Champions Trophy

February 22, 2025 1:28 PM

Champions Trophy: Pakistan unlikely to beat India, says Danish Kaneria

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria believes that Mohammad Rizwan’s Pakistan side stands little chance of defeating India in their highly anticipated Champions Trophy clash at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Kaneria pointed to Pakistan’s recent struggles, including a disappointing performance in the Tri-Nation Series and a 1-1 draw against the West Indies in a home Test series. In contrast, he praised India’s strong comeback after their Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat in Austr...

February 20, 2025 11:39 PM

India beat Bangladesh by six wickets in Champions Trophy

India kicked off their Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket victory against Bangladesh in a Group A match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Electing to bat, Bangladesh slumped to 35-5 but went on to post 228 all out riding Towhid Hridoy's heroic 100 while battling cramps. Mohammed Shami, leading India's pace attack in the absence of the injured Jasprit Bumrah, claimed 5-53. India made a heavy weather of the modest chase but opener Shubman Gill, who made 101 not ou...

February 13, 2025 10:10 AM

Head coach Gautam Gambhir confirms India’s first-choice wicketkeeper for Champions Trophy

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has confirmed that KL Rahul will be the team’s primary wicketkeeper over Rishabh Pant for the upcoming Champions Trophy, which begins on February 19. Both Pant and Rahul were part of India’s squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia. While Pant kept wickets throughout the five-Test series, Rahul played as a specialist batter based on team requirements. However, after India failed to retain the BGT for the first time in a decade, the tea...

February 12, 2025 10:21 AM

Champions Trophy: Harshit Rana replaces injured Bumrah in India’s squad; Jaiswal replaced by Chakaravarthy

Team India has suffered a major setback ahead of the Champions Trophy, with star pacer Jasprit Bumrah ruled out due to a lower back injury. Harshit Rana has been named as his replacement. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed Bumrah's absence in a statement released on Tuesday night. "Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury. The Men's Selection Committee has named Harshit Rana as Bumrah's replacement," the s...

November 28, 2024 12:09 PM

Champions Trophy: PCB promises to do ‘what’s best for Pakistan cricket’

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi reiterated the board’s firm stance on hosting the Champions Trophy on Wednesday, emphasizing that they would do whatever it takes to ensure the best outcome for Pakistan cricket. "Our stance is very clear," Naqvi said during a press conference held at the Gaddafi Stadium. "I promise we'll do what is best for Pakistan cricket. I'm constantly in touch with the ICC chairman, and my team is in constant communication with them. We're still clear i...