Dubai: Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi firmly believes India is the stronger side given that it has more match-winners compared to its 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 they take…
Dubai: Skipper Rohit Sharma showered praise on his deputy Shubman Gill and veteran pacer Mohammed Shami for coming up with game-changing performances against Bangladesh in India’s Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh here on Thursday. Gill made an unbeaten hundred and Shami walked away with a five-wicket haul as India registered a six-wicket win over Bangladesh…
Dubai: Mohammed Shami, who has for long used the white ball like a weapon of mass destruction in ICC events, on Thursday said grabbing wickets is his primary aim in global tournaments and “doesn’t care about getting hit” for runs. Shami marked his return to ICC tournament with an exceptional five-for while also becoming the…
Dubai: Team India comprehensively beat Bangladesh by six wickets in the second match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The Men in Blue comfortably accomplished the 229-run target in Dubai thanks to a brilliant hundred from Shubam Gill. Earlier in the game, Bangladesh posted a competitive total of 228/10 thanks to a record-breaking partnership between…
Dubai: Star pacer Mohammed Shami became the fastest Indian bowler to reach 200 ODI wickets during the ICC Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh here on Thursday. Returning to international cricket after a long injury layoff, Shami grabbed three wickets to reach the milestone in his 104th match and better former India pacer Ajit Agarkar’s record…
Mumbai: “Even if it’s tough to do…just forgive and move on.” Mahendra Singh Dhoni became a life coach for once to share his secrets for a stress-free existence, describing himself as a careless person who would not give up on a good night’s sleep by paying attention to what others think of him. The 43-year-old…
Karachi: Will Young and Tom Latham struck fine hundreds as New Zealand maintained their recent dominance over hosts Pakistan with an emphatic 60-run win in the Champions Trophy opener here on Wednesday. Young compiled an important innings of 107 off 113 balls, while Latham remained unbeaten on 118 off 104 balls to steer the Black…
New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association’s Athletes Commission chairperson and boxing legend M C Mary Kom on Tuesday denied reports that she has resigned from her position, insisting that she has been misunderstood and will complete her tenure in the panel. The 42-year-old Manipuri, who is also a 2012 Olympics bronze-winner, had travelled to Haldwani…
Dubai: India will feel Jasprit Bumrah’s absence “very strongly” in the Champions Trophy but they still have a great chance to win the tournament considering their recent form and a host of match-winners at their disposal, reckons former opener Shikhar Dhawan. While the event starts in Pakistan on Wednesday, India starts their campaign a day…
Bengaluru: Mohammed Shami’s right hand has more sleight than a magician. A simple cock of his wrist can outfox the best batters in the world. But can he unlock the sorcery and help India reclaim the ICC Champions Trophy after 12 years? The fans will certainly expect Shami to hit his strides straightaway in the…
