‘They can decide when they want to stop playing’: Ajaz Patel backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli amid retirement speculations – The Times of India

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (PTI photo) New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel has thrown his weight behind Indian cricket legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, stating that both icons have the right to decide their own ODI futures amid growing speculation over their potential retirements following India’s recent Champions Trophy triumph. Patel, who is currently…

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‘ICC showed us the mirror’: Kamran Akmal blasts PCB, says Pakistan didn’t deserve stage presence at Champions Trophy ceremony | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli receives the medal from ICC chairman Jay Shah. (AP Photo) Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has stirred controversy with his blunt remarks regarding the absence of a representative from host nation Pakistan during the prize distribution ceremony of the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy. Akmal asserted that Pakistan did not “deserve” to have…

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‘Some teams win by scheduling’: Ex-Pakistan pacer Junaid Khan slams India ahead of Champions Trophy final | Cricket News – The Times of India

India players during the national anthem (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan pacer Junaid Khan has stirred controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final by accusing India of benefiting from a favourable scheduling.Taking to X, Junaid on Saturday pointed out the significant travel distances for teams in the tournament, contrasting them with India’s stationary…

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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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No discussion on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s retirement, India focused on winning Champions Trophy final: Shubman Gill | Cricket News – The Times of India

Shubman Gill (Pic Credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: As Team India prepares to face New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final on Sunday in Dubai, vice-captain Shubman Gill dismissed any off-field distractions, stating that there is no retirement talk in the dressing room. Instead, the team is fully focused on clinching the title after…

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‘Done everything well, but …’: Dinesh Karthik identifies key threats for India in Champions Trophy final | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Dubai is set for a thrilling showdown as India take on New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. India enter the contest as firm favourites, having won all four of their matches in the tournament, including a 44-run victory over the Black Caps in the…

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Champions Trophy Digest: India top Group A, set up semi-final clash with Australia | Cricket News – The Times of India

India’s Varun Chakravarthy, second from right, celebrates the wicket of New Zealand’s Will Young with his team mates. (AP Photo) India continued their dominant run in the ICC Champions Trophy, securing a comfortable victory over New Zealand in their final group-stage encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The win ensured India finished at the…

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