Playing only in Dubai helps India, but that's not why Pakistan lost: Aaqib Javed
1 month ago

Playing only in Dubai helps India, but that's not why Pakistan lost: Aaqib Javed

India Today  

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed acknowledged that playing solely in Dubai is an advantage for India but refused to use it as an excuse for his team's poor performance in their Champions Trophy 2025 clash on Sunday, February 23. Aaqib Javed was asked about India playing all their matches in Dubai after former England cricketers Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton claimed Rohit Sharma's men had an "undeniable advantage" playing at the same venue. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table India are playing all their matches, including the semi-final, in Dubai after refusing to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, citing security concerns. Aaqib Javed also highlighted Pakistan's lack of experience as a major reason for their defeat to India.

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NZ vs PAK, 5th T20: Pakistan skipper Agha not disheartened despite series defeat in New Zealand
1 day, 21 hours ago

NZ vs PAK, 5th T20: Pakistan skipper Agha not disheartened despite series defeat in New Zealand

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s T20 captain, Salman Ali Agha, is not disheartened by the 1-4 defeat in the just-concluded series in New Zealand and believes that the new faces tried out in the matches will eventually come through. “Look the conditions in New Zealand are normally challenging with the bounce, pace and movement in the pitches, so for players coming to play here …

Salman Agha admits Pakistan got "outplayed" against NZ; felt swing was "bit too much" for their batters
4 days, 21 hours ago

Salman Agha admits Pakistan got "outplayed" against NZ; felt swing was "bit too much" for their batters

Hindustan Times  

Mount Maunganui, : Skipper Salman Ali Agha acknowledged Pakistan got "outplayed" against New Zealand as the conditions in the second innings turned out to be a "bit too much" for the touring party in the fourth T20I at Mount Maunganui. Salman Agha admits Pakistan got "outplayed" against NZ; felt swing was "bit too much" for their batters Even though the …

Mitchell Starc agrees India had clear advantage in Dubai during Champions Trophy
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Mitchell Starc agrees India had clear advantage in Dubai during Champions Trophy

India Today  

Star Australia fast bowler agreed that India had a clear advantage in playing at only one venue during the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Recently, Starc also spoke about India’s advantage and praised them for playing exceptionally well throughout the tournament. Obviously, India won fair and square, they’re a bloody good cricket team and have been across all formats …

Yograj Singh Blasts Saqlain Mushtaq, Says Pakistan Should Face India’s ‘B’ Team Instead
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Yograj Singh Blasts Saqlain Mushtaq, Says Pakistan Should Face India’s ‘B’ Team Instead

ABP News  

Former cricketer Yograj Singh, father of the two-time World Cup champions Yuvraj Singh, has lashed out at the former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq over his controversial remark suggesting that India should play 10 Tests, 10 ODIs and 10 T20Is against Pakistan to truly prove their strength after Rohit Sharma and co. defeated Pakistan by six wickets at the ICC Champions …

Hardik Pandya's hilarious answer to Pak journo on why India didn't travel to Pakistan: 'Above my pay grade'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Hardik Pandya's hilarious answer to Pak journo on why India didn't travel to Pakistan: 'Above my pay grade'

Firstpost  

India made history by winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Dubai. After the match, Hardik Pandya gave a hilarious response to a Pakistani journalist’s question on why India didn’t travel to Pakistan. Hardik Pandya’s witty reply steals the show After the match, all-rounder Hardik Pandya, known for his cheeky responses, grabbed attention …

’It would’ve been a victory beyond sport’: Ajay Jadeja says India’s Champions Trophy win Lahore ’would have been better’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

’It would’ve been a victory beyond sport’: Ajay Jadeja says India’s Champions Trophy win Lahore ’would have been better’

Live Mint  

Pakistan has been one of the top countries to play cricket for many cricketers. As a result, India played all their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai despite Pakistan being the tournament hosts. Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja felt, India's victory would have been more sweeter had they won the final in Lahore. For the unknown, the Champions Trophy 2025 …

'Gavaskar should control his tongue. He fled Sharjah to avoid playing against Pakistan': Inzamam insults India legend
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Gavaskar should control his tongue. He fled Sharjah to avoid playing against Pakistan': Inzamam insults India legend

