‘Have not heard from him’: Sunil Gavaskar questions if Gautam Gambhir will go the Rahul Dravid route with prize money | Cricket News – The Times of India

Gautam Gambhir (L) and Sunil Gavaskar (R). Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has questioned whether current coach Gautam Gambhir will follow Rahul Dravid‘s example of sharing prize money equally with support staff after India’s Champions Trophy victory.The exact amount of prize money allocated to Gambhir and the support staff remains undisclosed.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…

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Pakistan Cricket Board hits jackpot with USD 10 million profit after Champions Trophy | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pakistan cricket team (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that it is set to earn a profit of approximately USD 10 million by hosting the Champions Trophy, where the Indian team emerged as the champion. According to PCB spokesperson Aamir Mir and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Javed Murtaza, all expenses…

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‘Shared love of cricket’: New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon joins Ross Taylor for a game in Delhi | India News – The Times of India

‘Shared love of cricket’: New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon joins Ross Taylor for a game in Delhi (Picture credit: X/@chrisluxonmp) NEW DELHI: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expressed his love for cricket during his India visit by playing a friendly game with children in Delhi. In the pictures, the New Zealand PM and former…

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‘Never a personal criticism …’: Mohammad Hafeez clarifies remarks on Pakistan’s past cricket stars amid backlash | Cricket News – The Times of India

Video Grab: Mohammad Hafeez (2nd left) speaking during the TV discussion. Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has come forward to clarify his recent comments on the country’s past cricket stars, asserting that his remarks were taken out of context and fabricated by certain media houses. Hafeez’s original statement, which seemed to criticise legendary cricketers from…

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‘Avoid diplomatic incident’: Luxon thanks PM Modi for not mentioning NZ’s Champions Trophy defeat | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made a remark related to rivalry in cricket between the two nations during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, which led to laughter. Luxon mentioned New Zealand’s recent cricket losses to India and thanked Modi for not bringing them up.“I really appreciate…

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‘After 2021 World Cup, I received threat calls – ‘Don’t come to India”: Champions Trophy winner Varun Chakaravarthy | Cricket News – The Times of India

Varun Chakaravarthy (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Once Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the Champions Trophy, few could have predicted the impact mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy would go on to make. Drafted into the squad as the fifth spinner, Chakravarthy turned out to be India’s X-factor, finishing as the joint-highest wicket-taker with nine scalps in…

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‘Mohammed Shami is a world-class player for a reason’: Young Aussie rookie in awe of India pacer after Champions Trophy encounter | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mohammed Shami celebrates with Rohit Sharma after dismissing Australia’s Steve Smith. (PTI Photo) Australia’s young all-rounder Cooper Connolly cherished his memorable outing against India in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final, where he dismissed Indian skipper Rohit Sharma. Despite being dismissed early by the ever-reliable Mohammed Shami, Connolly remained optimistic, taking valuable lessons from his high-pressure…

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‘I don’t think that they had unfair advantage’: Glenn McGrath on India’s Champions Trophy matches at one venue | Cricket News – The Times of India

Glenn McGrath (TOI Photo) CHENNAI: Legendary Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath has backed Jasprit Bumrah to make a strong comeback from his back injury, saying that the premier India pacer has to be “smart” about it as he is no longer young. Bumrah missed the Champions Trophy with a lower-back issue and is likely to…

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AB de Villiers on Rohit Sharma: ‘Why would he retire?’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: South Africa batting legend AB de Villiers lauded Rohit Sharma’s legacy both as a batter and captain after India’s thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final. The victory marked India’s third Champions Trophy title and added another feather to Rohit’s already impressive cap. Under Rohit’s leadership, India lifted…

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