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Harry Brook succeeds Jos Buttler as England's new men's white-ball captain
New Delhi, April 7: Right-handed batter Harry Brook has been appointed as the new captain of the England men's white-ball teams. Brook succeeds Jos Buttler, who stepped down from the role following England's early exit from 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
India's evolution in white-ball cricket: Rohit Sharma reflects on journey
Ahmedabad, March 29: In the past few years, India's approach to white-ball cricket seems to have undergone a major transformation. Captain Rohit Sharma, in a candid conversation posted by Mumbai Indians' official X handle, reflected on the journey that began after India's heartbreaking exit from the 2022 T20 World Cup.
How India's 2023-25 run in white-ball cricket is amongst best-ever in sport's history?
New Delhi, March 11: India's run from the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, which ended with a heartbreaking loss to Australia in the final after an unprecedented 10-match win streak, till the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been one of the finest runs by a team in white-ball cricket, 23 wins in 24 matches, one loss and two trophies won, reported ESPNCricinfo.
Champions Trophy: Rohit did a marvellous job in captaincy and with his batting, says ex-pacer
Kolkata, March 10: Former India pacer Laxmi Ratan Shukla heaped praise on Rohit Sharma's leadership skills and his batting after Men in Blue beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final to lift their third Champions Trophy title on Sunday.
Champions Trophy: Players to fly back home separately, Gambhir to arrive on Monday evening
New Delhi, March 10: If one would expect that there would be an elaborate celebration awaiting the Indian team on their arrival at home after winning the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai, then that looks highly unlikely.
Champions Trophy: Certainly, it is bittersweet, was a glorious final, says Rachin Ravindra
Dubai, March 9: New Zealand opener Rachin Ravindra ended as the leading run-scorer of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy by amassing 263 runs in four innings. He also took three wickets with his left-arm spin bowling.
'Aggressive approach unnatural for me but batting depth gives me freedom': Rohit Sharma on CT final knock
Dubai, March 9: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma answered all criticism that has been directed towards him in recent days with a Player of the Match performance in India's four-wicket win over New Zealand in the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
We have a squad that's ready to take on world in coming years: Virat Kohli after Champions Trophy win
Dubai, March 9: Indian team stalwart Virat Kohli was one of the happiest players after the ICC Champions Trophy final win against New Zealand not because they won the silverware but also due to the depth they possess in their squad. Kohli said that India have the squad that can take on the world for the next eight years.
Champions Trophy: Couldn't finish in 2017, very pleased to have done it here, says Pandya
Dubai, March 9: After finishing as runners-up in the last edition in 2017, all-rounder Hardik Pandya said he is happy the Indian team emerged as the winner this time to lift their third Champions Trophy title after a four-wicket win over New Zealand in the final at Dubai International Stadium here on Sunday.
Champions Trophy: Cricket fans perform puja for India's win
New Delhi, March 9: Cricket lovers across the country are keeping their fingers crossed and performing puja for team India's win against New Zealand in the ICC Champion Trophy 2025 final match in Dubai International stadium.
BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla, former selector Sarandeep hope for India's win in Champions Trophy final
New Delhi, March 8: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-President Rajeev Shukla believes India is the "deserving" team to lift the Champions Trophy by outwitting New Zealand in the final in Dubai on Sunday.
Champions Trophy 2025: Tickets for final between India, New Zealand at Dubai sold out
Dubai, March 8: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand, scheduled to take place on Sunday at Dubai International Stadium, has drawn massive interest. All 25,000 tickets for the last match of the ongoing marquee event have been sold out.
Champions Trophy: Reiffel, Illingworth named on-field umpires for Ind v NZ final
Dubai, March 6: Paul Reiffel and Richard Illingworth, both members of the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, have been appointed as the on-field umpires for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand to be played here on Sunday. Both of them stood in the semifinals, with Illingworth in the middle for India's four-wicket win over Australia and Reiffel overseeing the Black Caps' 50-run victory over South Africa the following day.