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan great Inzamam-ul-Haq launched a scathing attack on Sunil Gavaskar, reacting strongly to the Indian legend's statement that Pakistan can't even beat India's B team. After India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the Champions Trophy two Sundays ago, Gavaskar highlighted the huge gulf that has emerged between the standard of cricket played by the two nations, with the Men …

Dubai pitch controversy: Ex-Pakistan skipper comes to BCCI’s defence; ‘You all agreed to the schedule’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Dubai pitch controversy: Ex-Pakistan skipper comes to BCCI’s defence; ‘You all agreed to the schedule’

Live Mint  

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif came out in support of BCCI after some former England greats like Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton, and David Lloyd and Michael Atherton questioned why India was getting an undue advantage given that all their matches were scheduled at the same venue - Dubai International Stadium. Ex-Pakistan captain comes to BCCI's defence: While Latif agreed that …

Dubai Pitch report for Champions Trophy Final: ‘Semi fresh’ set to be used for IND vs NZ match
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Dubai Pitch report for Champions Trophy Final: ‘Semi fresh’ set to be used for IND vs NZ match

Live Mint  

A "semi-fresh" pitch will be used for the Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand, according to a report in the Times of India. Reportedly, it will be the same pitch on which India played Pakistan in the league stage match on 23 February. The last match on this surface was played some 14 days ago, which should have …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: India have ‘no advantage’ over New Zealand
2 weeks, 6 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: India have ‘no advantage’ over New Zealand

Al Jazeera  

Follow Al Jazeera’s live coverage of the final. Rohit Sharma’s India face New Zealand in the title clash on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium, where the tournament favourites have been unbeaten in their four matches. “After India winning four matches, if people feel that there is an advantage, then I don’t know what to say about it.” The tournament’s …

NZ head coach opens up on constant travel, reveals his opinion on India's alleged 'home advantage' in CT
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

NZ head coach opens up on constant travel, reveals his opinion on India's alleged 'home advantage' in CT

India TV News  

NZ head coach opens up on constant travel, reveals his opinion on India's alleged 'home advantage' in CT New Zealand head coach Gary Stead noted that India playing all their Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai is something out of their hands. After qualifying for the final, New Zealand are back in Dubai to participate in the summit clash against …

India’s ‘Dubai advantage’ in Champions Trophy: What players and experts are saying
3 weeks ago

India’s ‘Dubai advantage’ in Champions Trophy: What players and experts are saying

The Hindu  

India has dominated the Champions Trophy, marching unbeaten to the final, where it faces New Zealand on Sunday. Here’s what they had to say: The Critics: ‘It’s an Advantage’ Michael Atherton “What about the advantage India have in playing only in Dubai? They don’t have to travel between venues or countries, unlike other teams.” Rassie van der Dussen “If you …

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match creates history on JioStar, becomes 2nd most watched cricket match
3 weeks ago

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match creates history on JioStar, becomes 2nd most watched cricket match

Live Mint  

India and Pakistan are among the oldest and the greatest rivalries in world cricket bringing in passions and fervour from both sides of the border. While Pakistan cricket is going through a bit of crisis, the clash against India in the league stages still remained in the news for various reasons including Virat Kohli's roaring century, Shreyas's Iyer's half century …

New Zealand set for ‘scrap’ with India on slower pitch: Santner
3 weeks ago

New Zealand set for ‘scrap’ with India on slower pitch: Santner

The Hindu  

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner on Thursday said a slower pitch in familiar territory for India in Dubai will make for a tight contest in the Champions Trophy final. New Zealand defeated South Africa in the second semi-final in Lahore on Wednesday and now move back to Dubai where they lost the last group match to India by 44 runs. …

David Miller, David Lloyd criticise India's Dubai advantage before Champions Trophy final: 'It is just nonsense'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

David Miller, David Lloyd criticise India's Dubai advantage before Champions Trophy final: 'It is just nonsense'

