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Personally very excited to see how Charani will fare in ODI tri-series, says Harmanpreet Kaur
Colombo, April 26: India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said she is personally excited to see how young left-arm spinner N Shree Charani fares in the upcoming ODI tri-series, where the side will face hosts Sri Lanka in the opening game at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.
'Rs 3 cr each for 15 players, head coach': BCCI secy outlines distribution of Rs 58 crore reward for CT win
New Delhi, March 20: From the Rs 58 crore cash reward announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the 2025 Champions Trophy winning team, Rs 3 crore each will go to the 15 players and head coach Gautam Gambhir, said BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia to IANS.
CT 2025: Ashwin clarifies Varun coming in early not ideal remark, puts trolls to bed with witty comment
New Delhi, March 9: Former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin clarified his statement about bringing mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy early in the attack against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final and slammed the trolls for misinterpreting his remark.
The memories still feel vivid: Dhawan recalls 2013 Champions Trophy win ahead of final against NZ
New Delhi, March 9: Former opener Shikhar Dhawan relives India's 2013 Champions Trophy victory ahead of Sunday's final against New Zealand and said watching Men in Blue entering the final for the third time reminded him of the honour of lifting the coveted trophy.
Dubai is not home ground for Indian team: Suresh Raina
Dubai, March 8: Former batter Suresh Raina voiced his opinion about the ongoing debate about India receiving an advantage of playing all their games in Dubai.
Deep Dasgupta backs India but predicts tough battle against Black Caps in ICC Champions Trophy final
Kolkata, March 8: As India gears up to face New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday, former cricketer Deep Dasgupta believes the contest will be India's toughest challenge yet. While backing Rohit Sharma and his team to have the upper hand, Dasgupta acknowledged New Zealand's strength and ability to execute their plans effectively.
Champions Trophy: Relive key encounters between India and New Zealand ahead of summit clash
New Delhi, March 7: As India prepare to take on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday, history looms large over this much-anticipated encounter. While India enter the contest as favourites, having secured seven consecutive ODI wins leading up to the final, their record against New Zealand in ICC tournament finals tells a different story.
Champions Trophy: We were calm and composed in our chase, says Rohit after reaching final
Dubai, March 4: India captain Rohit Sharma said that his side was calm and composed in their chase of 265 which they comfortably managed to reach against Australia to advance to the third consecutive final of the Champions Trophy.
Champions Trophy 2025: India and Australia arrive at Dubai International Cricket Stadium ahead of semi-final clash
Dubai, March 4: The Indian and Australian Cricket Teams arrived at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday for their semi-final clash in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Champions Trophy: Fans excited for Team India to overcome Australia and avenge 2023 World Cup loss
New Delhi, March 4: As India set to take on Australia in the first Champions Trophy semifinal, which is a rematch of the 2023 Cricket World Cup final, the contest is set up to contain theatrics, fireworks and drama.
'Got plenty of runs with that body weight': Ex-cricketer Surinder Khanna on Rohit Sharma fat-shaming controversy
New Delhi, March 3: Former cricketer Surinder Khanna backed India captain Rohit Sharma and said the opening batter has scored plenty of runs with that body weight after a Congress leader called him "fat" on social media. Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed made the controversial remark during India's Champions Trophy 2025 final Group A match against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday.
Such comments for our captain really unacceptable: BCCI Secy on fat-shaming remark on Rohit Sharma
New Delhi, March 3: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia slammed Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's distasteful remark on Rohit Sharma, saying such comments on India captain are "really unacceptable".
Ravi Shastri picks India's XI for clash against Australia in Champions Trophy
Dubai, March 3: Ahead of the semi-final clash against Australia in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday, former India head coach Ravi Shastri said that the Men in Blue should play with the same team which played against New Zeand in their last group stage match, ICC Cricket reported.
You will always miss him: Deep Dasgupta weighs in on Bumrah's absence in India's CT campaign
Kolkata, March 3: Former cricketer Deep Dasgupta believes that the Indian team would miss the presence of its "match winner," Jasprit Bumrah, even if they go all the way to lift the Champions Trophy.
Champions Trophy: Wishes pour in from teammates as Kohli enters 300-ODI club
Dubai, March 2: During the India-New Zealand Group A clash in the 2025 Champions Trophy, talismanic batter Virat Kohli became the seventh Indian men's player to play 300 ODI games. He is also the 22nd player overall to get to the illustrious landmark in international cricket.
CT 2025: India-New Zealand clash is a battle of two middle-over masterminds
New Delhi, March 2: As India takes on New Zealand in their final league stage match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, a crucial aspect of this contest worth keeping an eye on will be how both teams will function in the middle overs with both bat and ball.
ICC rankings: Kohli breaks into top five; Gill remains number one ODI batter
Dubai, Feb 26: India's batting maestro Virat Kohli has re-entered the top five of the ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings following a stellar performance against Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Virat Kohli rises to fifth in latest ICC Men's Player Rankings following his 51st ODI ton
Dubai, February 26: India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli on Wednesday rose in the latest ICC Men's Player Rankings after he scored his 51st ODI century in a superb display of batting against Pakistan at the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai.
Makes the other team nervous, something Rahul doesn't: Atul Wassan rues Pant's absence in India XI for CT
New Delhi, February 22: Former cricketer Atul Wassan has expressed his disappointment in Rishabh Pant being sidelined from India's playing XI for KL Rahul. For Wassan, Pant instils nervousness in the opposition, something Rahul is incapable of.
