IND vs ENG: Mohammed Shami returns, no place for Rishabh Pant in T20I squad
2 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Mohammed Shami returns, no place for Rishabh Pant in T20I squad

India Today  

Mohammed Shami has made his long-awaited return to the Indian team as he has been picked for the upcoming T20I series against England. India, however, decided to leave Rishabh Pant out of the squad for the series as they decided to go with Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel as the designated wicketkeepers. Jurel comes in as Pant not featured A notable absentee from the squad was Pant, who last played a T20I during the Sri Lanka tour. Most of the Indian stars from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad have been given a rest, with Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar and Harshit Rana being the exceptions. India’s squad for T20I series against England Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel.

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Let Rishabh Pant open the batting: Sanjay Bangar's advice to LSG in IPL 2025
1 week ago

Let Rishabh Pant open the batting: Sanjay Bangar's advice to LSG in IPL 2025

India Today  

Former batter Sanjay Bangar said that Rishabh Pant should open the batting for the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League 2025. Bangar said that LSG should give Pant the freedom to express himself at the top of the order. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL Points Table | IPL Schedule “I always believed that in the white-ball format, the …

Virat, Rohit to keep A+ billing despite T20I retirement
1 week, 1 day ago

Virat, Rohit to keep A+ billing despite T20I retirement

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Ever since the A+ category has been added to Indian cricket’s annual contract for men, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah have enjoyed a pride of place. The three leading stars are expected to keep their place in the 2024-25 contract list, HT learns, despite Virat and Rohit’s T20I retirement following India’s 2024 World Cup win. This period …

Leading Test players, Karun Nair to be part of India A squad for England tour
1 week, 2 days ago

Leading Test players, Karun Nair to be part of India A squad for England tour

India Today  

Some of India's frontline players are likely to be part of the 'A' squad which will face the Lions in two four-day matches during the May-June window in preparation for the five-match Test series against England. India will begin their 45-day trip to England with the first Test at Headingley on June 20, as they will attempt to win their …

Rs 27 crore ka duck: Rishabh Pant memes viral after LSG captain out for 0 vs DC
1 week, 3 days ago

Rs 27 crore ka duck: Rishabh Pant memes viral after LSG captain out for 0 vs DC

India Today  

Rishabh Pant's debut for Lucknow Super Giants ended in disappointment as the wicketkeeper-batter was dismissed for 0. | DC vs LSG Scroecard | Pant looked completely out of touch as he faced five consecutive dot balls before attempting a big shot on the sixth delivery, only to throw away his wicket in the middle overs. He played two dot balls …

IPL 2025: How Suryakumar Yadav's Indian cricket team can benefit from the upcoming season?
1 week, 5 days ago

IPL 2025: How Suryakumar Yadav's Indian cricket team can benefit from the upcoming season?

Firstpost  

IPL 2025 will be a crucial tournament for Indian cricket team as they prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup, slated to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Here’s a look at how the IPL 2025 season can benefit Suryakumar Yadav and his Indian cricket team ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup: Openers can be finalised to replace …

ICC T20I Rankings: Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy remain in 2nd place; New Zealand’s Seifert, Allen make huge gains
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2 weeks ago

ICC T20I Rankings: Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy remain in 2nd place; New Zealand’s Seifert, Allen make huge gains

The Hindu  

Indian swashbuckler Abhishek Sharma and mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy continued to hold on to their career-best number two position in the latest ICC T20I chart for batters and bowlers, respectively. Meanwhile New Zealand’s opening pair of Tim Seifert and Finn Allen, and new-ball bowler Jacob Duffy have made huge gains in the player rankings after helping their team to a …

Captain Rishabh Pant vows to back his players to the hilt ahead of IPL 2025
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Captain Rishabh Pant vows to back his players to the hilt ahead of IPL 2025

India Today  

India wicketkeeper batter and Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant is ready to back his players to the hilt in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025. It is not just the management, I think it is because of the players we can create that environment," said Pant in a video shared by LSG on their X handle. Furthermore, Pant also …

