‘Even MS Dhoni as captain can’t do anything with this Pakistan team’: Sana Mir slams Pakistan’s squad selection | Cricket News – The Times of India

Sana Mir and Mohammad Rizwan NEW DELHI: Hosts and defending champions Pakistan crashed out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in the group stage after back-to-back defeats against New Zealand and India. While their campaign officially ends with a final match against Bangladesh, former women’s team captain Sana Mir believes Pakistan’s fate was sealed before…

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‘Need a complete overhaul’: Shahid Afridi slams Pakistan’s ‘outdated cricket’ after Champions Trophy exit – The Times of India

Shahid Afridi (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s early exit from the Champions Trophy has sparked strong criticism, with former captain Shahid Afridi calling for a complete overhaul of the team’s approach and mindset. The hosts and defending champions were knocked out in the group stage after losses to New Zealand and India, marking…

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‘Best 50-over player I’ve seen’: Ricky Ponting backs Virat Kohli to break Sachin Tendulkar’s ODI run-scoring record | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has heaped praise on Virat Kohli, acknowledging the Indian superstar’s consistency and longevity in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Speaking on The ICC Review, Ponting — himself one of the highest run-scorers in ODIs — expressed confidence in Kohli’s ability to finish as the format’s all-time leading run-getter. Kohli,…

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Champions Trophy Digest: India and New Zealand seal semis spot; Australia and South Africa eye knockouts | Cricket News – The Times of India

New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra, left, celebrates with teammate Tom Latham after scoring century. (AP Photo) New Zealand and India have stormed into the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 from Group A, leaving hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh out of contention. Rachin Ravindra‘s sublime 112 powered New Zealand to a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in…

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New Zealand, India book Champions Trophy semis berth; hosts Pakistan, Bangladesh knocked out | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: A returning Rachin Ravindra put up a batting masterclass, slamming a solid ton to steer New Zealand to an easy five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy Group A game in Rawalpindi on Monday.The win secured semifinal spots for both New Zealand and India from the group while eliminating hosts Pakistan and…

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Champions Trophy: Hosts Pakistan match India, South Africa’s dubious record | Cricket News – The Times of India

Team Pakistan (Photo by Sameer Ali/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan, the defending champions, have been knocked out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after suffering back-to-back defeats against New Zealand and India, respectively.Their early exit was sealed when New Zealand defeated Bangladesh on Monday, eliminating Pakistan from the tournament before the knockout stage. With that,…

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Virat Kohli asserts his dominance with record fifth Man of the Match award against Pakistan in ICC tournaments | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Modern-day great Virat Kohli reaffirmed his status as one of cricket’s greatest match-winners, securing a record fifth Man of the Match award against Pakistan in ICC tournaments. No other player in history has won more than three such awards against a single opponent, further highlighting Kohli’s dominance in high-pressure encounters. In the ICC…

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‘He gave me the tickets …’: ‘Proud’ coach Rajkumar Sharma reveals after Virat Kohli’s century against Pakistan | Cricket News – The Times of India

Coach Rajkumar Sharma and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli once again proved why he is one of the greatest batters in international cricket, leading India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in their ICC Champions Trophy Group A match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Poll What Plays a Bigger Role in…

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Shoaib Malik expresses frustration with song after Pakistan’s loss to India – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pakistan players walk after their loss to India in the ICC Champions Trophy. (AP Photo) Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik found a unique way to express his frustration after Pakistan’s six-wicket defeat to India in their Group A Champions Trophy clash in Dubai on Sunday. When asked for his reaction by former Pakistan pacer Shoaib…

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Virat Kohli on what it means to play against Pakistan – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli after India’s victory against Pakistan in Dubai. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Speaking candidly about his match-winning 82nd international century against Pakistan, India’s batting virtuoso Virat Kohli explained that his favorite cover drive shot puts him in a “catch 22” situation because it has been his weakness lately, but he has…

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