‘Mohammed Shami is a world-class player for a reason’: Young Aussie rookie in awe of India pacer after Champions Trophy encounter | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mohammed Shami celebrates with Rohit Sharma after dismissing Australia’s Steve Smith. (PTI Photo) Australia’s young all-rounder Cooper Connolly cherished his memorable outing against India in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final, where he dismissed Indian skipper Rohit Sharma. Despite being dismissed early by the ever-reliable Mohammed Shami, Connolly remained optimistic, taking valuable lessons from his high-pressure…

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Champions Trophy final: Clinical India wary of old bugbear New Zealand amid talk of captain Rohit Sharma’s ODI farewell | Cricket News – The Times of India

Team India, currently in scintillating form, will look to clinch their third ICC Champions Trophy title when they face a determined New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. India’s previous triumphs came in 2002 and 2013, and this final offers them a chance to settle some old scores against the…

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‘Listen from one ear, ignore from the other’: Former India cricketer to Mohammed Shami over ‘Roza’ criticism | Cricket News – The Times of India

India’s Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former wicketkeeper-batter Syed Kirmani has expressed his opinion that experienced fast bowler Mohammed Shami should disregard the criticism he has received for not fasting during Ramadan in the semi-final match between India and Australia. This critique came to the forefront when All India Muslim Jamaat…

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Virat Kohli, Rachin Ravindra lead ‘Player of the Tournament’ race ahead of Champions Trophy final | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli and Rachin Ravindra As anticipation builds for the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the nominees for the prestigious ‘Player of the Tournament‘ award. Reflecting the dominance of the two finalist teams, nine out of…

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IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India vs New Zealand Pitch Report and Match Preview | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Mitchell Santner (Agency Photo) The Champions Trophy 2025 final will see India and New Zealand lock horns at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, March 9. Both teams have taken contrasting routes to the summit clash, but history suggests that this could be yet another classic Indo-Kiwi encounter.India, led by Rohit Sharma,…

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‘Shami saheb, don’t give a damn’: Javed Akhtar backs Mohammed Shami amid Roza controversy | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mohammed Shami (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar has extended his support to Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, who recently found himself at the center of controversy after Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, the President of All India Muslim Jamaat, labeled him “a criminal” for not observing ‘Roza’ during Ramzan.Akhtar urged Shami to disregard…

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Champions Trophy Final: ‘KL Rahul at No. 6 great for Team India’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

KL Rahul plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has hailed KL Rahul’s adaptability, stating that his seamless transition to the No. 6 role has strengthened the team’s batting depth. While Rahul had previously flourished at No. 5, he has willingly embraced…

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Mohammed Shami’s cousin defends him against controversy over not fasting during Ramadan | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mohammed Shami during the Champions Trophy. Mohammed Shami‘s cousin Mumtaz has defended the Indian cricketer against criticism for not observing Ramadan fasting during the ongoing Champions Trophy.Shami was seen consuming an energy drink during the match against Australia on Tuesday, which led to controversy about his religious obligations during Ramadan.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…

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