Champions Trophy: Australia add young all-rounder to squad ahead of semi-final clash against India | Cricket News – The Times of India

Cooper Connolly, right, of Australia. (Getty Images) Australia have drafted young all-rounder Cooper Connolly into their ICC Champions Trophy squad as a replacement for the injured Matthew Short, just ahead of their semi-final clash against India in Dubai on Tuesday. Short sustained a calf injury while fielding during Australia’s rain-affected match against Afghanistan in Lahore….

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Champions Trophy Digest: India top Group A, set up semi-final clash with Australia | Cricket News – The Times of India

India’s Varun Chakravarthy, second from right, celebrates the wicket of New Zealand’s Will Young with his team mates. (AP Photo) India continued their dominant run in the ICC Champions Trophy, securing a comfortable victory over New Zealand in their final group-stage encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The win ensured India finished at the…

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Record-breaking spell! Varun Chakravarthy registers best-ever bowling figures for India on Champions Trophy debut – The Times of India

India’s Varun Chakravarthy and Rohit Sharma celebrate the wicket of New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Spinner Varun Chakravarthy made a memorable ICC Champions Trophy debut on Sunday, producing a sensational five-wicket haul as India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs in their final group-stage match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. His performance…

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Viral Moment! Virat Kohli playfully ‘touches’ Axar Patel’s feet after Kane Williamson’s dismissal – Watch – The Times of India

Virat Kohli having a fun banter with Axar Patel. (Pic credits: X) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli is well known for his on-field antics, which often entertain fans just as much as his batting heroics. From urging the crowd to cheer louder to mimicking his teammates, Kohli’s exuberance is always on display. During…

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‘Virat, Hardik, Rohit helped me keep my calm’: Varun Chakaravarthy admits nervousness against New Zealand | Cricket News – The Times of India

India’s Varun Chakravarthy (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India capped off their Group A campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy with a commanding 44-run victory over New Zealand, thanks to Shreyas Iyer’s composed 79 and Varun Chakaravarthy’s stellar 5/42. The win secured India’s place at the top of the table and set up a highly anticipated…

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Champions Trophy: Shreyas Iyer, Varun Chakravarthy shine as India beat New Zealand to set up semifinal with Australia | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer’s composed 79 off 98 balls and Varun Chakravarthy’s outstanding 5/42 powered India to a 44-run victory over New Zealand in their final Group A match on Sunday, securing their place at the top of the table and setting up a semifinal showdown with Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy.Despite Iyer’s resilient…

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