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Champions Trophy: 'Varun Chakravarthy could be India's trump card in semi-final against Australia'

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has highlighted Varun Chakravarthy as a potential match-winner in India's ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia, acknowledging that many, including himself, had questioned his inclusion in the squad.

The Times of India

Familiarity with conditions helped India: Matt Henry

NEW DELHI: As their spin quartet, especially Varun Chakravarthy, kept his team under continual pressure during the Champions Trophy encounter in Dubai, New Zealand pacer Matt Henry noted that India's expertise with the conditions helped them choose a competent bowling unit.

The Times of India

'People have run on the pitch ...': Ravi Shastri reveals his preferred India XI for semi-final against Australia

NEW DELHI: India secured their place at the top of Group A with a commanding 44-run victory over New Zealand in their final group-stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

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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.

The Times of India

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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'India controlled middle phase better': Kiwi skipper Mitchell Santner after 44-run loss

NEW DELHI: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted that the pitch in their final ICC Champions Trophy group stage match against India was slower than what they had encountered in the Pakistan leg of the tournament. He credited India’s bowlers for expertly controlling the middle overs, which ultimately led to…

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India beat New Zealand to face Australia in semi

India beat New Zealand by 44 runs to set up rerun of the Cricket World Cup final against Australia in last four.

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Champions Trophy: Shreyas Iyer, Varun Chakravarthy shine as India beat New Zealand to set up semifinal with Australia

NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer’s composed 79 off 98 balls and Varun Chakravarthy’s outstanding 5/42 powered India to a 44-run victory over New Zealand in their final Group A match on Sunday, securing their place at the top of the table and setting up a semifinal showdown with Australia in the…

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Champions Trophy 2025: Harshit Rana rested, Varun Chakravarthy comes in; New Zealand field vs India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl against India in their final Group A Champions Trophy match on Sunday. The Kiwis made one change, bringing in Daryl Mitchell for Devon Conway.

The Times of India

Kuldeep Yadav: India's new death overs weapon

DUBAI: Amongst the three wickets that Kuldeep Yadav took to take the wind out of the second half of Pakistan's inning son Sunday night at the Dubai International Stadium, the Chinaman bowler's childhood coach Kapil Pandey, watching the match from Kanpur, enjoyed watching the dismissal of Shaheen Shah Afridi, who…

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India's record in Champions Trophy: Two titles and four finals in eight editions

NEW DELHI: As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 begins in Karachi on Wednesday with the opening clash between Pakistan and New Zealand, all eyes are on India, one of the tournament's most successful teams. Led by Rohit Sharma, Team India enters the competition as a top contender, boasting a well-balanced…

The Times of India

The absurd situation that compromises the Champions Trophy

The Champions Trophy returns, adding even more strain to cricket’s bloated schedule, with Pakistan and the UAE hosting matches for eight nations

The Independent UK

Mystery vs History: Selection curve ball pits Kuldeep Yadav against Varun Chakravarthy for spinner's spot in India's playing XI

MUMBAI: While naming the spinners for the Champions Trophy, India's national selec-tors, led by Ajit Agarkar, surprised many by replacing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal with mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy.

The Times of India

Team India stars unveil Champions Trophy jersey ahead of tournament in Dubai - See Pics

NEW DELHI: The anticipation for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 reached new heights as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled the headshots of Team India’s star players in their official tournament jerseys. The images, shared on BCCI’s social media handles, showcased key players such as Shubman…

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Rohit Sharma's special moment with fans before boarding flight for Champions Trophy - WATCH

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma was among the first group of team members to depart for Dubai from Mumbai ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, which begins on February 19. Visuals from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai captured Rohit and his teammates, along with the support staff,…

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Team India star players, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, head to Dubai for Champions Trophy - WATCH

NEW DELHI: The initial contingent of Indian cricketers and support personnel gathered at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Saturday, readying for their flight to Dubai ahead of the Champions Trophy.

The Times of India

'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…

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In Jasprit Bumrah's absence, bowling will be key factor for India: Dilip Vengsarkar

Ex-captain Dilip Vengsarkar also feels presence of Rohit, Kohli 'very important' in Champions Trophy

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Behind spin-heavy Champions Trophy squad: Need to bat deep, tired pitches

NEW DELHI: Eyebrows were raised when India announced five spinners in the team for the ICC Champions Trophy. Historically, the pitches in Dubai do not overly favour spinners. However, the venue has also just got done with the month-long ILT20 league which may have left the pitches tired and more…

The Times of India

Champions Trophy: Will high-risk-high-reward selection approach pay for India?

NEW DELHI: It fits with head coach Gautam Gambhir's high-risk, high-reward strategy, but can India's Champions Trophy team do well at the ODI showcase after losing their game-changing pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah to injury?

The Independent UK

Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Champions Trophy in huge blow for India

The fast bowler had been set to lead the India attack and been replaced by Harshit Rana

The Times of India

Stunning effort! Shubman Gill's brilliance ends Harry Brook's stay - Watch

A moment of brilliance in the field from India's vice-captain Shubman Gill helped the hosts break a crucial stand in the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday.

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2nd ODI: England opts to bat first against India; Kohli returns

With India 1-0 up in the series after a four-wicket win in the first ODI at Nagpur, England would be aiming to make a comeback in the series and set up an exciting decider. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

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…

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'Pressure on seniors like Virat and Rohit after young brigade's top show'

India decimated England in the fifth T20I at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Monday with a 150-run victory to seal the final scoreline of the series at 4-1, as youngsters like Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakravarthy continued to rule the roost, bagging the 'Player of the Match' and the 'Player of…

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