BCCI Photo NEW DELHI: Astrologer Greenstone Lobo has made a bold prediction ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, stating that Rohit Sharma’s team will defeat New Zealand and lift the prestigious trophy on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium.India remain the only unbeaten side in the eight-team tournament and are now just one…
Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The outcome of Sunday’s ICC Champions Trophy final is likely to form the base for Indian cricket’s preparation for the ODI World Cup in 2027 and the next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. It could determine the future course for captain Rohit Sharma with the Indian cricket board (BCCI)…
TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Karachi to Rawalpindi to Dubai to Lahore to back in Dubai. Last few weeks have seen New Zealand play their four Champions Trophy fixtures at four different venues and they have only lost one game – to India in Dubai. Three days after losing the game, the Black Caps have landed in…
Sourav Ganguly and Rachin Ravindra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand star batter Rachin Ravindra has etched his name in the history books of the ICC Champions Trophy by equalling a massive record held by former Team India skipper Sourav Ganguly. The New Zealand batter’s spectacular century against South Africa in the second semi-final of…
NEW DELHI: Veteran batter Virat Kohli turned back the clock with a composed 84, leading India to a tense four-wicket victory over Australia in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday. Chasing 265, India lost the 36-year-old Kohli in the final stretch, but KL Rahul’s unbeaten 42 ensured the team crossed the line…
Steve Smith survives (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Cricket is a game of fine margins, and Australia’s Steve Smith had a lucky escape during the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal against India at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. In a bizarre moment, an Axar Patel delivery clipped the inside edge of Smith’s bat, deflected onto his pad,…
Tom Latham (Pic Credit – X) New Zealand remain undeterred by their recent travel schedule as they gear up for their ICC Champions Trophy semifinal against South Africa on Wednesday. Despite shifting between Dubai and Lahore, the Black Caps are focused on delivering their best performance and securing a spot in the final. Speaking ahead…
India’s captain Rohit Sharma (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: As India prepare to face Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday, former cricketer Aakash Chopra has stressed the importance of the toss, pointing out that India have won all three group-stage matches despite Rohit Sharma losing every toss. However, he believes that…
Steve Smith and Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: As India prepare to face Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday, former cricketer Aakash Chopra has pinpointed three key battles that could decide the high-stakes encounter. India, unbeaten in the tournament after a commanding 44-run win over New Zealand, will look to avenge…
Jake Fraser-McGurk (Getty Images) Australia need to fill a spot at the top of the order for their semi-final against India on Tuesday, after a quadriceps injury ruled out Matthew Short for the remainder of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.Former captain Ricky Ponting has declared he would back big-hitting youngster Jake Fraser-McGurk to slot in…
