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ICC eyes changes to two-ball rule in ODIs: Report
New Delhi, April 11: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering altering the rules with the use of two new balls in ODI cricket in a bit to balance the game for bowlers.
Michael Bracewell rise in latest ICC Men's ODI all-rounder rankings following brilliant performance against Pakistan
Dubai, April 9: Star New Zealand player Michael Bracewell rose in the latest ICC Men's ODI all-rounder rankings by two spots following his strong performance against Pakistan in the three-match series, which the Blackcaps swept 3-0.
ICC Rankings: NZ allrounder Bracewell moves into top 5, Gill remains top ODI batter
Dubai, April 9: New Zealand stand-in skipper Michael Bracewell has moved up in the top five of the ICC Men's All-Rounder Rankings following victory in the third ODI against Pakistan.
Shreyas Iyer nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month for March
Dubai, April 8: India star batter Shreyas Iyer along with New Zealand duo Rachin Ravindra and Jacob Duffy have been shortlisted for the ICC Men's Player of the Month for March.
Pakistan fined for maintaining slow over-rate in third ODI against NZ
New Delhi, April 7: Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fee due to maintaining a slow over-rate in their defeat to New Zealand in the third ODI at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
Ben Sears becomes first player from New Zealand to take back-to-back five-wicket hauls in ODIs
Mount Maunganui , April 5: Ben Sears' second five-wicket haul on the trot inspired New Zealand to whitewash Pakistan 3-0 in the ODI series. Following their 43-run success in the third and final clash of the series at Bay Oval on Saturday, Ben Sears was awarded player of the series for his brilliant bowling display.
Daryl Mitchell becomes fastest New Zealand batter to reach 2000 runs in One Day Internationals
Mount Maunganui April 5: Daryl Mitchell scripted his name into the record books on Saturday, becoming the quickest New Zealand batsman to achieve the milestone of 2000 One Day International (ODI) runs, as per a tweet posted by Blackcaps.
NZ batter Mark Chapman ruled out of final ODI against Pakistan
Mount Maunganui, April 4: New Zealand batter Mark Chapman has been ruled out of the third and final ODI against Pakistan at Bay Oval as he continues his recovery from a minor hamstring injury, NZC said on Friday.
Pakistan's Sufiyan Muqeem becomes number 12 batter with highest score in ODI cricket
Hamilton, April 2: Pakistan spinner Sufiyan Muqeem established a world record on Tuesday, becoming the player with the highest individual score at number 12 position in an ODI match.
Chapman to miss second ODI vs Pak with hamstring injury
Hamilton, April 1: New Zealand batter Mark Chapman will miss the second Chemist Warehouse ODI against Pakistan in Hamilton, on Wednesday (IST) due to a right hamstring injury. Chapman sustained the injury while fielding during the first ODI in Napier and a subsequent MRI scan revealed a grade one tear which will require a short period of rehabilitation.
Pakistan batting stars Rizwan, Fakhar pick toughest bowlers they have faced
Islamabad, March 31: Pakistan's ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan chose India's prime pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, as the bowler who has caused him difficulty in the present scenario.
Mark Chapman, Nathan Smith powers New Zealand to victory over Pakistan by 73 runs in first ODI
Napier, March 29: Left-hand batter Mark Chapman's century and right-arm seamer Nathan Smith's four-wicket haul stormed hosts New Zealand to victory over Pakistan in the first ODI of the three-match series at the McLean Park in Napier on Saturday.
Chapman, Smith star as New Zealand trigger dramatic Pakistan collapse to register 73-run victory
Napier, March 29: Mark Chapman continued his dominance over Pakistan with a stunning career-best 132 off 111 balls, propelling New Zealand to a 73-run victory in the first ODI at McLean Park. The left-hander's masterful knock, combined with Daryl Mitchell’s gritty 76 and a record-breaking debut fifty from Muhammad Abbas, saw the hosts post an imposing 344.
