Virat Kohli’s Champions Trophy preparations: Red kit bag and multiple bat checks | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli (Image credit: TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: Cameras clicked, shutters flashed, and eager fans did everything they could to catch a glimpse of their Team India superstars as Rohit Sharma and his men hit the training ground at the ICC Academy ahead of their opening ICC Champions Trophy clash against Bangladesh. Poll What Excites You…

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Champions Trophy 2025: Full fixtures and key matchups as tournament returns after eight years | Cricket News – The Times of India

The Champions Trophy is set to return for its ninth edition, featuring the top eight ODI teams in the world. Hosted by defending champions Pakistan and the UAE, the tournament will be played for the first time since 2017, when Pakistan lifted the trophy for the first time. The qualification for the 2025 Champions Trophy…

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‘It’s a perennial weakness’: Ex-India cricketer highlights Pakistan’s weaknesses ahead of Champions Trophy – The Times of India

Pakistan cricket team (Photo credit: PCB) NEW DELHI: With just a few days to go for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has pointed out Pakistan’s tendency to crumble under pressure as a key weakness ahead of the tournament. Despite being the defending champions from the last edition in 2017, Pakistan…

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Team India lands in Dubai for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 | Cricket News – The Times of India

Image credit: TimesofIndia.com NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma, star batter Virat Kohli, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and the rest of Team India have arrived in Dubai for the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to begin on February 19. The two-time Champions Trophy winners will start their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20,…

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‘Pakistan on right track’: Waqar Younis on team’s chances in Champions Trophy | Cricket News – The Times of India

Image credit: Pakistan Cricket NEW DELHI: The cricket world will come to a standstill on March 23, a Super Sunday, as arch-rivals India and Pakistan lock horns at the Dubai International Stadium. The two teams are part of Group A in the ICC Champions Trophy, alongside New Zealand and Bangladesh. The tournament, scheduled from February…

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Rohit Sharma’s special moment with fans before boarding flight for Champions Trophy – WATCH | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma was among the first group of team members to depart for Dubai from Mumbai ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, which begins on February 19. Visuals from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai captured Rohit and his teammates, along with the support staff, checking in for their flight…

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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 have an issue in bowling’: Aakash Chopra advises India to chase in Champions Trophy matches | Cricket News – The Times of India

Captain Rohit Sharma with his teammates. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has urged Team India to prioritise chasing targets in the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, citing concerns over their bowling attack. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra emphasised that India’s strength lies in their batting, and they should structure their…

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‘This team will do great in Champions Trophy, Babar Azam should open’: Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pakistan interim coach Aaqib Javed and Babar Azam (Agency Photos) The Pakistan team management has entrusted their former skipper Babar Azam with opening the batting alongside Fakhar Zaman in the absence of the injured Saim Ayub, but his failure in three innings of the tri-series has invited criticism from former players. However, team’s interim head…

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