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T20 Mumbai League Season 3 receives 2800-plus player registrations
Mumbai, April 14: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has received a record-breaking number of entries for the third edition of the T20 Mumbai League, with more than 2800 players registering for the tournament, scheduled to begin in May.
Mumbai Cricket Association opens player registration for T20 Mumbai League Season 3
Mumbai, April 3: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has officially opened player registrations for the much-anticipated third season of T20 Mumbai League, according to a release from MCA.
Panchal's blazing 145 powers Super Strikers to Elite Cricket Tournament win
Gurugram, March 17: Super Strikers stormed to victory in the inaugural Elite Cricket Tournament, thrashing Dynamic Daredevils by six wickets in the grand finale on Sunday. The star of the match was Panchal, who delivered a breathtaking knock of 145 runs off just 34 balls, earning him the 'Player of the Match' award.
It's only a matter of time before NZ win ICC title: Ponting
Dubai, March 13: Australian legend Ricky Ponting believes New Zealand were near flawless in their run at the ICC Champions Trophy and they can be proud of their runner-up finish in the tournament, adding that it's only a matter of time before they bag an ICC title.
ICC thanks PCB for successful hosting of ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025
Dubai, March 12: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for successfully hosting the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 and to the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) for the staging of five matches, according to a release from ICC.
Pakistan takes immense pride in hosting Champions Trophy: PCB chairman Naqvi
New Delhi, March 10: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday thanked his team for the successful hosting of the ICC Champions Trophy in the country and called it a "historic event for cricket fans worldwide".
Winning four ICC titles is truly a blessing: Virat Kohli reflects on India's Champions Trophy 2025 triumph
Dubai, March 10: India's wait for an ICC Champions Trophy title ended in 2025 as they emerged victorious in the prestigious tournament after twelve years. Senior batter Virat Kohli, who played a crucial role in India's campaign, spoke exclusively to Star Sports about the team's achievement, highlighting the importance of experience, self-belief, and overcoming past setbacks.
Matt Henry beats competition from Shami, Chakravarthy to end Champions Trophy as leading wicket-taker
Dubai, March 9: New Zealand right-arm seamer Matt Henry, who missed the final against India due to a shoulder injury, ended the ICC Champions Trophy as the highest wicket-taker.
Champions Trophy: Rachin Ravindra becomes leading run-getter in tournament
Dubai, March 9: New Zealand in-form batter Rachin Ravindra became the leading run-getter in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 during the final against India at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Schedule of Aviation Premier League 2025 anounced; AESC Warriors to face DFS Daredevils in opener
Mumbai, March 6: The highly anticipated Aviation Premier League is set to begin on Friday at Mumbai's premier cricket grounds. The action-packed T10 cricket championship, officially approved by the Mumbai Cricket Association, will feature 15 thrilling matches over three days from March 7-9. The championship will showcase the finest talent from the aviation sector in a fast-paced, explosive format that promises to captivate cricket enthusiasts nationwide, as per the APL press release.
Champions Trophy: Miller backs NZ to win, admits travel ahead of semi-final wasn't ideal
Lahore, March 6: South Africa's veteran batter David Miller said he would back New Zealand to win 2025 Champions Trophy, while admitting that it wasn't ideal for the Proteas to travel between Lahore and Dubai before their semifinal game happened.
Shami admits India's one venue advantage in CT, says 'it helped us to know behaviour of the pitch'
Dubai, March 5: India's pace spearhead Mohammed Shami believes that playing all their ICC Champions Trophy matches at one venue in Dubai has given the team a crucial advantage in adapting to the conditions and pitch behaviour.
Run-fest in Gurugram as Supreme Spartans, Dynamic Daredevils, Mightly Mavericks secure wins
Gurugram, March 5: An Elite Cricket Tournament being played in Gurugram witnessed a high-scoring spectacle this weekend, as Supreme Spartans, Mightly Mavericks and Dynamic Daredevils registered thrilling victories in their respective matches, according to a release from Servotech Sports Elite Cricket Tournament.