'Think I'm closer to India return, but don't know...': Karun Nair sets his agenda straight to impress Ajit Agarkar
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'Think I'm closer to India return, but don't know...': Karun Nair sets his agenda straight to impress Ajit Agarkar

Hindustan Times  

Karun Nair is all set to play in his first Indian Premier League game in five years. Karun Nair last featured in an IPL game in 2020 Nair has been on a run-scoring spree in domestic cricket. Speaking to reporters in Delhi Capitals' first media interaction before IPL 2025, Nair admitted that his run in domestic cricket definitely put him …

Nitin Patel to leave BCCI's Centre of Excellence: Biggest player injuries successfully handled and controversies
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Nitin Patel to leave BCCI's Centre of Excellence: Biggest player injuries successfully handled and controversies

Firstpost  

During his three-year tenure at the NCA, during which he reported to Indian batting great VVS Laxman, former Mumbai Indians physiotherapist Nitin Patel was tasked with overseeing injury and workload management and rehabilitating both international and domestic cricketers. Reuters In a blow for the BCCI’s recently-inaugurated Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, physiotherapist Nitin Patel has decided to resign as the …

Varun Chakaravarthy recalls ‘dark’ phase post 2021 T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy winner reveals ‘I had to hide’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Varun Chakaravarthy recalls ‘dark’ phase post 2021 T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy winner reveals ‘I had to hide’

Live Mint  

India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy recalled the darkest and depressing phase of his career when he revealed that he received threat calls following the national team's group stage exit from the 2021 T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. Following his India debut, Varun Chakaravarthy was named in the Virat Kohli-led Indian squad for the T20 World Cup in 2021. …

IPL 2025: Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss first few matches for Mumbai Indians; Samson, Mayank await clearance
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IPL 2025: Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss first few matches for Mumbai Indians; Samson, Mayank await clearance

Firstpost  

Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the initial matches of IPL 2025 due to a lower back injury. New Delhi: Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the initial rounds of the IPL 2025 matches for Mumbai Indians as the star pacer is still recovering from the lower back injury that rendered him out of action since January. …

"Shami is a world-class player for a reason": Connolly on semi-final challenge
2 weeks, 5 days ago

"Shami is a world-class player for a reason": Connolly on semi-final challenge

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne March 14, : With Matthew Short sidelined due to injury ahead of Australia's Champions Trophy semi-final clash, the team management made a bold decision to bring in Cooper Connolly as the opener alongside Travis Head, as per the official website of ICC. "Shami is a world-class player for a reason": Connolly on semi-final challenge While Connolly was dismissed early …

Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss initial rounds of IPL 2025
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss initial rounds of IPL 2025

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the initial rounds of the IPL 2025 matches for Mumbai Indians as the star pacer is still recovering from the lower back injury that rendered him out of action since January. Bumrah suffered the injury during the second day of the fifth Test against Australia at Sydney and did not bowl in …

Most Wickets in Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakaravarthy finish in top three - Updated list of leading wicket-takers
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Most Wickets in Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakaravarthy finish in top three - Updated list of leading wicket-takers

Live Mint  

India Mohammed Shami and Varun Chakaravarthy finished in the top three of the highest wicket-takers after taking two and one wicket respectively in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. New Zealand's Matt Henry, who missed the final game due to an injury, tops the list with 10 wickets. Having said that, …

India vs New Zealand Final: Rohit Sharma creates record in losing the toss, asked to bowl; check out playing 11s
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

IND vs NZ Predicted Playing XI for Champions Trophy final: India to continue winning combo with four spinners?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

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 - …

IND vs NZ Final: Kuldeep Out, Harshit In? Possible India XI Revealed
3 weeks, 4 days ago

IND vs NZ Final: Kuldeep Out, Harshit In? Possible India XI Revealed

ABP News  

India predicted playing XI for IND vs NZ CT 2025 Final: The Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand is set to take place on Sunday at Dubai International Stadium. India enters IND vs NZ CT 2025 final undefeated after four consecutive wins, while New Zealand has secured three wins and one loss. India's Probable Playing XI: Rohit …

