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'You shouldn't be happy with scoring 25-30 runs': Sunil Gavaskar urges Rohit Sharma to reconsider his batting approach

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has urged Indian skipper Rohit Sharma to build longer innings instead of being content with quick starts, emphasising that his prolonged presence at the crease could be a game-changer for India. Gavaskar believes that while Rohit's aggressive approach in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) has given…

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Champions Trophy Final: India favourites but New Zealand not far behind

The India vs New Zealand final for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday may turn into a cat-and-mouse affair as both the teams try to outwit each other in a battle of equals despite India's unbeaten run, which includes a victory over the Kiwis as well during the…

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'Rohit Sharma will clinch the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title': Astrologer Greenstone Lobo's bold prediction

NEW DELHI: Astrologer Greenstone Lobo has made a bold prediction ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, stating that Rohit Sharma’s team will defeat New Zealand and lift the prestigious trophy on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium.

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Hardik Pandya is a lion-hearted cricketer: Kiran More

In a team where most of India’s top guns are firing away, he has quietly delivered the goods. In a campaign where all talk has revolved around India’s spinners, the superlative comebacks of Mohammed Shami from injury and Virat Kohli from poor form, the sizzling batting of Shubman Gill, skipper…

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Champions Trophy outcome may determine Rohit Sharma's captaincy, BCCI contracts

NEW DELHI: The outcome of Sunday’s ICC Champions Trophy final is likely to form the base for Indian cricket’s preparation for the ODI World Cup in 2027 and the next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

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Three things India must be wary of in Champions Trophy final against New Zealand

New Zealand will look to play their cards more smartly in the match that matters, the Champions trophy final against India on Sunday, having experienced the spin-heavy strategy employed by Rohit Sharma Co during their group-stage encounter. However, there's more than one thing about the Kiwis that India too must…

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India will win Champions Trophy, regardless of who they face in the final: Sreesanth

India's unbeaten run in the ongoing Champions Trophy has taken them within a win of lifting the trophy, as Rohit Sharma Co defeated Australia by four wickets in the first semifinal on Tuesday in Dubai.

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Rohit Sharma has now done what no captain ever achieved in cricket history

By entering the final of the Champions Trophy after defeating Australia in the semis on Tuesday in Dubai, India captain Rohit Sharma achieved what no other captain in the history of cricket has ever accomplished.

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Gambhir rock solid in support of Rohit: 'You evaluate with stats, we evaluate with impact'

In terms of numbers, India captain and opener Rohit Sharma may not have produced the amount of runs fans associate with him, but the skipper's intent in the ongoing Champions Trophy has had a positive impact on the dressing room, according to the team's head coach Gautam Gambhir.

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WATCH: What Virat Kohli told Rohit Sharma just before India won the Champions Trophy semifinal against Australia

Virat Kohli would have loved to be out in the middle to score the winning runs in the Champions Trophy semifinal against Australia in Dubai on Tuesday. However, the 'Man of the Match' did his job earlier to ensure that he celebrated the win in the dressing room.

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India beat Australia to reach Champions Trophy final against South Africa or New Zealand

Rohit Sharma’s side triumph by four wickets in Dubai as strong form continues

Evening Standard

Kohli-inspired India beat Australia to reach Champions Trophy final

India beat Australia by four wickets in Dubai in the first semifinal at the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Al Jazeera

IND vs AUS: Australia make two changes against unchanged India as Steve Smith opts to bat in Champions Trophy semi-final

NEW DELHI: Australia won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Skipper Steve Smith backed his team to make the most of what is expected to be a spin-friendly surface,…

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Travis Head’s greatest wins? His two adorable kids: All about them

Indian and Australian cricket teams- two of the strongest contenders in cricket in recent years- will play for the semi finals of the ICC Champions Trophy on Tuesday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. The teams will be led by Australian team's captain Steve Smith…

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'Rohit Sharma, please win toss': Former cricketer highlights Indian captain's toss woes ahead of semi-final against Australia

NEW DELHI: As India prepare to face Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday, former cricketer Aakash Chopra has stressed the importance of the toss, pointing out that India have won all three group-stage matches despite Rohit Sharma losing every toss. However, he believes that the…

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'It was just a generic tweet ..not body shaming': Shama Mohamed defends her post after backlash over 'Rohit Sharma is fat' comment

Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed found herself at the center of a social media storm after her comments on India captain Rohit Sharma’s weight sparked widespread backlash. Facing criticism from former cricketers, BJP leaders, and even her own party, Mohamed later defended her remarks, insisting they were not meant as body…

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'Steve Smith cannot win a major tournament; India will crush Australia': Astrologer Lobo's huge prediction

NEW DELHI: The pain of losing the 2023 ODI World Cup final to Australia on home soil still lingers for Team India. However, Rohit Sharma and his men will have a golden opportunity to settle the score when they face Australia in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025…

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 – India vs Australia: Start, teams, stream

Al Jazeera looks at favourites India against Australia in the first semifinal of cricket’s Champions Trophy on Tuesday.

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Scars of the past, hope for the future: India gear up for Australia challenge

TimesofIndia.com in DUBAI: Familiar setting, familiar situation and India would hope it's an unfamiliar result when they take on Australia in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Politician’s ‘body-shaming’ post about Indian cricket captain sparks political row

Congress party distances itself from worker’s comment on cricketer Rohit Sharma’s fitness

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What Rohit Sharma's body shaming tells us about our views on health and fitness

When Ferenc Puskás arrived at Real Madrid in 1958, many doubted his ability. He was deemed overweight, unfit, and past his prime. Critics scoffed at his physique, calling him “too fat” for elite football. But Puskás silenced them with his performances, scoring 242 goals in 262 games and leading Real…

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Champions Trophy: Why Rohit Sharma may follow the four-spinner template against Australia

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma stated that Varun Chakravarthy's outstanding performance against New Zealand has made the four-spinner pattern highly "tempting." However, Sharma did not commit to using it in the Champions Trophy semifinal match against Australia.

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Champions Trophy Digest: India top Group A, set up semi-final clash with Australia

India continued their dominant run in the ICC Champions Trophy, securing a comfortable victory over New Zealand in their final group-stage encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

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Record-breaking spell! Varun Chakravarthy registers best-ever bowling figures for India on Champions Trophy debut

NEW DELHI: Spinner Varun Chakravarthy made a memorable ICC Champions Trophy debut on Sunday, producing a sensational five-wicket haul as India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs in their final group-stage match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. His performance helped India secure a semi-final clash against Australia after topping Group…

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He has got something different: Rohit Sharma on Varun Chakaravarthy selection masterstroke

NEW DELHI: Skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday said the X-factor mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy brings, influenced his selection for India's Champions Trophy last group match against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday.

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