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…
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…
TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: It took New Zealand just 6.4 overs to send India’s top three – Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli – back to the hut and the side was in a spot of bother at 30/3. The last time the Men in Blue had a similar start in ODIs was back in the…
Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A dramatic moment unfolded during India’s Champions Trophy 2025 clash against New Zealand when Virat Kohli’s dismissal sparked an animated reaction from Ravindra Jadeja, instantly going viral on social media.Kohli, one of cricket’s most celebrated batters, fell cheaply after an outstanding catch by Glenn Phillips.Attempting a fierce…
In Dubai on Sunday, India captain Rohit Sharma said he would have batted first even if he had won the toss against New Zealand. The skipper made sense because India had chased in their two matches so far in this Champions Trophy; however, the famed top order was not allowed to take off by the…
On the face of it, the concluding group-stage fixture of the Champions Trophy between India and New Zealand on Sunday may seem inconsequential. Both the teams are through to the semifinals and all four semifinalists have been confirmed, but there’s a lot more to this match in Dubai than it appears. Talking about the three…
NEW DELHI: As India prepare for their final group-stage match against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy, star batter Virat Kohli reflected on his roots, embracing the “Delhi da munda” spirit that has shaped his approach to cricket and life. The 36-year-old batting maestro, who will be playing his 300th ODI in Dubai on…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India bowler Praveen Kumar is confident that captain Rohit Sharma will add another ICC trophy to his impressive cabinet on March 9 in Dubai. Rohit captained India to 2024 T20 World Cup triumph by defeating South Africa in the final in Barbados, ending an 11-year…
Rohit Sharma and Mitchell Santner (ICC Photos) The four semifinalists of the Champions Trophy have been decided, with India and New Zealand progressing from Group A and South Africa joining Australia from Group B to complete the line-up. However, the match-ups are yet to be decided. That leaves the concluding game in Group A on…
India cricketers listen to head coach Gautam Gambhir during a training session. (TOI Photo) DUBAI: Thanks to the schedule, India have taken a largely unnecessary week’s break between their first and second match. Now, they have just a day’s turnaround between their last league match and the first semifinal, leaving the team with a slight…
