Manjrekar's unfiltered message to Gautam Gambhir, hints result not a priority vs NZ: 'If you don't win, so be it'
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Manjrekar's unfiltered message to Gautam Gambhir, hints result not a priority vs NZ: 'If you don't win, so be it'

Hindustan Times  

India, riding high on an unbeaten run in the Champions Trophy, will look to fine-tune their game against spin and may be inclined towards providing opportunities to their bench strength when they face New Zealand in their final group-stage clash on Sunday. Dubai: India’s captain Rohit Sharma, right, Ravindra Jadeja, left, and head coach Gautam Gambhir While a victory would ensure they top Group A, the standings hold little significance as a semi-final clash with either Australia or South Africa is already on the horizon. The added part-time spin of Glenn Phillips provides New Zealand with further options, making this encounter a crucial test for India’s batting mainstays. India’s struggles against spin were evident during their 0-3 Test series defeat to New Zealand late last year.

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Play Varun Chakravarthy in England Test series: Navjot Singh Sidhu
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Play Varun Chakravarthy in England Test series: Navjot Singh Sidhu

India Today  

Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu believes that India should field mystery spinners against England in the upcoming five-match Test series, highlighting Varun Chakravarthy as a potential game-changer. Sidhu feels that exploiting England’s historical weakness against mystery spin could give India a major advantage. Sidhu, while speaking to India Today's sister channel, Sports Today, suggested that India head coach Gautam …

India’s Champions Trophy Glory: The Stats & Strategy Behind the Triumph
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India’s Champions Trophy Glory: The Stats & Strategy Behind the Triumph

The Hindu  

India entered the final as firm favorites, but New Zealand made them sweat before Rohit Sharma & Co. sealed back-to-back ICC titles. Here are four key moments that decided the game: Rohit’s PowerPlay Assault - India’s game plan: Get off to a flyer before NZ spinners came into play. - Without him: NZ pacers struggled — Jamieson taken for a …

Axar Patel lauds Rohit Sharma’s captaincy after Champions Trophy 2025 win: ‘Haath me trophy hai…’
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Axar Patel lauds Rohit Sharma’s captaincy after Champions Trophy 2025 win: ‘Haath me trophy hai…’

Live Mint  

Axar Patel lauded India's captain Rohit Sharma after the Men in Blue defeated the Kiwis to stake claim as the 2025 ODI Champions Trophy winners. But today, when you look at the results, and even after the first two matches, everyone must have realized how important that decision was.” Notably, India had picked four spinners in their 15 member provisional …

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Here’s what you missed from yesterday’s match in Dubai
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India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Here’s what you missed from yesterday’s match in Dubai

Live Mint  

Skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front with an excellent half-century as a resolute India held their nerve to win an unprecedented third Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final on Sunday in Dubai. Bowling first after Rohit lost his 12th straight toss, India's spinners restricted New Zealand to 251/7 in the allotted 50 …

India win third Champions Trophy title as Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer rise to the occasion against New Zealand
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India win third Champions Trophy title as Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer rise to the occasion against New Zealand

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma finally produced an innings of note after a series of starts, posting 76 with Shreyas Iyer rescuing India from a wobble with a fine 48 as India defeated New Zealand by four wickets after being set a competitive 252 to win at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. India captain Rohit Sharma got India off to an …

IND vs NZ: India beats New Zealand by four wickets, claims third Champions Trophy title
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IND vs NZ: India beats New Zealand by four wickets, claims third Champions Trophy title

The Hindu  

Expectations can be a double-edged sword in elite sport. But over the last three weeks, the Men in Blue have gone about their business clinically and methodically to emerge triumphant after beating New Zealand by four wickets in a pulsating summit clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Against a dogged Black Caps unit, Rohit Sharma’s men had …

India vs New Zealand Final: Rohit Sharma creates record in losing the toss, asked to bowl; check out playing 11s
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India vs New Zealand Final: Rohit Sharma creates record in losing the toss, asked to bowl; check out playing 11s

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New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. Image: AP New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Same team for us.” India vs New Zealand Final: Playing …

India vs New Zealand Final Toss Result Today Match, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Will coin flip favour Rohit or Santner?
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India vs New Zealand Final Toss Result Today Match, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Will coin flip favour Rohit or Santner?