No Rohit Sharma or KL Rahul in Champions Trophy 2025 team! Aakash Chopra picks 3 Indians in his XI
3 weeks, 5 days ago

No Rohit Sharma or KL Rahul in Champions Trophy 2025 team! Aakash Chopra picks 3 Indians in his XI

Live Mint  

Champions Trophy 2025 is drawing to a close with the penultimate match of the tournament taking place in Dubai on Sunday between India and New Zealand. Ahead of the crucial clash, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has named his playing XI for the Champions Trophy, which surprisingly does not include Rohit Sharma or KL Rahul, but does include three Indians, …

India veteran questions Congress leader for controversial comments on Rohit Sharma
3 weeks, 5 days ago

India veteran questions Congress leader for controversial comments on Rohit Sharma

Deccan Chronicle  

India former cricketer and analyst Akash Chopra expressed disappointment over Congress leader Shama Mohamed's recent controversial statements on Rohit Sharma. Only one thing hurt me a lot and that was - 'the most unimpressive captain for India' or whatever" "How do you define whether someone is a good or an impressive captain or not?" Chopra took the instance of former …

Champions Trophy 2025: Top three batsmen and bowlers for India heading into the final
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Top three batsmen and bowlers for India heading into the final

The Hindu  

India is set to face New Zealand in the Final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium, on Sunday. Here are the top three performers for India in either department: Top three batters for India in the 2025 Champions Trophy: Virat Kohli - 217 runs FILE PHOTO: Virat Kohli plays a shot against Australia in the …

India playing 11 from 2000 Champions Trophy final vs New Zealand: Where are they now?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

India playing 11 from 2000 Champions Trophy final vs New Zealand: Where are they now?

India Today  

The Indian team were handed a massive heartbreak on 15th October 2000 following a four-wicket loss against New Zealand in the final of the ICC Knockout Trophy. He even coached the Indian team to the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph and is currently serving as the head coach of Rajasthan Royals for Indian Premier League 2025. Yuvraj Singh Yuvraj also …

Champions Trophy 2025: Trying to get my rhythm...more responsibility on me, says Mohammed Shami
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Trying to get my rhythm...more responsibility on me, says Mohammed Shami

The Hindu  

Mohammed Shami conceded that operating as India's lone front-line pacer after coming back from a lengthy injury layoff has been a heavy "responsibility" but said he is trying to regain his "rhythm" to suit the team's needs in the ongoing Champions Trophy. It is a responsibility when there are no two proper fast bowlers, and I have to shoulder more …

Champions Trophy: Shami draws first blood for India as Australia lose early wicket in semi-final
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy: Shami draws first blood for India as Australia lose early wicket in semi-final

New Indian Express  

India made a strong start in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final, striking early to put Australia under pressure. Earlier, Australia won the toss against India and chose to bat first in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai. India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra …

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan dropped from Pakistan T20I squad for New Zealand tour
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan dropped from Pakistan T20I squad for New Zealand tour

India Today  

Pakistan have left out Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for Pakistan’s T20I leg of their white-ball tour of New Zealand. As per a PCB statement, Pakistan chose Shadab and Salman for the captaincy roles with an eye on two major upcoming tournaments - the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to take place in September 2025, and the Men’s T20 …

IND vs AUS: Ravi Shastri suggests India to go with unchanged XI for semi-final
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs AUS: Ravi Shastri suggests India to go with unchanged XI for semi-final

India Today  

Former cricketer Ravi Shastri said that India shouldn’t tinker with their winning combination going into the semi-final of the Champions Trophy against Australia on Tuesday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Chakravarthy, who went wicketless in all three T20Is earlier in Dubai, picked up five wickets and helped India win by 44 runs. …

Champions Trophy: Shami draws first blood for India as Australia opt to bat in semi-final
Top News
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy: Shami draws first blood for India as Australia opt to bat in semi-final

