‘No better feeling than … ‘: Tilak Varma after his match-winning knock vs England | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Tilak Varma delivered a stellar performance, guiding India to a thrilling win over England in the second T20I on Saturday with an unbeaten 72 off 55 balls.Varma’s third T20 half-century came in a critical situation as India recovered from 78/5 in the 10th over to chase down the 166-run target with four balls…

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‘If Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli play well, only then you can win matches in Dubai’: Mohammad Kaif on India’s Champions Trophy chances | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has emphasised the significance of veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for India’s campaign in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The duo, who excelled as India’s top run-getters in the 2023 ODI World Cup, remain pivotal to the team’s success despite nearing…

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Champions Trophy: Former Pakistan wicketkeeper names the player who completes Indian playing XI | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The player who completes the Indian playing XI for the ICC Champions Trophy next month is Hardik Pandya, according to former Pakistani wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal.Prior to being sidelined by an injury sustained during the campaign, Hardik was an essential part of India’s ODI World Cup 2023 campaign.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…

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‘Mohammed Siraj should have been in India’s Champions Trophy squad’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed his disappointment over the exclusion of Mohammed Siraj from India’s Champions Trophy squad, suggesting that the seamer would have been a more valuable asset than a spin-bowling all-rounder like Ravindra Jadeja. Poll Do You Agree with Aakash Chopra’s Opinion on Mohammed Siraj’s Omission? Speaking on his…

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‘Heir apparent’: Aakash Chopra backs vice-captain Shubman Gill, questions Yashasvi Jaiswal’s T20I exclusion | Cricket News – The Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra, on his YouTube channel, weighed in on Shubman Gill‘s vice-captaincy appointment for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the England ODIs, stating it solidifies his position in the squad. “Gill being made the vice-captain means he is the heir…

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Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal make Team India’s Champions Trophy squad | Cricket News – The Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah during a training session. (PTI Photo) Selectors hopeful of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah recovering in time for ICC tournament; Mohammed Shami makes ODI returnMUMBAI: Jasprit Bumrah was on Saturday named in India’s squad for the Champions Trophy in spite of the premier pacer being advised complete rest for…

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‘Sab mere ko bol rahe hai yaar’: Rohit Sharma’s private chat with Ajit Agarkar goes viral – WATCH – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: During a press conference in Mumbai on Saturday, India captain Rohit Sharma and men’s selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Prior to the start of the conference, cameras captured a private conversation between Rohit and Agarkar, which later…

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Champions Trophy: Shubman Gill picked as India vice-captain, chief selector explains why | Cricket News – The Times of India

Subhman Gill (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The announcement of India’s 2025 ICC Champions Trophy squad has sparked conversations, with the selection of Shubman Gill as the team’s vice-captain becoming one of the major talking points. Addressing the media during the squad reveal, chief selector Ajit Agarkar shed light on this significant decision.“Gill…

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‘Mere ko ek-dedh ghanta baithna padega’: Rohit Sharma caught off-guard on mic – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar during a press conference in Mumbai on January 18, 2025. (Photo by Indranil Mukherjee/AFP/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: It was after more than a two-hour delay that India captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar arrived for a scheduled press conference to announce the team for the ODIs against England…

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The curious case of Abhimanyu Easwaran: A perpetual wait for maiden India cap | Cricket News – Times of India

Abhimanyu Easwaran. (Pic Credit – X) Young Indian player Abhimanyu Easwaran’s cricketing journey is a tale of grit and patience. Despite a stellar domestic record, including consistent performances for Bengal and India A, the domestic doyen continues to wait for his maiden India cap. Poll What Do You Think About Abhimanyu Easwaran’s Continued Patience for…

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