Entertainers Cricket League to stream live on Waves OTT
New Delhi, March 5: The Entertainers Cricket League (ECL) after a phenomenal debut season, is set to return with its second edition, which will be broadcast live on Prasar Bharati's Waves OTT platform.
Airports Employees Sports Club to host Inaugural Aviation Premier League
Mumbai, March 3: The Aviation Premier League (APL), launched by the Airports Employees Sports Club, is set to take flight from March 7 to March 9, 2025, at the MCA Cricket Ground, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. Approved by the Mumbai Cricket Association, this high-intensity T10 championship will bring together aviation professionals from across the industry in a competitive and fast-paced cricket tournament, as per the APL press release.
Selectors will be 'closely monitoring' BCA's men's senior One-Day trophy, says Rakesh Tiwari
Patna, March 2: The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) kicked off the men's senior One-Day trophy on Sunday. The domestic tournament will feature teams from across Bihar, offering players a platform to showcase their skills and compete at a high level.
Australia team arrives in Dubai, SA to fly to UAE ahead of India's CT 2025 semifinal: Sources
Dubai, March 2: Australian team has arrived in Dubai ahead of a possible appearance in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal against India while South Africa will fly to Dubai on Sunday, as per sources.
Champions Trophy: Not getting results takes away some confidence in the group, admits Buttler
Karachi, March 1: Jos Buttler cut a glum figure as his final game as England's white-ball captain ended in a seven-wicket defeat to South Africa in their last Group B game in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Buttler admitted that not getting the desired results can take away some confidence from the group.
Champions Trophy: Wicket was slower than expected, boys adapted really well, says Markram
Karachi, March 1: After South Africa sealed their semifinal spot in the 2025 Champions Trophy with a seven-wicket win over England, skipper Aiden Markam said the team adapted really well to the conditions despite the pitch being much slower than expected. South Africa's win to become Group B toppers at the National Stadium was set by pace all-rounders Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen, who picked three wickets each to bowl out England for a dismal 179 all out in 38.2 overs.
Champions Trophy: Van der Dus, Klaasen hit fifties as South Africa beat England by seven wickets
Karachi, March 1: Rassie van der Dussen and Heinrich Klaasen hit fifties each while sharing a stand of 127 runs off 122 balls as South Africa beat England by seven wickets to end as Group B toppers in the 2025 Champions Trophy match at the National Stadium here on Saturday. After pace all-rounders Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen picked three wickets each to bowl out England for a dismal 179 all out in 38.2 overs, van der Dussen was steady in his 72 not out off 87 balls, laced with six fours and three sixes.
Champions Trophy: PCB announces ticket refund process for abandoned games in Rawalpindi
Karachi, March 1: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that it has initiated a full ticket refund for the two 2025 ICC Champions Trophy matches that were abandoned without a ball being bowled at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Champions Trophy: England elect to bat first against South Africa in Buttler's final game as captain
Karachi, March 1: England have won the toss and elected to bat first against South Africa in the final Group B match of 2025 Champions Trophy at the National Stadium on Saturday. This is the final time Jos Buttler will captain England in white-ball cricket after announcing his resignation on Friday.
Champions Trophy: Afghanistan win toss, opt to bat first against Australia
Lahore, Feb 28: Afghanistan have won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the Group B clash of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.
PSL 2025: Islamabad United to take on Lahore Qalandars in opener on April 11
Lahore, Feb 28: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 will begin from April 11 with defending champions Islamabad United taking on two-time champions Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Australian batter stresses tough challenge in final ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group match
Lahore, February 27: Marnus Labuschagne acknowledges the challenge ahead and does not underestimate the difficulty of their opponents in their final group-stage match at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Champions Trophy: We didn't perform well and it is disappointing for us, admits Rizwan
Rawalpindi, Feb 27: After Pakistan's last game in the 2025 Champions Trophy ended in a washout against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Ground, skipper Mohammad Rizwan admitted that his side didn't perform well in the competition, leaving them disappointed. Pakistan, the 2025 Champions Trophy hosts and defending champions, made an horrid start to the tournament by losing to New Zealand by 60 runs and then suffered a six-wicket defeat to India in Dubai, which knocked them out of the race for the semifinals.