New Indian Express  

India made a strong start in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final, striking early to put Australia under pressure. Earlier, Australia won the toss against India and chose to bat first in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai. India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra …

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award

The Hindu  

Indian cricket team's swashbuckling batter-keeper, who returned to action after surviving a horrific car accident in December 2022, has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Award 2025 in the comeback of the year category. Pant suffered the near-fatal car accident on December 30, 2022 while driving from Delhi to his hometown Roorkee. The 27-year-old made a remarkable recovery …

Benched Rishabh Pant's role in Champions Trophy revealed by Rohit Sharma: 'Got a batter sitting in the dugout...'
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Benched Rishabh Pant's role in Champions Trophy revealed by Rohit Sharma: 'Got a batter sitting in the dugout...'

Hindustan Times  

Rishabh Pant is arguably among the more notable of the names on the Indian bench for the ongoing Champions Trophy. KL Rahul's extraordinary record with the bat in the lower middle order for India in ODIs and his consistency with the gloves has resulted in Pant being relegated to the bench in the 50-over format despite being among the first …

India vs Australia: 3 Key Matchups and the Stats That Could Decide the Semifinal
4 weeks, 2 days ago

India vs Australia: 3 Key Matchups and the Stats That Could Decide the Semifinal

The Hindu  

India faces Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal in Dubai on Tuesday, their first ICC ODI clash since the 2023 World Cup final. While Australia boasts a strong batting unit, India’s spin-heavy attack could challenge its middle order, despite missing pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Here are three key match-ups to look out for: Travis Head vs Indian bowlers …

Virat Kohli frustrated, Rohit Sharma angry at KL Rahul's keeping blunders vs NZ; Gautam Gambhir told to wake up
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1 month ago

Virat Kohli frustrated, Rohit Sharma angry at KL Rahul's keeping blunders vs NZ; Gautam Gambhir told to wake up

Hindustan Times  

There was a reason why KL Rahul was backed over specialist wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant for a spot in the India XI in the 2025 Champions Trophy. While he picked up from where he left two years back, at least with the gloves, his keeping came under scrutiny on Sunday during the Champions Trophy match against New Zealand. India's Virat Kohli …

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Comeback of the Year award
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1 month ago

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Comeback of the Year award

India Today  

India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the Laureus World Sports awards 2025 under ‘Comeback of the year’ category. The batting stalwart won the Laureus Sporting Moment Award for India’s ODI World Cup 2011 triumph after a public fan vote. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Pant has been nominated alongside Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade, American swimmer …

Playing Varun Chakravarthy unbelievably good decision from Rohit-Gambhir: R Ashwin
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1 month ago

Playing Varun Chakravarthy unbelievably good decision from Rohit-Gambhir: R Ashwin

India Today  

Ravichandran Ashwin believes India skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir made an excellent call by selecting Varun Chakravarthy against New Zealand in their final group-stage fixture of the Champions Trophy on March 2. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin praised Rohit and Gambhir for accurately assessing the Dubai pitch conditions and bringing in Chakravarthy in place of Harshit …

IND vs NZ | Varun Chakravarthy elated with Dubai redemption: Looks good right now
1 month ago

IND vs NZ | Varun Chakravarthy elated with Dubai redemption: Looks good right now

India Today  

India spinner Varun Chakravarthy expressed his delight at completing his Dubai redemption on Sunday, February 2 as he guided India to a big win over New Zealand. In 2021, Varun had a lacklustre T20 World Cup campaign, as he went wicketless in 3 matches and was dropped from the playing XI. While Varun went wicketless in T20 World Cup 2021, …

IND vs NZ Stats: Chakravarthy surpasses Shami with maiden ODI five-for; Kohli joins elite club
1 month ago

IND vs NZ Stats: Chakravarthy surpasses Shami with maiden ODI five-for; Kohli joins elite club

Firstpost  

Varun Chakravarthy led the way with a haul of 5/42 as India bowl New Zealand out for 205 after setting them 250 to win in the final group match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. India leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy celebrates with Virat Kohli after dismissing New Zealand opener Will Young in the Champions Trophy Group A match in Dubai on …