Champions Trophy: Great feeling to contribute to an emphatic semis win, says Ravindra
Lahore, March 5: After top-scoring with 108 off 101 balls in New Zealand's emphatic 50-run win over South Africa, which set up a meeting with India in the 2025 Champions Trophy final, Rachin Ravindra said it felt great that he was able to contribute to an emphatic semifinal victory.
Champions Trophy: Young and Kane helped me get through the ebbs and flows, says Ravindra
Lahore, March 5: After top-scoring with 108 off 101 balls in New Zealand's mammoth score of 362/6 in 50 overs of their second semi-final against South Africa, left-handed opener Rachin Ravindra credited Will Young and Kane Williamson for helping him sail through the various turns in the innings.
Big B on India's win at Champions Trophy: The victory was made in great style
Mumbai, March 5: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is also a sports fanatic, talked about Team India's win against Australia in ICC knockouts and said that the victory was made in great style.
CT 2025: Pakistan trolled as India win means Lahore will not host final
Mumbai, March 4: With India defeating Australia in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy (CT) 2025 with a four-wicket victory in Dubai on Tuesday, Pakistan will not be able to organize the final of the event of which they were the host. As per the hybrid formula agreed by Pakistan and ICC, the final now will be played in Dubai, instead of the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan.
Champions Trophy: Cricket fraternity celebrates India's 'VIRAT' win over Australia
New Delhi, March 4: India successfully completed the highest-ever run chase against Australia in ICC knockouts to storm into their fifth Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Tuesday.
Champions Trophy: It's better for NZ batters if ball doesn't spin much, says Santner ahead of Proteas clash
Lahore, March 4: After the New Zealand batters collapsed against a potent Indian spin attack in their previous match, skipper Mitchell Santner has acknowledged the difficulties his side faced in the clash. But he still believes the conditions at the Gaddafi Stadium for their clash with South Africa will not assist spinners as the slower track in Dubai did.
Champions Trophy 2025: Australia win toss; opt to bat first against India in semi-final
Dubai, March 4: Australia skipper Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bat first in the first semi-final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy against India on Tuesday.
CT 2025: Support for Team India grows ahead of semi-final clash against Australia
Ayodhya, March 4: As India gears up for its Champions Trophy semi-final clash against Australia today, the enthusiasm among sports lovers in Uttar Pradesh is palpable.
Champions Trophy: Cricket fans in Varanasi offer prayers for India's win against Australia in semi-final
Varanasi, March 4: Indian Cricket fans offered prayers in Varanasi for the victory of Team India ahead of Men in Blue's semi-final clash against Australia at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.
Champions Trophy: DK labels India as tournament's best ahead of SF against Aus
New Delhi, March 4: As India and Australia prepare for yet another high-stakes ICC knockout clash, former Indian wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik believes Men in Blue have been the standout team of the Champions Trophy 2025 so far.
'It was a magical moment': Shane Watson reflects on Champions Trophy glory
New Delhi, March 3: Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson, a two-time Champions Trophy winner, believes the tournament continues to create unforgettable moments, with the semifinals and final of the 2025 edition set to deliver even more special memories. Watson, who lifted the trophy with Australia in 2006 and 2009, recalls the first title win as the defining moment of his career.
Champions Trophy: Klaasen shrugs off travel chaos as South Africa eye final spot
Dubai, March 3: South African batter Heinrich Klaasen has insisted that the team's whirlwind 18-hour trip to Dubai will have no adverse effects as they prepare for their crucial Champions Trophy semifinal against New Zealand in Lahore on Wednesday.
CT 2025: With tag of favourite, India take on Australia to avenge 2023 heartbreak
Dubai, March 4: The stage is set for two cricket behemoths, India and Australia, to battle it out in Dubai for the bragging rights of claiming their stake in the Champions Trophy final.