The match will be big...: Suresh Raina on India-Pakistan Champions Trophy clash
Lucknow, February 22: Ahead of India's high-octane clash against arch-rivals Pakistan during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, former Indian batter Suresh Raina said that the match will be a "big" one and the gold will come back to India on March 9.
Need to start looking ahead in white-ball cricket, especially at 2027 WC: Kumble's message to India team
New Delhi, February 20: Former spinner and India captain Anil Kumble believes it is time for India to implement its transition plans in white-ball cricket after the conclusion of the ongoing Champions Trophy and build a young team to compete in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Kumble was speaking on ESPNcricinfo's Matchday show.
Champions Trophy: Jadeja & Shami in, as Bangladesh opt to bat first against India
Dubai, Feb 20: India have brought in Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami as Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat first in their first Group A match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday.
Champions Trophy: Net bowlers Shahid, Zainullah share dream experience of bowling to India stars Rohit, Virat, Gill
By Vivek Prabhakar Singh, Dubai, February 19: Pakistan-origin bowler Shahid Shabbir and Afghanistan-based spinner Zainullah shared their experience of bowling to star batters, including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and others during the nets session before India's Champions Trophy clash against Bangladesh on Thursday.
Top-order hundreds will be key to India's Champions Trophy success: Rohit Sharma
Dubai. Feb 19: India’s journey at the 2025 Champions Trophy will begin on Thursday with the 2013 winners set to take on Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium. Ahead of their first game Indian skipper Rohit Sharma revealed India’s "secret to success" depends on their top order firing on full cylinders.
BCCI VP Shukla backs India to win Champions Trophy despite Bumrah's absence
New Delhi, February 19: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla said on Wednesday that Team India will win the ICC Champions Trophy despite star pacer Jasprit Bumrah's absence due to injury.
Champions Trophy: Additional tickets for India matches to go on sale at 1:30 pm today
Dubai, Feb 16: The International Cricket Council has announced that additional tickets will be available for India's three group matches and the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy. The tickets will go on sale from 1:30 PM (IST) or 12 PM GST (Gulf Standard Time) on Sunday.
Bumrah is India's Ronaldo, you don't replace him until you have to, says Harmison
New Delhi, Feb 11: Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison has drawn a striking parallel between India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah and football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, emphasising the irreplaceable nature of the fast bowler.
BCCI to decide Bumrah's availability for Champions Trophy on February 11: Report
New Delhi, February 10: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is to decide talisman India pacer Jasprit Bumrah's availability in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 on February 11, Tuesday, according to a report from ESPNcricinfo.
India should be worried about Bumrah's fitness, says Pakistan coach Javed
New Delhi, Feb 6: Pakistan's interim head coach Aaqib Javed said India should be worried about the fitness of their leading fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah ahead of their clash in the upcoming Champions Trophy, set to happen in Dubai on February 23.
England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith likely to miss first two ODIs against India
New Delhi, Feb 4: England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith is likely to miss the first two ODIs of the three-match series against India due to calf issues but is expected to fit for the Champions Trophy.
Harbhajan urges Abhishek to bowl more, says he possesses qualities of a good left-arm spinner
New Delhi, Feb 3: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed his belief in Abhishek Sharma's potential as a full-time left-arm spinner and urged the young all-rounder to focus more on his bowling.
Champions Trophy: Tickets for India matches to go on sale from Monday evening
New Delhi, Feb 3: The tickets for India's three group-stage matches in the 2025 Champions Trophy and the first semifinal, scheduled to take place in Dubai, UAE, will be put on sale from Monday evening, said the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Saqib Mahmood becomes first player to snap three wickets in an over in T20Is
Pune, February 1: England right-arm seamer Saqib Mahmood registered a unique record during the fourth T20I of the five-match series against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Friday.
4th T20I: England win toss, opt to field; Rinku, Dube, Arshdeep return for India
Pune, January 31: England captain Jos Buttler won the first toss in the series and decided to put India to bat in the 4th T20I in Pune on Friday.
4th T2OI: Hardik, Dube power India to 181/9 after Mahmood's historic triple wicket maiden
Pune, Jan 31: Hardik Pandya (53) and Shivam Dube (53) produced a counter-attacking partnership to rescue India from a precarious position and push them to a competitive 181/9 in 20 overs after Saqib Mahmood's (3 for 35) against England in the fourth T2OI at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
4th T20I: England ask India to bat first as Rinku, Shivam, Arshdeep return
Pune, Jan 31: England won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the fourth T2OI at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Friday.
This is the brand of cricket the team wants to play: Varun Chakravarthy on India's approach
Rajkot, January 29: India's spinner Varun Chakravarthy emphasised that despite the loss, the team remains focused on its strategy and long-term goals. With two matches left in the series, he believes there is still room to settle into a rhythm and experiment with different batting options.
3rd T20I: England bowlers shine in commanding 26-run win as visitors stay alive in series
Rajkot, Jan 28: England bowlers, led by a masterful spell from Adil Rashid, held their nerve to deliver a comprehensive 26-run victory over India in their pursuit of 172 runs in the third T2OI at the Niranjan Shah Stadium to help break India's ten-match unbeaten run at home.
India's pace sensation Arshdeep Singh bags ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024
Dubai, January 25: India's leading T20I wicket-taker, Arshdeep Singh, has been crowned ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024.
2nd T20I: Carse replaces Atkinson in England's playing XI; Smith added to squad
Chennai, Jan 24: Pacer Brydon Carse will replace Gus Atkinson in England's playing XI for the second T20I against India at MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday.