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Champions Trophy: Such an Asia Cup feel to Group A

With India, Pakistan and Bangladesh bunched together alongside New Zealand, bragging rights are at stake for subcontinent teams

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2025

'Five spinners in Dubai! That's one too many, if not two' - Ashwin on India's Champions Trophy squad

India will begin their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai, which will host all of India's matches as part of the hybrid nature of the tournament, and have five spinners in their squad. But former off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin feels that the bowling attack is a little…

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2025

Suresh Raina picks Kuldeep as trump card, ignores Shami in his India XI for Champions Trophy

India will be one of the favourites to add another International Cricket Council (ICC) trophy to their cabinet when they kick off their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh on February 20, and former India batter Suresh Raina believes Kuldeep Yadav's spin can play a key role in India's push to…

The Times of India · Feb 14, 2025

BCCI reveals Team India's new tri-coloured themed jersey

NEW DELHI: Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, will sport a new jersey in the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting Thursday at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The BCCI unveiled the new 50-over format jersey on their official social media platform, X, sharing pictures of the…

The Times of India · Feb 6, 2025

IND vs ENG: India gear up for England ODI series as Champions Trophy preparation intensifies

NEW DELHI: As Team India begins its final preparations for the Champions Trophy, the three-match ODI series against England, starting Thursday, holds immense significance. With just weeks to go before the tournament in Pakistan and Dubai, Team India faces key questions regarding the form and fitness of its senior players,…

The Times of India · Feb 5, 2025

We will follow whatever are the ICC guidelines: BCCI secretary on Champions Trophy jersey

NEW DELHI: Newly-appointed BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Wednesday stated that the Indian Board will fully comply with the ICC's guidelines regarding Team India's jersey for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

The Times of India · Jan 22, 2025

Ashwin backs Shubman Gill's appointment as vice-captain, says 'it's is forward-thinking move'

NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has endorsed the team management’s decision to appoint Shubman Gill as the vice-captain for the Champions Trophy, calling it a “forward-thinking move.” Ashwin highlighted that Gill’s spot in the playing XI is secure, making him a natural choice to be groomed as a…

The Times of India · Jan 21, 2025

'We lack left-handed batters': Ravichandran Ashwin questions India's ICC Champions Trophy squad composition

NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns about the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to start from February 19 in Pakistan and the UAE. He pointed out the lack of left-handed batters in the top seven and the absence of a reliable No. 8…

The Times of India · Jan 21, 2025

India Champions Trophy squad: Jasprit Bumrah picked but with a rider

NEW DELHI: India Champions Trophy squad: The men's senior selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar picked the squad for both Champions Trophy and three ODIs vs England. Rohit Sharma will lead the 15-member squad and will have Shubman Gill as his deputy. Currently on rest, Jasprit Bumrah has been named…

The Times of India · Jan 18, 2025

SCG honours India spinners Bedi, Yadav for fifth IND vs AUS Test

NEW DELHI: The iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary Indian spinner Bishan Singh Bedi ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, set to begin on Friday (January 3).

The Times of India · Jan 2, 2025