Champions Trophy: Toss in Pakistan-Bangladesh match delayed due to rain in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi, Feb 27: The toss for the Pakistan-Bangladesh Group A match in the 2025 Champions Trophy has been delayed due to rain at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
CT 2025: Afghanistan win toss; opt to bat first against England in do-or-die clash
Lahore, February 26: Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat first against England in the Group B clash of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams are in a do-or-die situation, as the loser will be eliminated from the tournament.
Champions Trophy: We've to win against Afghanistan to qualify for semis, says Smith
Rawalpindi, Feb 25: After incessant rain washed out their Champions Trophy encounter against South Africa in Rawalpindi, Australia captain Steve Smith said his team will now be gearing up for their next outing, which they have to win, against Afghanistan in their final Group B game to confirm their qualification to the last four.
Any Australian outfit that comes for ICC event; you don't take lightly: SA captain Temba Bavuma
Rawalpindi, February 24: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma isn't expecting a walk in the park against a pace-depleted Australian side in their upcoming Champions Trophy fixture on Tuesday in Rawalpindi.
Champions Trophy: Kohli, Iyer star as India seal SF berth with six-wicket thrashing of Pakistan
Dubai. Feb 23: Virat Kohli's sublime unbeaten century powered India to a commanding six-wicket victory over Pakistan in their Group A encounter at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Champions Trophy: Pakistan's playing eleven will not see any major changes, says Aaqib Javed
Dubai, Feb 22: Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed said the defending champions' playing eleven for their much-anticipated Champions Trophy Group A match against India will not see any major changes from the one that lost to New Zealand in the tournament opener.
Champions Trophy: Pak has skills to bounce back, won't repeat mistakes of NZ clash, says Wahab Riaz
New Delhi, Feb 22: Pakistan players missed a trick or two in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener against New Zealand earlier this week and will not repeat the same mistakes against archrivals India in the crucial clash on Sunday, the country's former fast bowler Wahab Riaz has said.
Champions Trophy: Watson picks Maxwell as 'stand-out' player, says 'Australia will be very hard to beat'
Lahore, Feb 20: Former Australia cricketer Shane Watson has backed experienced all-rounder Glenn Maxwell to shine in the ICC Champions Trophy as the Aussies eye their third tournament title.
Level of competition always good... Virat Kohli reveals why he likes Champions Trophy
Dubai, February 19: Ahead of the campaign opener against Bangladesh, star India batter Virat Kohli opened up on why he likes the ICC Champions Trophy as a competition and in what ways it is similar to the T20 World Cup, which India won last year.
Champions Trophy: Have to be focused on proper execution of our plans, says Nahid Rana
Dubai, Feb 19: Ahead of Bangladesh starting their 2025 Champions Trophy campaign against India, young fast bowler Nahid Rana said the bowling group will be focused on proper execution of their plans on pitches which could be great for batters to thrive.
Champions Trophy: Shakib's absence not a factor, Bangladesh have the best pace attack, says skipper Shanto
Dubai, Feb 19: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto exuded confidence ahead of his team’s Champions Trophy opener against India, emphasising that his side has the firepower to challenge the two-time champions.
Pak vs NZ: All you need to know ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 opener
Karachi, Feb 18: The ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 commences on Wednesday with the winners of the 2017 edition, Pakistan, taking on New Zealand in the opening match of the tournament at the National Stadium in Karachi.
Champions Trophy: Babar Azam eyes Pakistan glory on home soil
New Delhi, Feb 18: Babar Azam, Pakistan's premier batter, is gearing up to lead his nation in a historic ICC Champions Trophy on home soil. Nearly eight years after helping Pakistan clinch the 2017 title, the star batter is determined to guide his team to another triumph, this time in front of their passionate fans.
Sachdeva's ton helps Mighty Mavericks win in Elite Cricket Tournament in Gurugram
Gurugram, Feb 17: In a spectacular display of power-hitting, Tanish Sachdeva blazed to 142 in 57 balls as openers from both Mightly Mavericks and Supreme Spartans smashed centuries on the second day of the ongoing Servotech Sports Elite Cricket Tournament, with the Mavericks securing a 31-run victory.