Firstpost  

The controversy over India’s Dubai advantage has resurfaced before the Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand. Critics are calling the hybrid format unfair with former England cricketer David Lloyd slamming the travel arrangements as “farcical.” The Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand has been overshadowed by growing controversy over the tournament’s hybrid format, with …

Ind vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 final: Williamson, Ravindra skirt talk of India advantage in Dubai
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ind vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 final: Williamson, Ravindra skirt talk of India advantage in Dubai

The Hindu  

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson reckons India have “real clarity” on how they want to operate in Dubai for the Champions Trophy final, having played all their games at the same venue but added that his team will also be reasonably well-prepared for Sunday’s finale. India has ‘real clarity’: Williamson “I suppose having played there on a number of occasions, there’s …

'Gambhir will know it's hollow victory...': South Africa media's vicious attack on head coach's 'cringeworthy arrogance'
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

'Gambhir will know it's hollow victory...': South Africa media's vicious attack on head coach's 'cringeworthy arrogance'

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir's sharp retort at insinuations that his team has been handed an "undeniable advantage" of playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, has been labelled as "cringeworthy arrogance" in a brutal assessment by a South African media report. India's head coach Gautam Gambhir Due to geopolitical reasons, India did not travel to Pakistan for the …

Mohammed Shami gives contrasting take on Dubai pitch as compared to Gambhir, Rohit
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Mohammed Shami gives contrasting take on Dubai pitch as compared to Gambhir, Rohit

India Today  

Mohammed Shami has given a contrasting take as compared to coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma when it comes to the Dubai pitch. Shami said that the pitch has definitely given India an advantage as they have played all their matches in the Champions Trophy in Dubai. Speaking after the win over the Aussies, Shami gave a contrasting take, …

India have real clarity on how they want to operate in Dubai: Kane Williamson
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India have real clarity on how they want to operate in Dubai: Kane Williamson

New Indian Express  

LAHORE: New Zealand batting mainstay Kane Williamson reckons India have "real clarity" on how they want to operate in Dubai, having played all their Champions Trophy games at the same venue. Williamson did not specifically said that India had an advantage of playing at one venue and compared it to New Zealand's familiarity with the conditions in Lahore, where they …

India had no advantage staying in one city, we were outplayed: Steve Smith
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India had no advantage staying in one city, we were outplayed: Steve Smith

The Hindu  

Unlike many who believed India had the advantage of staying in one city, Australia skipper Steve Smith did not use Rohit Sharma-led team's extended stay in Dubai as an excuse for their defeat in the Champions Trophy semifinals, conceding that a superior team "outplayed" them. Smith, who announced his retirement from the ODI format following Australia’s exit from the ICC …

Rajeev Shukla silences Pakistani reporters wanting Champions Trophy final in Lahore: 'For that, Australia had to win'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rajeev Shukla silences Pakistani reporters wanting Champions Trophy final in Lahore: 'For that, Australia had to win'

Hindustan Times  

Former England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain, current Australia skipper Pat Cummins and a South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen have made no attempts to hide their feelings about India having a distinct "advantage" over the other teams in the Champions Trophy. BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla On Wednesday, during the second semi-final between New Zealand and South …

Steve Smith Breaks Silence on India’s ‘Unfair’ Dubai Advantage After IND v AUS semifinal
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Steve Smith Breaks Silence on India’s ‘Unfair’ Dubai Advantage After IND v AUS semifinal

The Hindu  

Australia captain Steve Smith steered clear of commenting on India’s Dubai advantage at the Champions Trophy following the four-wicket defeat in the semifinal on Tuesday. Asked about India’s advantage, Smith said he was not “buying into it”, though he noted the Dubai wicket suited their game. “India obviously played some really good cricket here,” Smith told the post-match press conference. …

Cricket-Australia skipper Smith not buying into India's Dubai advantage
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cricket-Australia skipper Smith not buying into India's Dubai advantage

Hindustan Times  

March 5 - Australia captain Steve Smith steered clear of commenting on India's Dubai advantage at the Champions Trophy following the four-wicket defeat to the south Asians in the semi-final. Cricket-Australia skipper Smith not buying into India's Dubai advantage India alone have been spared travel in the ODI tournament, having refused to play in host nation Pakistan, citing security concerns. …

