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'Plan will be to replicate the past success ...': Karun Nair eyes IPL glory after a stellar domestic season

NEW DELHI: Veteran batter Karun Nair is brimming with confidence as he gears up for the upcoming IPL season after a phenomenal run in domestic cricket. The experienced right-hander, who has been a crucial player for Vidarbha, is determined to replicate his sensational form and help his team secure their…

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Indian Premier League 2025: Axar Patel named Delhi Capitals’ IPL captain

India international Axar Patel is the last IPL 2025 captain to be named as Delhi Capitals make belated announcement.

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Axar Patel named Delhi Capitals captain for IPL 2025

NEW DELHI: All-rounder Axar Patel has been appointed as the new captain of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The announcement was made on Friday, marking a new chapter for the franchise ahead of the highly anticipated season.

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KL Rahul reveals preferred batting position but ready to adapt for team

NEW DELHI: Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has opened up about his preferred batting position, stating that he is most comfortable in the top order. However, the stylish right-hander emphasised that he is willing to adapt based on the team’s needs.

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Basit Ali picks Champions Trophy XI with no Pakistani players, backs Rohit Sharma as captain

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has revealed his ICC Champions Trophy playing XI after the tournament concluded with India clinching a record third title in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team defeated New Zealand by four wickets in a thrilling final to lift the coveted trophy.

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How unstoppable India went unbeaten in Champions Trophy

India's triumphant campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy exhibited a blend of seasoned expertise and emerging talent, culminating in their record third title. Under the astute leadership of Rohit Sharma, the team demonstrated remarkable consistency, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament.

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Rohit Sharma reveals India's 'silent hero' in Champions Trophy triumph

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma gave a special mention to the "silent hero" Shreyas Iyer after India scripted another triumphant chapter in its rich cricketing history.

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IND vs NZ, Champions Trophy Final: India vs New Zealand Pitch Report, Match Preview

The Champions Trophy 2025 final will see India and New Zealand lock horns at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, March 9. Both teams have taken contrasting routes to the summit clash, but history suggests that this could be yet another classic Indo-Kiwi encounter.

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Are India favourites in Champions Trophy final clash against New Zealand?

NEW DELHI: In Sunday's Champions Trophy summit matchup against New Zealand, former India head coach Ravi Shastri has selected India as the favorite, but he has noted that the advantage will be negligible because the Black Caps are a strong team.

The Times of India

Champions Trophy final: India spin quartet awaits finest hour

NEW DELHI: India's spin bowling arsenal has long been a cornerstone of its cricketing dominance. The ongoing ICC Champions Trophy has ensured the tradition carries on with the spin quartet of Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy being instrumental in India's journey to the final.

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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…

The Times of India

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.

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Virat Kohli steers India past Australia and into Champions Trophy final

Veteran’s 84 takes his team to four-wicket win in Dubai after Australia fail to build on starts with the bat in making 264

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'India will start favourites, but ...': Ricky Ponting cautions Rohit Sharma's team against underestimating Australia despite the edge

NEW DELHI: India and Australia are set to battle in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Tuesday, marking their first ODI meeting since the 2023 World Cup final. Despite Australia’s dominant win in Ahmedabad, former captain Ricky Ponting believes India will enter the contest…

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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…

The Times of India

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.

The Times of India

IND vs AUS Champions Trophy Semi-Final: India vs Australia Head-to-Head Record, Stats, Preview

NEW DELHI: India secured a commanding 44-run victory over New Zealand on Sunday, finishing atop Group A in the Champions Trophy. As group leaders, they will take on Australia in the first semifinal on Tuesday, while New Zealand is set to face South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday.

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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.

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Viral Moment! Virat Kohli playfully 'touches' Axar Patel's feet after Kane Williamson's dismissal - Watch

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli is well known for his on-field antics, which often entertain fans just as much as his batting heroics. From urging the crowd to cheer louder to mimicking his teammates, Kohli’s exuberance is always on display.

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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.

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

High time the world starts talking about Shreyas Iyer's strengths: Mohammad Kaif

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif on Sunday praised middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer for his crucial 79-run knock against New Zealand in their final Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai.

The Times of India

Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya take India to 249/9 against New Zealand in Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: India posted a competitive total of 249/9, thanks to Shreyas Iyer's well-crafted half-century and Hardik Pandya's aggressive late innings performance on a challenging pitch in the ICC Champions Trophy final group stage match in Dubai on Sunday.

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Champions Trophy: India may test bench strength against New Zealand, winner to top Group A

With a chance to top Group A and stay unbeaten before entering the semifinals, both India and New Zealand will look to oil their machinery when they meet in the concluding game of the group-stage in the Champions Trophy on Sunday.

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