The Hindu  

India and New Zealand advanced from Group A and are set to clash again in the final on Sunday after defeating Australia and South Africa, respectively, in the semifinals. 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy Final Toss Winner: New Zealand Decision: Elected to field Match Outcome: New Zealand won by four wickets, securing its first major ICC title. 2017 ICC Champions Trophy …

India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit, Rahul shine as IND clinch title after tense chase
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India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit, Rahul shine as IND clinch title after tense chase

Hindustan Times  

India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India are the champions! Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav were India's best bowlers on show, picking up two wickets each, and while Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel didn't have too many wickets to show for their effort, their combined squeeze helped restrict New Zealand from getting to a much more threatening total. …

India vs New Zealand Prediction: Who’ll win today’s IND vs NZ final in Dubai? AI, fantasy team and more
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India vs New Zealand Prediction: Who’ll win today’s IND vs NZ final in Dubai? AI, fantasy team and more

Live Mint  

India and New Zealand will clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final today. IND vs NZ: Head-to-Head in ICC knock-out matches India and New Zealand have played four ICC knock-out matches so far, and New Zealand have won three of them. IND vs NZ: AI Prediction Let’s see what AI is predicting about today’s India vs New Zealand final …

IND vs NZ Predicted Playing XI for Champions Trophy final: India to continue winning combo with four spinners?
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IND vs NZ Predicted Playing XI for Champions Trophy final: India to continue winning combo with four spinners?

The Hindu  

India is unlikely to change its winning combination when it takes on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday. Probable Playing XI India - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy. New Zealand - …

Shastri warns Team India, Raina backs Rohit's men for Champions Trophy final: 'India are favorites, but only just'
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Shastri warns Team India, Raina backs Rohit's men for Champions Trophy final: 'India are favorites, but only just'

Firstpost  

Ahead of the Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday, we take a look at what the experts including Ravi Shastri, Wasim Akram, Suresh Raina and R Ashwin are saying as far as the winner of the ninth edition of the ‘Mini World Cup’ is concerned. Former India batter Ajay Jadeja, on the other hand, …

India vs New Zealand final: Shreyas Iyer vs Mitchell Santner and other key match-ups in Dubai showdown
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India vs New Zealand final: Shreyas Iyer vs Mitchell Santner and other key match-ups in Dubai showdown

Firstpost  

Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday, we take a look at some of the key players to watch out for. The middle-overs battle between Shreyas Iyer and Mitchell Santner could play a huge role in deciding how far India go in setting New Zealand a challenging target, or in chasing …

Spin it to win it: Slow and steady makes never-before-seen impact at ICC event
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Spin it to win it: Slow and steady makes never-before-seen impact at ICC event

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: At one point during the New Zealand innings — after 37 overs — in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, the scorecard at the Dubai International Stadium read 161/4. It might seem below par, but this is the slow Dubai surface and Glenn Phillips had started counter-attacking, getting the Black Caps' innings back on track with Daryl Mitchell at …

IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy Final in Dubai
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IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy Final in Dubai

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IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy Final in Dubai It's the ICC Men's Champions Trophy finale with India and New Zealand up against each other for the third time in an ICC final. ODI glory beckons the losers of the last two World Cup finals - India and New Zealand. New …

India vs New Zealand final: Santner says experience of playing Men in Blue last week 'will definitely help us out'
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India vs New Zealand final: Santner says experience of playing Men in Blue last week 'will definitely help us out'

Firstpost  

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner also said his teammates have learnt some valuable lessons from getting bamboozled by mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who had starred in India’s 44-run victory in Dubai last Sunday with a haul of 5/42. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner celebrates with Glenn Phillips after dismissing KL Rahul during the Champions Trophy Group A match against India …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: India vs New Zealand CT final in Dubai: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner press conference
2 weeks, 2 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: India vs New Zealand CT final in Dubai: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner press conference

The Hindu  

Mitchell Santner felt his side could take valuable lessons from last week’s loss to India into the final on Sunday. “But I think, having the run against India here a few days ago will help us understand the conditions a little bit better.” The Black Caps’ two ICC titles—the 2000 ICC Knockouts and 2021 World Test Championship triumph—came against India, …

Earlier loss against India will help understand conditions better, says Santner ahead of IND vs NZ Champions Trophy final
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Earlier loss against India will help understand conditions better, says Santner ahead of IND vs NZ Champions Trophy final