Buttler ends full-time captaincy stint with dents on his credentials as England's all-time great in limited-overs cricket
Karachi, March 2: As England's star batter Jos Buttler concludes his white-ball captaincy stint, the once limited-overs giants have been left with more questions than answers and their players in dire need of proper guidance, wins, crucial runs and wickets under their belt as the journey to the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup reaches the halfway stage.
Champions Trophy: SA won't change mindset heading into knockouts, says Jansen
Karachi, March 2: South Africa has burst into the semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a win over England, fast bowler Marco Jansen said the Proteas do not need to change much in the upcoming game to overcome their poor form in knock-out matches
Dale Steyn backs Afghanistan to win ICC tournament in next decade
New Delhi, March 1: Afghanistan's steady rise in international cricket has caught the attention of cricketing greats, with former South African pacer Dale Steyn expressing confidence in their ability to win an ICC tournament within the next decade. However, he emphasized that for this to become a reality, the team must develop greater patience both individually and collectively, accoreding to ESPNcricinfo.
Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa to face England in crucial clash for semi-final spot
Karachi, March 1: South Africa will lock horns with England on Saturday in order to book their spot in the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash at the National Stadium in Karachi.
We didn't perform well, and it is disappointing for us: Mohammad Rizwan after Pakistan's campaign ended in Champions Trophy 2025
Rawalpindi, February 28: Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan expressed "disappointment" after being eliminated from the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is taking place in Pakistan and in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
CT 2025: Afghanistan and Australia set for high-stakes clash with semi-final spot on line
Lahore, February 28: Group B of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 gears up for a big finish as Afghanistan and Australia lock horns with each other at Lahore's Gadaffi Stadium on Friday. Both teams are vying for a place in the semi-finals, making this a high-stakes encounter.
Champions Trophy: We'll be looking to combat Afghanistan's spin through the middle overs, says Labuschagne
Lahore, Feb 27: Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne feels that combatting Afghanistan spinners in the middle overs will be crucial for them to come out on top in their final Group B encounter in the ICC Champions Trophy on Friday.
Champions Trophy: Pakistan, Bangladesh end campaigns winless after wash out in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi, Feb 27: Pakistan and Bangladesh have ended their 2025 Champions Trophy campaigns without a win after their final Group A match was abandoned due to rain at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Both teams will now end with a point each due to the washout.
Champions Trophy: Afghanistan take Australia in virtual quarter-final to seal semis spot
Lahore, Feb 27: Afghanistan and Australia are set to face off in a high-stakes virtual quarter-final at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Lahore on Friday, with both teams vying for a place in the semi-finals.
Toss delayed due to wet outfield in Pakistan-Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 clash
Rawalpindi, February 27: The toss between Pakistan and Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday has been delayed due to a wet outfield, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan shift focus to Australia after England victory, says coach Jonathan Trott
Lahore, February 27: After registering a win over England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday, Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott said that his team's focus will now shift to their next game against Australia on Friday at the same venue.
Champions Trophy: Spirited Afghanistan keep semi-final hopes alive by ending England's campaign in group stage
Lahore, February 26: An inspired performance from Ibrahim Zadran and Azmatullah Omarzai kept Afghanistan's hopes alive with an eight-run victory and ended England's Champions Trophy campaign in the Group B match at the picturesque Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday.
Champions Trophy: Zadran smashes record 177 as Afghanistan post highest total in ICC events
Lahore, Feb 26: Ibrahim Zadran etched his name into Afghanistan's cricketing history with a monumental 177 off 146 balls, propelling his team to their highest-ever total in an ICC 50-over event. His knock, laced with 12 fours and six maximums, helped Afghanistan post 325/7 against England in their crucial Champions Trophy 2025 clash at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Wednesday.
CT 2025: England, Afghanistan to face off in do-or-die clash at Lahore
Lahore, February 26: England and Afghanistan will face each other in a must-win match at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday in the eighth game of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025.