Team India star players, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, head to Dubai for Champions Trophy – WATCH – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The initial contingent of Indian cricketers and support personnel gathered at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Saturday, readying for their flight to Dubai ahead of the Champions Trophy.The Indian team’s opening match is scheduled against Bangladesh on February 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium….

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‘We’ve got plenty of options’: Steve Smith optimistic about Australia’s Champions Trophy prospects | Cricket News – The Times of India

Australia captain Steve Smith (Pic credit: CA) Australia’s stand-in skipper Steve Smith remains confident about his team’s prospects at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, despite a 2-0 ODI series loss to Sri Lanka.Australia, plagued by selection setbacks, entered the series without key players Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Marsh, all sidelined due to injuries….

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EXCLUSIVE | ‘India are always there near the end,’ says Tim Southee on Champions Trophy chances – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India, New Zealand, Bangladesh and Pakistan are in the same group for the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9, across Pakistan and Dubai. India will begin their campaign in Dubai on February 20 against Bangladesh, followed by a high-stakes…

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Kapil Dev on Jasprit Bumrah’s absence: ‘Why talk about someone who … ?’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev on Friday voiced concern over the growing number of injuries among Indian cricketers, blaming the demanding schedule that keeps players on the field for nearly 10 months a year. He pointed out that the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru has become more of a…

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‘Stay calm and block that noise out’: Sarfaraz Ahmed backs Pakistan for high-intensity India clash in Champions Trophy | Cricket News – The Times of India

File Pic: India and Pakistan cricketers. (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 event ambassador and former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has urged the hosts to maintain a smart and intense approach when they face India on February 23 in Dubai.Sarfaraz, who captained Pakistan to their memorable Champions Trophy triumph in 2017, highlighted the…

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‘Pakistan are still very, very dangerous’: Shastri, Ponting explain why the hosts are a formidable force at ICC Champions Trophy | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pakistan cricketers (X Photo) Former cricketers Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting believe Pakistan will be a formidable force at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, citing home advantage, a potent pace attack, and key match-winners as reasons why they could excel.With Pakistan set to co-host a senior ICC event for the first time since the 1996…

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Hardik Pandya: ‘I don’t play for Hardik Pandya, I play for India’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

<p>Hardik Pandya (ICC Photo)<br></p> NEW DELHI: India’s star all-rounder is brimming with confidence. He is eager to step onto the field, send the ball soaring into the stands, and rattle the stumps with his fiery bowling. Known for turning games on their head, Hardik Pandya is all set for the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy….

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