The Hindu  

Mitchell Santner felt his side could take valuable lessons from last week’s loss to India into the final on Sunday. “But I think, having the run against India here a few days ago will help us understand the conditions a little bit better.” The Black Caps’ two ICC titles—the 2000 ICC Knockouts and 2021 World Test Championship triumph—came against India, …

India vs New Zealand head-to-head in ICC knockouts: a look back
2 weeks, 2 days ago

India vs New Zealand head-to-head in ICC knockouts: a look back

The Hindu  

Fans are eagerly waiting for the D-Day of the ICC Champions Trophy when India meets New Zealand in the final at Dubai on Sunday. Here are the four matches featuring the two rivals in the ICC knockouts: 2000 Champions Trophy final, Nairobi, October 15, 2000 India and New Zealand met first in an ICC knockout game when Sourav Ganguly and …

India look to rise above spunky New Zealand, emotional bubble around Rohit, Kohli
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India look to rise above spunky New Zealand, emotional bubble around Rohit, Kohli

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: Successful in keeping opponents and vitriol at bay so far, India will have to rise above traditional bugbear New Zealand and a rigmarole of emotions surrounding stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to reclaim the Champions Trophy after 12 years here on Sunday. India have always found the resilient Kiwis a tall mountain to surmount, as the latter hold …

Forget India, it's New Zealand who might make use of the Dubai advantage
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Forget India, it's New Zealand who might make use of the Dubai advantage

India Today  

Since the start of the Champions Trophy, India has been the team in focus, mainly because they are the only side to have played all their matches at the same venue the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage New Zealand is the only team apart from India to have played in Dubai in the ongoing tournament. Jaffer cautions …

IND vs NZ: Can Mitchell Santner pull off a Pat Cummins to stun India in the final?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs NZ: Can Mitchell Santner pull off a Pat Cummins to stun India in the final?

India Today  

The Indian Cricket team is on the cusp of history as they’re just one step away from becoming the most successful team in the ICC Champions Trophy by winning three titles. Five years later, Santner bowled another miserly spell of 0/15 in the next edition of the T20 World Cup in 2021, which played a key role in handing India …

India favourites but only just against New Zealand in Champions Trophy final: Ravi Shastri
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

India favourites but only just against New Zealand in Champions Trophy final: Ravi Shastri

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has picked India as the favourites in Sunday's Champions Trophy summit clash against New Zealand but pointed out that the advantage will be miniscule, given that the Black Caps are a formidable side. New Zealand, who finished second behind India in Group A after losing their league match, secured their spot in the …

If there's one team that can beat India, it's New Zealand: Ravi Shastri
2 weeks, 2 days ago

If there's one team that can beat India, it's New Zealand: Ravi Shastri

India Today  

Ravi Shastri has claimed that while India may start as the favourites in the Champions Trophy 2025 final on Sunday, March 9, they only hold a slender advantage over New Zealand. Speaking on the ICC Review, Shastri said that if one team can beat India on Sunday, it will be New Zealand. "If there's one team that can beat India, …

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

ICC Champions Trophy final 2025: New Zealand have ‘open mind’ against India
2 weeks, 2 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy final 2025: New Zealand have ‘open mind’ against India

Al Jazeera  

Follow Al Jazeera’s live coverage of the final. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says mid-match communications and adaptability regarding the pitch in Sunday’s Champions Trophy final against India could be key to success. So, I think we have to be ready and be adaptable for what’s coming.” Will spin win the day for India or New Zealand? “He’s obviously a …

IND vs NZ final predicted XIs: Will four spinners script another ICC triumph?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs NZ final predicted XIs: Will four spinners script another ICC triumph?

India Today  

India and New Zealand are set to lock horns in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, March 9 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The inclusion of Varun Chakravarthy in the last group game against New Zealand turned out to be the decisive factor, as his maiden five-wicket haul scripted a 44-run win for India. India …

Champions Trophy 2024-25: Sitanshu Kotak feels India batting order battle-ready for title clash against New Zealand
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Champions Trophy 2024-25: Sitanshu Kotak feels India batting order battle-ready for title clash against New Zealand

The Hindu  

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak was pleased that every batter contributed to the team’s cause in its run to the final and felt the side is well-prepared, having encountered different situations in the four games so far. Secondly, in four matches, batting first or second, we have got runs from openers, and when they didn’t, the middle-order has scored,” said …

India vs New Zealand: 5 factors that could determine IND vs NZ result in Champions Trophy 2025 final
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

India vs New Zealand: 5 factors that could determine IND vs NZ result in Champions Trophy 2025 final