India vs New Zealand Live Score, Champions Trophy 2025: Pandya, Jadeja look to give IND good finish
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1 month ago

India vs New Zealand Live Score, Champions Trophy 2025: Pandya, Jadeja look to give IND good finish

Hindustan Times  

India vs New Zealand Live Score, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja are looking to give India a good finish but New Zealand have been picking wickets whenever it started to look like a partnership was getting out of hand. India have rested Hasrhit Rana and included Varun Chakravarthy in their squad while New Zealand have brought …

India vs New Zealand Live Score, Champions Trophy 2025: Pandya, Jadeja look to give IND good finish
Top News
1 month ago

India vs New Zealand Live Score, Champions Trophy 2025: Pandya, Jadeja look to give IND good finish

Hindustan Times  

India vs New Zealand Live Score, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja are looking to give India a good finish but New Zealand have been picking wickets whenever it started to look like a partnership was getting out of hand. India have rested Hasrhit Rana and included Varun Chakravarthy in their squad while New Zealand have brought …

Champions Trophy 2025: Arshdeep Singh to replace Mohammed Shami for New Zealand match? Here’s what we know
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Arshdeep Singh to replace Mohammed Shami for New Zealand match? Here’s what we know

Live Mint  

India play their final league match of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday when they take on New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium. Ahead of the start of the India-New Zealand clash in Dubai, reports have suggested that veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, who did not prove effective in the India-Pakistan game, could be rested for the upcoming match. …

Arshdeep Singh comes in, Mohammed Shami rested: India's likely XI vs New Zealand in Champions Trophy 2025
1 month ago

Arshdeep Singh comes in, Mohammed Shami rested: India's likely XI vs New Zealand in Champions Trophy 2025

Hindustan Times  

Having already booked their seat in the semi-finals, India take on New Zealand in their final Champions Trophy 2025 Group A fixture, in Dubai on Sunday. India trail 5-10, and have lost to New Zealand in a WTC final and also at the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-finals, which also turned out to be MS Dhoni’s final international match. Against …

IND vs NZ: Varun Chakravarthy gets a game, India play only 1 specialist pacer
1 month ago

IND vs NZ: Varun Chakravarthy gets a game, India play only 1 specialist pacer

India Today  

Contrary to expectations, India rested young fast bowler Harshit Rana and added Varun Chakravarthy to the playing XI for their final Group A game of Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand. It was widely expected that senior fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who has been struggling with fitness concerns, would be rested and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh would play in his …

India vs New Zealand predicted playing XIs: Will Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami play in IND vs NZ Champions Trophy clash?
1 month ago

India vs New Zealand predicted playing XIs: Will Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami play in IND vs NZ Champions Trophy clash?

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami are doubtful starters as India prepare to face New Zealand in their final group A game in the ICC Champions Trophy 2024. For the unversed, both Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami suffered hamstring niggles during their clash against Pakistan in Dubai last Sunday. Considering the New Zealand clash a dead rubber, giving Rohit Sharma rest …

Mohammed Shami to be replaced by Arshdeep Singh in India's XI against New Zealand
1 month ago

Mohammed Shami to be replaced by Arshdeep Singh in India's XI against New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma is fit and unlikely to be rested from India's last group-stage match against New Zealand on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium but changes are likely in India's XI. Mohammed Shami The presence of five left-handed batters in the New Zealand line-up is also another major reason why India want a different angle with Arshdeep bringing …

Champions Trophy: Shami likely to be rested against NZ; Arshdeep may replace him
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1 month ago

Champions Trophy: Shami likely to be rested against NZ; Arshdeep may replace him

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: The presence of five left-handed batters in the New Zealand line-up and the slight calf trouble faced by Mohammed Shami during the Pakistan game may force the Indian team management to play left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh in the Sunday's Champions Trophy game. If the Friday's practice session was an indication, then the Punjab pacer in all likelihood will replace …