Lifting ODI World Cup in 2011 made all struggles worth it: Sachin Tendulkar
New Delhi March 21: Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has said that 2007 World Cup was disappointing as India could not go beyond the group stage and recalled lifting the trophy four years later, stating that the moment made all the struggles worth it.
Cricket has been my life since I was a kid, continues to be huge part of me: Sachin Tendulkar
New Delhi March 21: Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar has said cricket has been his life since he was a kid and he feels connected to the game even after retiring from it.
'They can decide when to stop playing': Ajaz Patel on 'greats' Rohit, Virat's ODI future
New Delhi, March 16: New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel feels that India batting icons Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have the right to take a call on their ODI future amid speculations around their retirements from the format following Champions Trophy win.
Rohit has got no reason to retire or to take any criticism: AB de Villiers
New Delhi, March 13: South Africa batting great AB de Villiers hailed Rohit Sharma's record as a batter and captain after the India skipper lifted the ICC Champions Trophy and put an end to a lot of chatter about his retirement from the ODI format.
Shubman Gill wins February's ICC Men's Player of the Month award
Dubai, March 12: Team India's vice-captain Shubman Gill was named the 'Player of the Month' for February on Wednesday following his exceptional batting performance throughout the month in 50-over format.
Ponting feels 2023 WC final loss still playing on Rohit's mind following CT 2025 win
Mumbai, March 12: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting said that a sense of unfinished business after losing the 50-over World Cup final to Australia in 2023 is playing on Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's mind after the Champions Trophy win, due to which he has not retired from the format on a high.
Calm KL Rahul excels in adaptability as finisher, gets desired success in Champions Trophy
New Delhi, March 12: Oscillatory motion is characterised by the repetitive back-and-forth movement of an object about a fixed point, as exemplified by a clock pendulum. In a competition to find the most oscillatory player in the Indian team, KL Rahul would end up as the unanimous choice.
KL Rahul tears out horrific Ahmedabad chapter, turns over new leaf with relief, redemption in Dubai
New Delhi, March 11: Venue- Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Date- November 19, 2023. India had surrendered the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup trophy in the final to a Travis-charged Australia following an unprecedented 10-match win streak, leaving the entire country contemplating that after years of heartbreaks, following cricket was even worth it anymore.
Champions Trophy: Kohli, Iyer among five Indians named in ICC's Team of the Tournament
Dubai, March 10: Title winners India dominated the Team of the Tournament for ICC's Champions Trophy 2025 with five players -- Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, K.L. Rahul, Mohammed Shami and Varun Chakaravarthy -- named in the side.
Champions Trophy: Rohit is right up there with some of the best captains from India, says Karthik
New Delhi, March 10: After India won its third Champions Trophy title, former wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik said skipper Rohit Sharma stands right up there with some of the best captains who have led the side the to silverware glory.
Not retiring from this format yet, says Rohit Sharma after CT 2025 triumph
Dubai, March 10: India captain Rohit Sharma confirmed he is not planning to retire from ODIs after leading India to a four-wicket triumph over New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final here on Sunday. The right-handed opener raced to 76 runs, with seven boundaries and three sixes to his name, and helped India set the pace for the run chase in tricky Dubai conditions.
Champions Trophy: Spinners, Rohit and Rahul carry unbeaten India to third title win
Dubai, March 9: India's spinners called the shots majorly to pick five wickets collectively on a sluggish pitch, while captain Rohit Sharma top-scored with 76 and KL Rahul stayed calm to hit an unbeaten 34 to give the Men in Blue their third Champions Trophy triumph with a four-wicket win over New Zealand here on Sunday.
