‘If Shubman Gill gets out early, Pakistan will have a good chance’: Ramiz Raja ahead of India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match | Cricket News – The Times of India

India’s Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli run between the wickets. (PTI Photo) As Pakistan prepare for their high-stakes Champions Trophy showdown against India on Sunday, former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief and cricketer Ramiz Raja believes their underdog status could work to their advantage. In his column for Dawn, Raja suggested that India’s top-order vulnerabilities…

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Champions Trophy, IND vs PAK: Babar Azam’s absence sparks speculation ahead of India clash; PCB chief demands victory at any cost | Cricket News – The Times of India

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi speaks with Pakistan cricketers in Dubai. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam was conspicuously absent from the team’s training session ahead of their high-stakes Champions Trophy clash against India on Sunday, fueling speculation about his availability for the crucial encounter. Even as doubts lingered over Azam’s participation, Pakistan…

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Champions Trophy Digest: Australia stun England in record chase; Pakistan face a must-win game against India | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Rizwan (Getty Images) Australia’s Josh Inglis, right, celebrates with teammate Glenn Maxwell after playing winning shot. (AP/PTI Photo) Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Rizwan (Getty Images) Australia’s Josh Inglis, right, celebrates with teammate Glenn Maxwell after playing winning shot. (AP/PTI Photo) Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Rizwan (Getty Images) Josh Inglis smashed a…

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Champions Trophy, IND vs PAK: ‘Pakistan has no chance of winning against India’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan interacts with teammate Babar Azam. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has dismissed Pakistan’s chances of defeating India in their crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Citing Pakistan’s recent struggles, including their tri-nation series loss and an underwhelming Test series against…

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India’s record vs Pakistan: A historic rivalry where recent numbers favour the Men in Blue | Cricket News – The Times of India

File Pic: India and Pakistan cricketers. (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: Cricket’s fiercest rivalry will take center stage on Sunday as India face Pakistan in a high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy clash at the Dubai International Stadium. With a packed 25,000-strong crowd and millions watching worldwide, the pressure is on, especially for Pakistan, whose title defense hangs…

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Champions Trophy: Pakistan turn to ex-cricketer’s Dubai expertise before do-or-die clash with India | Cricket News – The Times of India

Former Pakistan cricketer Mudassar Nazar TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: A sizable crowd had gathered outside the ICC Academy in Dubai on Friday when the Pakistan cricket team arrived for their first training session since landing in the city a day prior. Amid the chants of “Babar, Babar, King Babar, humara King Babar”, the players rushed into…

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India at Champions Trophy: Batters blaze, bowlers charge in high-intensity sessions | Cricket News – The Times of India

India captain Rohit Sharma during the net session. (Video grab) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: It’s been three days since the Indian cricket team landed in Dubai and the majority of that time has been spent at the ICC Academy. There is very little gap between their first two games versus Bangladesh (February 20) and Pakistan (February…

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Dubai Capitals beat Desert Vipers in last-ball thriller to reach ILT20 final | Cricket News – The Times of India

Dubai Capitals triumph in last-ball thriller to reach final. (ILT20 Photo) Dubai Capitals secured their spot in the ILT20 Season 3 final with a thrilling last-ball victory against Desert Vipers at Dubai International Stadium. The win was powered by Gulbadin Naib‘s outstanding performance, including his third consecutive half-century against the Vipers and two crucial wickets.The…

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ILT20: Desert Vipers beat Gulf Giants by six wickets for second consecutive win in season 3 | Cricket News – Times of India

Sam Curran and Sherfane Rutherford celebrate after Desert Vipers beat Gulf Giants. (ILT20 Photo) Desert Vipers clinched their second consecutive victory in the ILT20 Season 3, defeating the Gulf Giants by six wickets at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. An unbeaten 42 from all-rounder Sam Curran, coupled with Sherfane Rutherford’s explosive 40 off 18…

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