Various cricketing stars from Australia and world cricket congratulated star Australia batter Steve Smith after he announced his retirement from the ODI format, bringing down curtains on a illustrious career in 50-over cricket. Despite stepping away from ODIs, the 35-year-old will be available to represent Australia in Test and T20I cricket. His decision … Read more
Bangladesh’s seasoned wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim announced his retirement from ODIs after their Champions Trophy campaign concluded on a bitter note. Mushfiqur took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce his retirement from the format. The 37-year-old revealed that he made his decision after going through a couple of “challenging weeks.” “I am announcing my … Read more
Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck commanding centuries as New Zealand hammered South Africa by 50 runs in a high-scoring semifinal to set up a summit clash with India in the Champions Trophy, on Wednesday. Ravindra played a brilliant knock of 108 runs off 101 balls, laced with 13 fours and a six, … Read more
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-President, Rajeev Shukla, was among the cricket board representatives attending the second semifinal of the ICC Mens Champions Trophy 2025 between New Zealand and South Africa Source link
India pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has broken ranks by admitting that playing all their Champions Trophy games at one venue in Dubai has been to their advantage. Shami returned figures of 3-48 to set up India’s four-wicket win over Australia in the semi-finals on Tuesday in Dubai. India coach Gautam Gambhir afterwards lashed … Read more
Rachin Ravindra in action during Champions Trophy 2025© AFP Centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson powered New Zealand to a big total of 362 for 6 — the highest in Champions Trophy history — against South Africa in the second semifinal at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. The duo shared 164 runs … Read more
One of the most reliable batters in the middle-order in this ICC Champions Trophy 2025, KL Rahul has been a subject of intense debates on social media over his batting position. Though an opening batter by trait, Rahul has featured at No. 5 or No. 6 for India in the Champions Trophy 2025, … Read more
Batting stalwart Virat Kohli can be a bowler’s nightmare when on song and his repertoire of strokes make it nearly impossible to “build pressure on him”, said Australian spinner Ashton Agar following another masterclass from the Indian ace in the Champions Trophy semifinal. Kohli added to his match-winning unbeaten century against Pakistan in … Read more
Former India cricketer and ex-coach Ravi Shastri presented Shreyas Iyer the ‘Fielder of the Match’ medal for his ripper of the throw like a bullet in India’s Champions Trophy semifinal win against world champions Australia on Tuesday. After Virat Kohli‘s valiant 84, Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul put on a late show to … Read more
Renowned lyricist and Bollywood screenwriter Javed Akhtar got into a verbal spat with a social media user after he was accused of fat-shaming Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma. Following India’s win over Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal, Akhtar took to social media to post – “Once again Virat has proved … Read more