Ahead of the high-octane contest between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai on Sunday, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh backed skipper Rohit Sharma’s match-winning abilities, saying that the Hitman getting runs even while struggling could be dangerous for opponents. Unlike the 50-over and T20 World Cups, Pakistan…
Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi firmly believes India is clearly the stronger side given that it has more match-winners compared to it’s arch-rivals, and the best way to negate that advantage in the upcoming Champions Trophy marquee clash would be to put in a collective effort. Pakistan are in a must-win situation when…
Hyped as a marquee showdown but mostly lopsided on the field, India and Pakistan lock horns in the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday with Rohit Sharma‘s men aiming to seal a semifinal spot and Mohammad Rizwan’s team desperate to avoid early elimination from the tournament. While India are on a high…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, two cricketers who hold the power to bring the most populated country to a standstill, will be heading into the Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan on Sunday perhaps for the final time. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif stated that he believes the…
File photo of Steve Smith.© AFP Australia’s stand-in captain, Steve Smith is not concerned over the absence of key players in the Champions Trophy and wants the younger players to perform under pressure in the global event. The Aussies will start their campaign in the tournament with a match against old foes England…
Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan said Indian team can handle the pressure situations effectively and that trait gives Rohit Sharma’s side an edge in the much-awaited Champions Trophy match against traditional rivals Pakistan at Dubai on Sunday. While India began with a six-wicket thumping of Bangladesh in their tournament opener, Pakistan lost their first…
Pakistan crumbled to a 60-run defeat in their opening Champions Trophy 2025 encounter against New Zealand, with seniors like Babar Azam and captain Mohammad Rizwan being heavily criticised for their approach and intent during the run chase. Chasing a daunting 321, Pakistan managed only 22 runs in their first 10 overs, and also…
India’s ICC Champions Trophy campaign got underway on a promising note, with Rohit Sharma‘s men securing a comfortable victory against Bangladesh in the opener on Thursday. But, there remain some decisions, taken by the team management, that certain former cricketers and experts aren’t onboard with. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli‘s form has been…
Opening batter Ryan Rickelton struck a flawless maiden century before a clinical display by the bowlers as South Africa began their Champions Trophy campaign with a comprehensive 107-run win over Afghanistan in Karachi on Friday. Rickleton smashed 103 off 106 balls with the help of seven fours and one six while captain Temba…
Pakistan face arch-rivals India in a Champions Trophy blockbuster on Sunday in front of a sell-out Dubai crowd knowing that another defeat will virtually end their title defence. The neighbours only meet in multi-nation events because of political tensions and the match is taking place in Dubai after India refused to travel to…