Rajeev Shukla irked by Pakistan journalist's query: 'India rely on skills, not pitch'
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Rajeev Shukla irked by Pakistan journalist's query: 'India rely on skills, not pitch'

India Today  

BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla was irked by questions about India’s undue advantage while playing their matches in Dubai in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The BCCI vice president seemed irked by the question as he gave classy reply to a Pakistani journalist saying that India bank on their performances and not pitches to win matches. Shukla said that …

Steve Smith on India's Dubai advantage theory: Not buying into it
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Steve Smith on India's Dubai advantage theory: Not buying into it

India Today  

Steve Smith refused to ‘buy into’ the theories around India getting an advantage of playing at the same venue in Dubai throughout their campaign in the Champions Trophy 2025. On Tuesday, March 4, Smith’s Australia crashed out of the mega event after losing to India by four wickets in the first semi-final. | IND vs AUS semi-final Highlights | Smith …

India vs Australia semi-final pitch report: Dry fresh pitch expected to play the same way in Dubai
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India vs Australia semi-final pitch report: Dry fresh pitch expected to play the same way in Dubai

Firstpost  

It has been reported that the India vs Australia semi-final in the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played on a fresh pitch in Dubai. Team India has faced massive criticism for playing all their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai, but for the unversed, it’s important to mention that all three matches so far have been played on different pitches. …

IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy semifinal: Australia Captain Smith avoids commenting on India's Dubai advantage
3 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy semifinal: Australia Captain Smith avoids commenting on India's Dubai advantage

Live Mint  

India vs Australia Semifinal LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli scored 84 runs while Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul contributed with 45 and 42 not out respectively as India defeated Australia by 4 wickets with 11 balls to spare to roar into the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India vs Australia Semifinal LIVE Score: Champions Trophy final …

IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy semifinal: Australia Captain Smith avoids commenting on India's Dubai advantage
3 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy semifinal: Australia Captain Smith avoids commenting on India's Dubai advantage

Live Mint  

India vs Australia Semifinal LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli scored 84 runs while Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul contributed with 45 and 42 not out respectively as India defeated Australia by 4 wickets with 11 balls to spare to roar into the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India vs Australia Semifinal LIVE Score: Champions Trophy final …

Steve Smith brings Dubai talk ahead of semi-final against Rohit Sharma and Co: 'India played all their games here'
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Steve Smith brings Dubai talk ahead of semi-final against Rohit Sharma and Co: 'India played all their games here'

Hindustan Times  

The chorus continues to grow regarding India having a significant advantage of playing at just one venue in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025. Ahead of the semi-final against India, Australia captain Steve Smith refrained from giving a definitive answer regarding the advantage bit. Australia and South Africa had travelled to Dubai before India's last Group A match against New …

Red-hot India runs into Australia in Champions Trophy semifinal
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Red-hot India runs into Australia in Champions Trophy semifinal

The Hindu  

India versus Pakistan may be one of cricket’s greatest rivalries, made more fierce by the political relationship between the two countries, but India against Australia has been one of the most intriguing and hard-fought duels in modern-day cricket. The batting line-up certainly possesses the ammunition to deal with this, but the spin bowling department, with just one genuine spinner in …

India vs Australia Champions Trophy semi-final: Unbeaten India faces a depleted Australia in high-voltage contest in Dubai
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

India vs Australia Champions Trophy semi-final: Unbeaten India faces a depleted Australia in high-voltage contest in Dubai

The Hindu  

India versus Pakistan may be one of cricket’s greatest rivalries, made more fierce by the political relationship between the two countries, but India against Australia has been one of the most intriguing and hard-fought duels in modern-day cricket. Another instalment of this high-voltage contest between the two cricketing heavyweights will kick off on Tuesday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium …

India looks to press ‘advantage’ against Australia in Champions Trophy semifinal
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India looks to press ‘advantage’ against Australia in Champions Trophy semifinal

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A storied cricket rivalry will add a new chapter when India and Australia square off in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday. Because the tournament couldn’t be played without India’s financial muscle, all of its games are in Dubai, including the semifinal and the final on Sunday, if it qualifies. South Africa …

