NEW DELHI: South Africa batting legend AB de Villiers lauded Rohit Sharma’s legacy both as a batter and captain after India’s thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final. The victory marked India’s third Champions Trophy title and added another feather to Rohit’s already impressive cap. Under Rohit’s leadership, India lifted…
DIFFERENT ROLES: Rishabh Pant will be turning out for a new IPL franchise this season as captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, but his limited-overs career for India has largely stagnated. (BCCI Photo) He was the most expensive player at the auction but in India colours, didn’t even get a game in the Champions Trophy….
Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan interacts with teammate Babar Azam. (Getty Images) Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has lashed out at the national cricket team’s outdated playing style following their disappointing performance in the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy. As hosts, Pakistan finished last in Group A after a winless campaign, suffering heavy defeats to finalists…
Virat Kohli receives the medal from ICC chairman Jay Shah. (AP Photo) Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has stirred controversy with his blunt remarks regarding the absence of a representative from host nation Pakistan during the prize distribution ceremony of the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy. Akmal asserted that Pakistan did not “deserve” to have…
Indian players (Getty Images) Shaheen Afridi and Virat Kohli after India vs Pakistan match at ICC Champions Trophy. (X Photo) Indian players (Getty Images) Shaheen Afridi and Virat Kohli after India vs Pakistan match at ICC Champions Trophy. (X Photo) Indian players (Getty Images) Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has revealed his ICC Champions Trophy…
NEW DELHI: India’s star batter Shubman Gill has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February 2025, adding yet another accolade to his ever-growing list of achievements. Gill secured the prestigious honour after outshining Australia’s Steve Smith and New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips, thanks to his remarkable performances in One Day Internationals throughout…
Hardik Pandya with the trophy (Photo source: X) NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Hardik Pandya finally lifted the ICC Champions Trophy eight years after his valiant knock went in vain against Pakistan in the 2017 final. That night, a young Pandya smashed a blistering 76 off 43 balls, but India fell to a crushing 180-run defeat….
Rishabh Pant (Image credit: Pant’s X handle) NEW DELHI: Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who recently won the ICC Champions Trophy with India, has credited his late coach Tarak Singh for shaping his game. Pant, set to play for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, fondly recalled Singh’s influence on…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: India entered the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as favorites, and Rohit Sharma’s men lived up to expectations, fulfilling the dreams of billions by clinching the coveted trophy with a victory over New Zealand in the final.Beyond the title triumph, a major talking point was the future…
India’s long wait for an ICC Champions Trophy title came to an end in 2025 as they clinched the prestigious tournament after twelve years.Star batter Virat Kohli, who played a pivotal role in India’s campaign, spoke exclusively to Star Sports about the team’s triumph, emphasising the significance of experience, self-belief, and resilience in overcoming past…