India are clear favourites going into today’s big-ticket clash against Pakistan, who are in danger of getting knocked outDUBAI: Eight months after India pipped Pakistan in a thrilling, low-scoring group match of the T20 World Cup on a difficult pitch in New York, cricket’s most storied but, of late more of over-hyped rivalry will present…
India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2025 (Photo Credit: AP/Agency) NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan are set to face off in a highly anticipated clash at the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday. This match holds significant importance for both teams in their pursuit of a semi-final berth from Group A.India, led by Rohit Sharma,…
Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan interacts with teammate Babar Azam. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has dismissed Pakistan’s chances of defeating India in their crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Citing Pakistan’s recent struggles, including their tri-nation series loss and an underwhelming Test series against…
NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan square off in the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, with Rohit Sharma‘s squad hoping to secure a semifinal berth and Mohammad Rizwan‘s team desperately trying to avoid an early tournament exit. The match is hyped as a big match but is largely lopsided on the field. India is…
NEW DELHI: As the much-awaited India-Pakistan showdown in the ICC Champions Trophy approaches, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has backed Indian captain Rohit Sharma, calling him a “dangerous” player even when not in peak form. The arch-rivals will face off in Dubai on Sunday in a match that holds historical significance, with Pakistan leading 3-2…
Wasim Akram and Sachin Tendulkar during an India-Pakistan ODI at The Adelaide Oval, Australia on January 25, 2000. (Jack Atley/ALLSPORT/Getty Images) Once upon a time, cobbling up your own combined India-Pakistan XIs over long afternoons used to be standard practice for cricket fans. That was the era of fierce cross-border rivalries, when the two teams…
NEW DELHI: When former cricketer Atul Wassan announced that he wants Pakistan to defeat India in Sunday’s Champions Trophy match in Dubai, it caught everyone off guard.Pakistan will take on fierce opponents India in the duel of the heavyweights in an attempt to maintain their championship defense. After losing to New Zealand by 60 runs…
NEW DELHI: Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that Team India’s ability to handle pressure effectively gives Rohit Sharma’s side an advantage in the highly anticipated Champions Trophy clash against arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.India started their campaign with a dominant six-wicket win over Bangladesh, while Pakistan stumbled to a 60-run defeat against New Zealand,…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan will play bitter rivals India in a Champions Trophy thriller on Sunday in front of a sold-out crowd in Dubai knowing that another loss would all but end their championship defense.Due to political sensitivities, the neighbors only clash in multi-nation events. This match is being played in Dubai after India declined to…
Shubman Gill, left, and Mohammed Shami (Photos: AP/ANI) India began their Champions Trophy campaign with a commanding win over Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday, setting the tone for their pursuit of another International Cricket Council (ICC) title.Mohammed Shami marked his first match-winning performance since returning to international cricket after a year-long recovery following his ankle…
