‘Definitely one of my most satisfying innings …’: Shubman Gill after a masterful ODI hundred in Champions Trophy opener | Cricket News – The Times of India

Shubman Gill celebrates his century in Dubai on Thursday. (ANI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Moments before the helmet came off and he broke into the trademark Shubman Gill bow to celebrate the three-figure mark, the 25-year-old was smiling ear to ear. There was a punch on the bat and the beaming smile didn’t leave his…

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‘I started to celebrate the hat-trick and then … ‘: Axar Patel reacts to Rohit Sharma’s dropped catch – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Axar Patel went from elation to disappointment in a matter of seconds after being denied a hat-trick during India’s opening match of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Group A at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.The left-arm spinner struck twice in two deliveries, rattling Bangladesh’s batting lineup, only to be denied…

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Watch: How Rohit Sharma messed up Axar Patel’s hat-trick chance | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma dents Axar Patel’s hat-trick hopes (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Axar Patel came agonisingly close to a sensational hat-trick during his spell against Bangladesh but was denied by a costly dropped catch in India’s first game of ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. The left-arm spinner struck twice…

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India’s spin puzzle: Why Axar, Jadeja are irreplaceable in Champions Trophy plans | Cricket News – The Times of India

Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel (PTI photo) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Just when the ring of fire was lit in its full glory, the Indian cricket team was applying the final touches to their preparations for the Champions Trophy and opener against Bangladesh. The batters were knocking a few deliveries, all bowlers rolled their arm over…

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India’s middle order a concern ahead of Champions Trophy | Cricket News – The Times of India

India have been dominant in the few ODIs they’ve played heading into the Champions Trophy, but inconsistencies remain in the batting order…Does India’s middle order wear an uncertain look heading into the Champions Trophy? The dominance against England at home in the lead up to the ICC tournament notwithstanding, there appears to be some confusion…

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‘Five spinners in Dubai! That’s one too many, if not two’ – Ashwin on India’s Champions Trophy squad | Cricket News – The Times of India

India will begin their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai, which will host all of India’s matches as part of the hybrid nature of the tournament, and have five spinners in their squad. But former off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin feels that the bowling attack is a little too spin-heavy for the pitch…

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Watch: ‘Greedy’ India coach wants batters to come out ‘all guns blazing’ against England in 4th T20I | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Leading the series 2-1, Suryakumar Yadav-led Team India would be looking to seal the T20I series against England in Pune on Friday.Ahead of the fourth game, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) shared a preview video on their official X handle that had India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar expressing his desire to seal the…

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‘Welcome Haksh Patel, India’s smallest, yet biggest fan’: Axar Patel and Meha Patel blessed with a baby boy | Off the field News – Times of India

Axar Patel, Meha Patel with Haksh Patel ( Instagram Photo) Indian cricketer Axar Patel joyfully announced the birth of his son, Haksh Patel, on Tuesday. He shared the news on Instagram with a charming photo of his newborn son. The baby, wearing a miniature Indian cricket team jersey, is seen holding his parents’ hands.“He’s still…

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Will India make changes in playing XI for the second T20I against South Africa? Former cricketer weighs in | Cricket News – Times of India

India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, right, with teammates. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: As India gear up for the second T20I against South Africa in Gqeberha on Sunday, all eyes are on potential changes to the playing XI, with leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi possibly making way if the team opts for only two spinners. India lead the four-match…

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