Rohit Sharma breaks silence as India repeatedly accused of Champions Trophy 'advantage': 'This is Dubai, not our home'
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma breaks silence as India repeatedly accused of Champions Trophy 'advantage': 'This is Dubai, not our home'

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma has responded to criticism that Team India is enjoying an undue 'advantage' in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by playing all their matches at the same venue. The ICC converted the Champions Trophy – initially supposed to be played entirely in Pakistan – into a hybrid mode, with India playing all their matches at the Dubai International …

Dubai is not our home: Rohit Sharma dismisses unfair advantage criticism
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Dubai is not our home: Rohit Sharma dismisses unfair advantage criticism

India Today  

Captain Rohit Sharma dismissed claims that India had an unfair advantage by playing all their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai. India stormed into the last-four stage of the tournament, comfortably outclassing Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand in their Group A matches in Dubai. Rohit was responding to pundits, including former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, who claimed …

Virat Kohli falls to stunning catch as India battle New Zealand in Champions Trophy
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli falls to stunning catch as India battle New Zealand in Champions Trophy

The Independent  

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‘If given a preference…’: Karthik picks India’s best possible Champions Trophy semis opponent; shocked by PAK, ENG
3 weeks, 5 days ago

‘If given a preference…’: Karthik picks India’s best possible Champions Trophy semis opponent; shocked by PAK, ENG

Hindustan Times  

Having already booked their berth in the semi-finals of the ongoing 2025 Champions Trophy, India face New Zealand in their final Group A fixture in Dubai on Sunday. Although both sides have confirmed their berths in the semis, the result of the match will decide the final outlook of Group A. Dinesh Karthik spoke on India's semi-final opponents. India’s potential …

Veteran England journalist, cricket fraternity slam Champions Trophy semis mess involving India: 'Don't even pretend to be fair-minded'
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Veteran England journalist, cricket fraternity slam Champions Trophy semis mess involving India: 'Don't even pretend to be fair-minded'

Firstpost  

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final scheduling has sparked controversy, with Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand forced into unnecessary travel due to India’s fixed venue in Dubai. The scheduling of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has taken the center stage once again with the cricket fraternity questioning the arrangements of the semi-finals. BBC’s chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew highlighted …

Robin Uthappa, Lalchand Rajput reunite ahead of India-New Zealand clash in Dubai
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Robin Uthappa, Lalchand Rajput reunite ahead of India-New Zealand clash in Dubai

Hindustan Times  

Dubai, : Ahead of the crucial India-New Zealand match in Dubai on Sunday, former India opener Robin Uthappa and current UAE head coach Lalchand Rajput shared their insights on India's perceived 'home' advantage and the significance of maintaining momentum in the ICC Champions Trophy. Robin Uthappa, Lalchand Rajput reunite ahead of India-New Zealand clash in Dubai Addressing whether India enjoys …

Australia, SA will both fly to Dubai amid Champions Trophy semis uncertainty, scheduling mess; one to return to Pakistan
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Australia, SA will both fly to Dubai amid Champions Trophy semis uncertainty, scheduling mess; one to return to Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Uncertainty looms over the travel plans of Australia and South Africa as they prepare for the Champions Trophy semi-finals without knowing their exact venue. Dubai: India's Rohit Sharma bats in the nets during a practice session ahead of a One Day International cricket match of the ICC Champions Trophy between India and New Zealand Dubai is set to host the …

‘India could have complained that if we play in Pakistan…’: Uthappa brutally silences Champions Trophy venue controversy
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

‘India could have complained that if we play in Pakistan…’: Uthappa brutally silences Champions Trophy venue controversy

Hindustan Times  

India have already qualified for the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals and one Group A fixture against New Zealand, which will decide the final outlook of the standings. Notably even Aussie skipper Pat Cummins, who withdrew from the tournament due to injury, criticised ICC's decision to make India play in only one venue, Dubai. Robin Uthappa came up with the perfect …

Robin Uthappa blames ‘geopolitical reasons’ for India’s ’familiarity’ advantage at Dubai: ’We could have…’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Robin Uthappa blames ‘geopolitical reasons’ for India’s ’familiarity’ advantage at Dubai: ’We could have…’

