NEW DELHI: India began their Champions Trophy campaign on a high with a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh, and vice-captain Shubman Gill heaped praise on Mohammed Shami for his impressive 5/53 spell. Gill hailed the veteran pacer as a “legend,” emphasising the difficulty of making a strong comeback after an injury.Returning after a 14-month layoff following…
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh’s total of 228 created mild concern in the Indian camp during the chase at their ICC Champions Trophy opener in Dubai on Thursday, as India were positioned at 144/4, requiring 85 runs from 20 overs. Former India opener Virender Sehwag dismissed any notion of Bangladesh posing a serious threat or defending their…
Mohammed Shami (Photo credit: BCCI) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: “Mehnat meri hai, dua aap logo ki and dene waala upar hai… “With ball still in hand when he sat down for one of the most heart-warming media interactions, Mohammed Shami would have certainly felt lighter. The load was finally off the knees and ankle which endured…
Shubman Gill and Mohammed Shami (BCCI Photo) DUBAI: An eighth ODI hundred by Shubman Gill (101 not out, 129b, 9×4, 2×6) and a superb five-wicket haul by veteran pacer Mohammed Shami (five for 53 in 10 overs) helped India down Bangladesh by six wickets and get off their 2025 Champions Trophy campaign off in style…
NEW DELHI: Axar Patel went from elation to disappointment in a matter of seconds after being denied a hat-trick during India’s opening match of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Group A at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.The left-arm spinner struck twice in two deliveries, rattling Bangladesh’s batting lineup, only to be denied…
Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel (PTI photo) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Just when the ring of fire was lit in its full glory, the Indian cricket team was applying the final touches to their preparations for the Champions Trophy and opener against Bangladesh. The batters were knocking a few deliveries, all bowlers rolled their arm over…
NEW DELHI: India’s star allrounder Hardik Pandya showcased a heartfelt gesture that won the admiration of fans during the third and final T20I against Bangladesh in Hyderabad on Saturday. After India posted a massive total of 297/6 in 20 overs, Pandya took his place on the field, positioned at the boundary ropes. It was here…
NEW DELHI: With India having already secured the series, skipper Suryakumar Yadav opted to rest Arshdeep Singh, elevating Mayank Yadav to the role of frontline pacer for the third T20I against Bangladesh in Hyderabad on Saturday.The young and talented Mayank quickly justified his captain’s trust by taking a wicket with his very first delivery of…
Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India achieved a remarkable victory in the third T20I against Bangladesh at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, winning by a massive margin of 133 runs and clinching the series 3-0. Following the triumph, captain Suryakumar Yadav praised the batsmen for their outstanding performances and adaptability and…
Ravi Bishnoi (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi played a crucial role in India’s 133-run victory over Bangladesh in Hyderabad on Saturday, securing a 3-0 series sweep. Bishnoi’s impressive spell of 3/30 in four overs helped seal the win, making him the standout performer with the ball. He dismissed Najmul Hossain Shanto…
