New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) As India set to take on Australia in the first Champions Trophy semifinal, which is a rematch of the 2023 Cricket World Cup final, the contest is set up to contain theatrics, fireworks and drama.
Vadodara, March 3 (IANS) Riding on a glorious half-century from star batter Hashim Amla, South Africa Masters defeated England Masters by seven wickets to record their first win of the inaugural International Masters League (IML) 2025 at the BCA Stadium here on Monday.
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson, a two-time Champions Trophy winner, believes the tournament continues to create unforgettable moments, with the semifinals and final of the 2025 edition set to deliver even more special memories. Watson, who lifted the trophy with Australia in 2006 and 2009, recalls the first title win as the defining moment of his career.
Dubai, March 3 (IANS) South African batter Heinrich Klaasen has insisted that the team’s whirlwind 18-hour trip to Dubai will have no adverse effects as they prepare for their crucial Champions Trophy semifinal against New Zealand in Lahore on Wednesday.
Lucknow, March 3 (IANS) UP Warriorz skipper Deepti Sharma didn’t mince her words after her team suffered a crushing 81-run defeat at the hands of the Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 here on Monday. Chasing a stiff target of 187, UPW never got going, losing four wickets inside the power-play and eventually folding for 105 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Lucknow, March 3 (IANS) Gujarat Giants stormed to a dominant 81-run victory over UP Warriorz, becoming only the second team this season to successfully defend a total to win by 81 runs in Match 15 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Monday.
Dubai, March 3 (IANS) With the Indian top order of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer firing on all cylinders heading into their semifinal clash against Australia on Tuesday, Aussie skipper Steve Smith hailed his opponent batters’ ability to change gears.
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed’s distasteful comments on India skipper Rohit Sharma have caused an uproar on social media. Sports Minister Mansukh Madaviya labelled the comments as ‘shameful and pathetic. ' The Congress spokesperson, during the New Zealand Champions Trophy Group A clash on Sunday, took to X to blatantly call the Indian skipper ‘fat. ’
Durham, March 3 (IANS) New Zealand pacer Zak Foulkes has signed with Durham for the upcoming T20 Blast season. The 22-year-old seamer, known for his hard-hitting deliveries, has played eight international white-ball matches since making his debut in April 2024. Seven of those appearances have come in T20Is, where he has taken nine wickets at an average of 26.33, including a best of 3-20 against Sri Lanka.
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Jatin Paranjape, the former India cricketer and national selector, believes Tuesday’s semifinal against Australia is a final before the final, in which he feels the Rohit Sharma-led side has the upper edge. The India versus Australia semifinal in Dubai will be a rematch of the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup final for a place in the Champions Trophy title clash scheduled for March 9. While Australia have just one win from three group matches – two of which were abandoned due to rain- India go in on the back of three consecutive wins in the group stage.
