Rohit Sharma must be sharing his many years of experience with youngsters: Shikhar Dhawan | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has expressed his admiration for the young and talented Shubman Gill, who has been in exceptional form during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy. Gill’s impressive performances, including an unbeaten century against Bangladesh and a solid 46-run knock against Pakistan, have made him the top scorer for India, surpassing…

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Jasprit Bumrah to cheer from the stands as India take on Pakistan in Champions Trophy clash | Cricket News – The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (Photo credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be watching from the stands as Rohit Sharma‘s side faces Pakistan in a high-stakes Champions Trophy showdown at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Bumrah, who was initially named in the squad, had to be replaced after failing to recover…

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Champions Trophy: In red-hot form, India eye semis spot, Pakistan aim for survival as rivalry resumes in Dubai | Cricket News – The Times of India

India are clear favourites going into today’s big-ticket clash against Pakistan, who are in danger of getting knocked outDUBAI: Eight months after India pipped Pakistan in a thrilling, low-scoring group match of the T20 World Cup on a difficult pitch in New York, cricket’s most storied but, of late more of over-hyped rivalry will present…

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Champions Trophy: Should India bring in Arshdeep’s left-arm pace for Pakistan game? | Cricket News – The Times of India

Arshdeep Singh (AP Photo) Contrary to the predictions about the playing XI in the second match of Group A in the Champions Trophy on February 20, India opted for Harshit Rana as the second specialist pacer instead of Arshdeep Singh against Bangladesh.The move paid off, as Rana’s three-wicket spell (3 for 31) proved to be…

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‘I would replace Jasprit Bumrah with Arshdeep Singh, not Harshit Rana’: Ricky Ponting | Cricket News – The Times of India

Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has expressed his preference for Arshdeep Singh over Harshit Rana as a replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah in India’s opening match of the Champions Trophy against Bangladesh. Ponting’s recommendation comes despite Rana’s commendable performance ahead of the ICC event, citing…

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India will strongly miss Jasprit Bumrah in Champions Trophy: Shikhar Dhawan | – The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan believes that Rohit Sharma’s team will ‘strongly feel’ the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.Bumrah has been ruled out of the eight-team tournament due to a lower back injury, with Harshit Rana named as his replacement…

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‘He had out-bowled Bumrah …’: Balaji backs Shami to lead India’s pace attack with distinction at Champions Trophy – The Times of India

Mohammed Shami (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India pacer Laxmipathy Balaji has backed Mohammed Shami to lead India’s pace attack with distinction at the ICC Champions Trophy, set to begin on February 19 in Karachi. With India set to play all their matches in Dubai, Balaji believes Shami’s experience and skill will be crucial to…

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‘Best bowler in the world isn’t playing …’: David Lloyd expresses concerns over India’s pace attack at Champions Trophy | Cricket News – The Times of India

L-R: Jasprit Bumrah, Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s Champions Trophy campaign suffered a major setback with Jasprit Bumrah‘s withdrawal due to a back injury, leaving their bowling attack looking vulnerable. His replacement, Harshit Rana, is a promising but inexperienced pacer who recently debuted in the ODI series against England. With…

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ICC Champions Trophy: ‘Don’t think Jasprit Bumrah’s absence will have any major issue with Team India’s combination’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has expressed confidence in India’s chances at the ICC Champions Trophy despite Jasprit Bumrah‘s absence from the team.The selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar has named Harshit Rana as Bumrah’s replacement. Mohammad Shami will lead the pace attack alongside Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya.Go…

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Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Champions Trophy, one more surprise in final squad | Cricket News – The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In a significant blow to Team India, star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury. The Indian cricket board confirmed the development on Monday, announcing that young pacer Harshit Rana will replace Bumrah in the squad.Bumrah’s…

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