at the Champions Trophy on Sunday in Dubai.A look at five controversial moments on the pitch between…