Live Mint  

Having faced each other in the group stages, India and New Zealand will once again come face-to-face in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Varun Chakravarthy's spin magic The decision to include Varun Chakravarthy at the last moment seems to have worked for the Indian team in the ICC Champions …

India’s ‘Dubai advantage’ in Champions Trophy: What players and experts are saying
2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

IND vs NZ: Sunil Gavaskar pinpoints India’s weak points before Champions Trophy final; ‘clearly, there’s a shortcoming’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs NZ: Sunil Gavaskar pinpoints India’s weak points before Champions Trophy final; ‘clearly, there’s a shortcoming’

Live Mint  

India might have been the only unbeaten team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 so far, but legendary Sunil Gavaskar still felt there are a few concerning areas that the Men in Blue need to take special care off ahead of the big final against New Zealand on Sunday. In the semifinal, India defeated Australia to book their third consecutive …

New Zealand would be better prepared: Wasim Jaffer cautions India before final
2 weeks, 3 days ago

New Zealand would be better prepared: Wasim Jaffer cautions India before final

India Today  

Former batter Wasim Jaffer stated that India may face a tough challenge in defeating New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday. Although India won their Group A clash against the Black Caps by 44 runs and topped the points table, Jaffer believed that New Zealand would be better prepared, having already played in Dubai. Champions …

Batting coach echoes Gautam Gambhir's stance, rejects Dubai advantage criticism
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Batting coach echoes Gautam Gambhir's stance, rejects Dubai advantage criticism

India Today  

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has dismissed claims that India playing all their matches in Dubai gives them an undue advantage in the Champions Trophy. Kotak echoed head coach Gautam Gambhir's views on the much-debated issue in the lead-up to the highly anticipated final against New Zealand. Head coach Gautam Gambhir had rubbished claims of an unfair advantage, pointing out …

New Zealand set for ‘scrap’ with India on slower pitch: Santner
2 weeks, 4 days 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. …

India banking on Varun voodoo to blank Kiwis again come Champions Trophy final
2 weeks, 4 days ago

India banking on Varun voodoo to blank Kiwis again come Champions Trophy final

The Hindu  

Varun Chakaravarthy’s career has been filled with bursts of highs and lows. From not being part of the provisional squad, Varun is now the ace up India’s sleeve as it looks to reclaim the Champions Trophy on Sunday. READ: Champions Trophy Final: New Zealand vows to ‘find little ways to win moments’ against India The spinner from Tamil Nadu looms …

Champions Trophy final: How New Zealand can derail undefeated India’s hopes of winning third title
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy final: How New Zealand can derail undefeated India’s hopes of winning third title

Firstpost  

As India gear up to face New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final, Rohit Sharma’s men must be wary of the Kiwis’ strengths. As India prepare to face New Zealand in the highly anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 final, Rohit Sharma and his men will be wary of the threats posed by the Black Caps. Champions Trophy 2025: News | …

'Gambhir will know it's hollow victory...': South Africa media's vicious attack on head coach's 'cringeworthy arrogance'
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2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

'We've had a go at India before': Mitchell Santner throws down gauntlet ahead of Champions Trophy final
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'We've had a go at India before': Mitchell Santner throws down gauntlet ahead of Champions Trophy final

Hindustan Times  

New Zealand will be facing India once again in the 2025 Champions Trophy but while the last fixture was essentially a dead rubber, this will be the one that decides the title itself. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said that they are taking motivation from that earlier performance. I think winning the toss will be nice as well," Santner told …

On this day: India thrash England to seal series and World Test Championship final spot
2 weeks, 4 days ago

On this day: India thrash England to seal series and World Test Championship final spot

Hindustan Times  

On this day in 2021, India delivered a dominant performance in the fourth Test against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, winning by an innings and 25 runs. This victory not only secured a 3-1 series win but also confirmed India’s place in the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand. Axar Patel celebrates with team-mates …

Cricket-It is what it is, New Zealand focused only on winning Champions Trophy
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Cricket-It is what it is, New Zealand focused only on winning Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

March 6 - Kane Williamson is too long in the tooth to get dragged into the debate over India getting to play the Champions Trophy final in Dubai and the batter is focused only on the chance of New Zealand grabbing silverware after reaching the title-decider. Cricket-It is what it is, New Zealand focused only on winning Champions Trophy The …