Champions Trophy: Spinners, Rohit and Rahul carry unbeaten India to third title win (ld)
Dubai, March 9: India's spinners called the shots majorly to pick five wickets collectively on a sluggish pitch, while captain Rohit Sharma top-scored with 76 and KL Rahul stayed calm to hit an unbeaten 34 to give India their third Champions Trophy triumph with a four-wicket win over New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Champions Trophy: Shreyas Iyer finishes as second-highest run-scorer in tournament
Dubai, March 9: India batter Shreyas Iyer finished the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy as the second-highest run-getter after playing a knock of 48 runs in the final against New Zealand at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
CT 2025: Daryl Mitchell's fine ICC white-ball knockouts run continues against India in final
Dubai, March 9: New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell continued his string of fine scores in ICC white-ball knockout matches, but registered some unfortunate records due to the sluggish nature of his knock.
Rohit has promised me the Trophy: Dinesh Lad backs India to win Champions Trophy final
Noida, March 9: Team India captain Rohit Sharma's former coach, Dinesh Lad, has expressed unwavering confidence in India's victory at the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand on Sunday.
His awareness of match situations are what sets him apart: Ravi Shastri hails Virat Kohli
Dubai, March 9: In the latest episode of The ICC Review, former India coach Ravi Shastri provided an in-depth analysis of Virat Kohli as an ODI batter ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final.
Best batting lineup that I have been part of : Shubman Gill ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand
Dubai, March 9: Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, Team India's vice-captain Shubman Gill stated that Men in Blue's current batting line-up is the "best" of which he has been part of so far in his career.
Champions Trophy: Rohit, Virat's experience is something you can't just buy from supermarket, says Pravin Amre
Mumbai, March 9: Ahead of the Champions Trophy final on Sunday, former India Test batter Parvin Amre lauded India batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their contributions in the one-day cricket, saying their experience is something that "can't just be picked up from a supermarket".
CT 2025: Vice-captain Gill outlines role, his hallmark batting approach, expectations from Dubai surface
Dubai, March 8: India's vice-captain Shubman Gill opened up about his experience serving as skipper Rohit Sharma's deputy, his approach with the bat when he steps up on the field, and the way the Dubai surface could behave in Sunday's Champions Trophy final against New Zealand.
Champions Trophy: IPL chairman Arun Dhumal backs India to 'conquer' final vs NZ
New Delhi, March 8: As India gear up for yet another ICC final, IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal has extended his best wishes to the Men in Blue ahead of their highly-anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium here on Sunday. With an unbeaten run in the tournament, Rohit Sharma's men will be eyeing their third Champions Trophy title, while the Black Caps will look to relive their glorious 2000 triumph when they won their first ICC event by defeating India in the final.
Shubman Gill hints at drawing experience from past setback ahead of Champions Trophy final
Dubai, March 8: India's rising batting sensation Shubman Gill is keen on channelling experience from the 2023 World Cup heartbreak and implementing it against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday, the ICC Cricket website reported.
Worst format to play...: Moeen Ali blasts rule changes in ODI cricket, laments batter-friendly nature
London, March 7: Former England cricketer Moeen Ali opined that rule changes in the ODI format have made it the "worst format to play", saying that the 50-over-game has "completely died outside of ICC Cricket World Cup and the Champions Trophy" due to batting-friendly rules of powerplay and two-ball rule.
Champions Trophy final: Shreyas has done the thankless middle-order job for years, says Siddhesh Lad
New Delhi, March 7: India's middle order in One-day International cricket has been a cause of worry for years, ever since their 2019 World Cup run was cut short in the semifinal against New Zealand. Even as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, among others, gave India solidity at the top, the No. 4 spot has remained a conundrum.
Shreyas Iyer has good record against New Zealand, will seek to replicate it in Champions Trophy final
New Delhi, March 6: As India takes on New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium, all eyes will be on the middle-order mainstay Shreyas Iyer, who has impressed in the 50-over format with a good mix of caution and aggression.
Champions Trophy: Ravindra, Williamson tons set up NZ's finale meeting with India
Lahore, March 5: Former winner New Zealand set up a meeting with India in the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai after beating South Africa by 50 runs in the second semi-final at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Wednesday.
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.