Live Mint  

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has rejected claims that India has a ‘home advantage’ at Dubai but admitted that there is definitely a ‘familiarity’ advantage for the Men in Blue, given that they will play all their games at the same venue while others side will have to travel there to compete with them. Uthappa's statement comes shortly after Sunil …

If it's ‘advantage India’ in Dubai, so be it: Rohit Sharma and his team are not losing any sleep over it
1 month ago

If it's ‘advantage India’ in Dubai, so be it: Rohit Sharma and his team are not losing any sleep over it

Hindustan Times  

“At the end of the day, it’s a neutral venue, it’s a challenge for both the teams, we don’t come and play in Dubai much either.” India captain Rohit celebrates with teammates Shreyas Iyer was on point the other night, after playing a significant hand in India’s six-wicket win over Pakistan. “Any victory against Pakistan is sweet because it's always …

‘If you stay in one hotel, play at same ground…’: Van der Dussen joins Hussain, Pakistan coach in ‘India advantage’ rant
1 month ago

‘If you stay in one hotel, play at same ground…’: Van der Dussen joins Hussain, Pakistan coach in ‘India advantage’ rant

Hindustan Times  

Rassie van der Dussen joined the likes of Pat Cummins, Aaqib Javed, Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton in going on record to talk about the obvious advantage that India have over the the teams in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for playing all their matches in the same venue. South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen, left, and Aiden Markram run between …

'Team India should check into another hotel...': Hussain, Atherton mocked over 'Dubai' claim in 2023 World Cup reminder
1 month ago

'Team India should check into another hotel...': Hussain, Atherton mocked over 'Dubai' claim in 2023 World Cup reminder

Hindustan Times  

Former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton left the Indian cricket fraternity furious earlier this week after they claimed that the Rohit Sharma-led side has an "undeniable advantage" of playing all its matches at one venue, unlike the rest of the 2025 Champions Trophy participating teams. After Sunil Gavaskar, former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer hit back as he reminded …

India should have played in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah to silence critics: Wasim Jaffer jokes
1 month ago

India should have played in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah to silence critics: Wasim Jaffer jokes

India Today  

Former batter Wasim Jaffer joked that India should have played in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, and maybe checked into another hotel to silence the critics of them playing at the same venue in the Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed, Australian captain Pat Cummins, England skipper Jos Buttler, and many others reckoned that India had a huge advantage …

India's advantage in Dubai puts more pressure on them: Rassie van der Dussen
1 month ago

India's advantage in Dubai puts more pressure on them: Rassie van der Dussen

India Today  

South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen feels India’s advantage of playing all of their matches at one venue in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will put them under more pressure. India are playing all of their matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, after refusing to travel to the host nation Pakistan, due to stiff political relations …

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed attributes ICC Champions Trophy 2025 debacle to lack of experience
1 month ago

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed attributes ICC Champions Trophy 2025 debacle to lack of experience

The Hindu  

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed found himself in the eye of a storm following the team’s dismal performance in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy. As the questions ranged from the team’s poor show in the last three ICC events to the lack of aggression against India, the former international admitted that lack of experience hurt the side during its marquee …

Pakistan needs a bold new approach to redeem itself
1 month ago

Pakistan needs a bold new approach to redeem itself

The Hindu  

The stage was set perfectly for Pakistan. The losses to New Zealand and India had a predictable pattern as the batters’ timid approach proved costly. The squad lacks batting depth, and barring players like Salman Ali Agha and Fakhar, the others don’t have the ability to go big. The chatter ahead of the must-win game against its neighbour veered around …

England greats accuse ICC of favouritism: India playing in Dubai 'undeniable advantage'
1 month ago

England greats accuse ICC of favouritism: India playing in Dubai 'undeniable advantage'

India Today  

Former England cricketers Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton believe that India holds a significant advantage in the ongoing Champions Trophy due to playing all their matches at a single venue in Dubai. Unlike other teams that must travel between Pakistan and Dubai, India has the luxury of consistency in conditions, a factor both Hussain and Atherton feel gives them an …

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