IND vs NZ: Mohammed Shami to be rested for clash, Arshdeep Singh to come in
1 month ago

IND vs NZ: Mohammed Shami to be rested for clash, Arshdeep Singh to come in

India Today  

The presence of five left-handed batters in the New Zealand line-up and the slight calf trouble faced by Mohammed Shami during the Pakistan game may force the Indian team management to play left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh in Sunday's Champions Trophy game. If the Friday's practice session was an indication, then the Punjab pacer in all likelihood will replace Shami, who …

Pant in, KL Rahul rested vs NZ? India assistant coach ten Doeschate answers
1 month ago

Pant in, KL Rahul rested vs NZ? India assistant coach ten Doeschate answers

India Today  

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate addressed the team’s wicketkeeping dilemma ahead of their final Champions Trophy group-stage clash against New Zealand on March 2. With both teams already securing semi-final berths, speculation is rife about potential lineup changes, including the possibility of Rishabh Pant replacing KL Rahul behind the stumps. With Rahul’s limited time in the middle, some argue …

Rohit Sharma to miss IND vs NZ clash in Champions Trophy 2025? Who will lead India in star batter’s absence?
1 month ago

Rohit Sharma to miss IND vs NZ clash in Champions Trophy 2025? Who will lead India in star batter’s absence?

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma might have to sit out against New Zealand in the final Group A encounter in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai after the India captain suffered an injury scare in their win over Pakistan. According to an Indian Express report, the Indian team management is mulling to rest Rohit Sharma against New Zealand. Resting Rohit Sharma …

Jos Buttler takes a dig at India for only playing in Dubai: It's a unique tournament
1 month, 1 week ago

Jos Buttler takes a dig at India for only playing in Dubai: It's a unique tournament

India Today  

England captain Jos Buttler has taken a sly dig at India’s advantage in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, who’re playing all of their matches at the same venue in the tournament. After denying to travel to the host country, Pakistan, India are playing all of their matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, where the pitches are …

Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami injuries: Shreyas Iyer provides crucial updates
1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami injuries: Shreyas Iyer provides crucial updates

India Today  

India batter Shreyas Iyer provided fitness updates for captain Rohit Sharma and fast bowler Mohammed Shami after the India vs Pakistan match in the Champions Trophy. While Shami left the field to receive some treatment on his shin inside the first 10 overs of the match, Rohit was off for an extended period of time, supposedly due to a hamstring …

Hardik Pandya joins Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar in elite Indian all-round list after stellar outing vs Pakistan
1 month, 1 week ago

Hardik Pandya joins Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar in elite Indian all-round list after stellar outing vs Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya provided a terrific contribution to India’s bowling innings, taking two wickets including the crucial opening scalp of Babar Azam to begin the wicket-taking for his team. Dubai, Feb 23 : India's Hardik Pandya celebrates the wicket of Pakistan's Saud Shakeel during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025- Group A match, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday. …

IND vs PAK: Shaheen Afridi castles Rohit Sharma with a searing yorker in Dubai; watch video
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs PAK: Shaheen Afridi castles Rohit Sharma with a searing yorker in Dubai; watch video

Firstpost  

Skipper Rohit Sharma was off to a fiery start in India’s chase of the 242-run target set by Pakistan, racing to 20 with the help of three fours and a six, when he was castled by a searing yorker from left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi. Rohit Sharma walks back to the pavilion after getting castled by Shaheen Shah Afridi in …

IND vs PAK, Champions Trophy 2025: Injury scare for Mohammed Shami? India pacer leaves field midway
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs PAK, Champions Trophy 2025: Injury scare for Mohammed Shami? India pacer leaves field midway

Live Mint  

IND vs PAK, Champions Trophy 2025: Amid the high intensity match between India and Pakistan underway at Dubai during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, with Pakistan batting first, India's star pacer Mohammad Shami appeared to be struggling with calf muscle. Mohammad Shami seemed to have some pain in his ankle region during his spell. Following this, the physio …

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