Cricket-It is what it is, New Zealand focused only on winning Champions Trophy
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Cricket-It is what it is, New Zealand focused only on winning Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

- Kane Williamson is too long in the tooth to get dragged into the debate over India getting to play the Champions Trophy final in Dubai and the batter is focused only on the chance of New Zealand grabbing silverware after reaching the title-decider. Cricket-It is what it is, New Zealand focused only on winning Champions Trophy The 34-year-old scored …

New Zealand not looking closely at India's Dubai advantage: Kane Williamson
2 weeks, 4 days ago

New Zealand not looking closely at India's Dubai advantage: Kane Williamson

India Today  

New Zealand star batter Kane Williamson emphasised that his side will not be paying too much attention to India’s familiarity with the Dubai ground ahead of their Champions Trophy final clash, citing it as something beyond their control. After beating South Africa by 50 runs in an action-packed semi-final on March 5courtesy of centuries from both Williamson and Rachin Ravindra …

New Zealand captain Santner looks forward to Champions Trophy rematch against India: ‘Cool feeling to make the final'
2 weeks, 5 days ago

New Zealand captain Santner looks forward to Champions Trophy rematch against India: ‘Cool feeling to make the final'

Firstpost  

New Zealand booked a date with India in Sunday’s Champions Trophy final in Dubai after pulling off a clinical 50-run victory over South Africa in the second semi-final in Lahore on Wednesday. Mitchell Santner celebrates with teammates after getting the key wicket of Rassie van der Dussen during the Champions Trophy semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa in Lahore. …

India search for perfection in the final
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India search for perfection in the final

Hindustan Times  

Dubai: Behind his abrasive exterior, Gautam Gambhir is still searching for “that perfect game”. The Indian head coach scoffed at a question singling out Virat’s importance in a run chase, then a little later, laud his senior batter for being a phenomenal ODI cricketer. Spin twist The last time India played an ICC event without Jasprit Bumrah was in the …

Steve Smith on India's Dubai advantage theory: Not buying into it
2 weeks, 5 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 Predicted Playing XI For Today’s Match: Four Spinners for Champions Trophy Semifinal?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

India vs Australia Predicted Playing XI For Today’s Match: Four Spinners for Champions Trophy Semifinal?

The Hindu  

India is likely to field four spinners against Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal in Dubai. Australia must replace the injured Matthew Short, with Jake Fraser-McGurk as a backup opener, though all-rounder Cooper Connolly could slot into the middle order, pushing Steve Smith up. Predicted Playing XIs India - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL …

Cut the ‘Head’, attack with Varun: How India can beat Australia in Champions Trophy semi-final
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cut the ‘Head’, attack with Varun: How India can beat Australia in Champions Trophy semi-final

Hindustan Times  

It’s been a while since India outwitted Australia in the knockout stages of a 50-over ICC tournament. WIN THE TOSS It’s been 13 One-Day Internationals since India last won the toss, in the 2023 World Cup semifinal against New Zealand. The aggressive left-hander took the 2023 World Test Championship final away from Rohit’s men with a blazing 163 and reprised …

Surprise! Australia add 2 extra spinners to support Adam Zampa vs India
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Surprise! Australia add 2 extra spinners to support Adam Zampa vs India

India Today  

As Australia prepare to take on India in the high-stakes Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai, the Steve Smith-led side have made two bold changes to their Playing XI, both aimed at strengthening their spin attack. |India vs Australia, Champions Trophy semi-final Updates| Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table However, it was the inclusion of two additional spinners that caught …

IND vs AUS: Varun Chakravarthy retains spot as India go with 4 spinners
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS: Varun Chakravarthy retains spot as India go with 4 spinners

India Today  

India have decided to stick with the four spinners policy for the semi-final against Australia in Dubai on Tuesday, March 4 as Varun Chakravarthy retained his spot in the side. Speaking at the press conference ahead of the semi-final, Rohit said that the option of 4 spinners was tempting and India have decided to go ahead with it. We've played …

India's spin overload vindicated as team lays out Varun trap for Australia in semis
2 weeks, 6 days ago

India's spin overload vindicated as team lays out Varun trap for Australia in semis

India Today  

"I have been here long enough to know what kind of players are talented," said India captain Rohit Sharma ahead of the semi-final of the Champions Trophy. After receiving praise for playing Varun Chakravarthy in the final group-stage match against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma broke down India's decision to field four spinners, alongside Chakravarthy, who was fast-tracked into the ODI …

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