New Zealand's Zak Foulkes joins Durham for T20 Blast campaign

IANS | March 3, 2025 7:51 PM

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.

Champions Trophy: India’s semis clash against Australia is final before the final, says Paranjape

IANS | March 3, 2025 7:30 PM

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.

Champions Trophy: Spin-heavy India look to tame gritty Australia in semis

IANS | March 3, 2025 6:41 PM

Dubai, March 3 (IANS) Dubai is set to host a blockbuster clash as India and Australia lock horns in the first semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday, with both teams eyeing a spot in the grand finale on March 9, here at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

'Got plenty of runs with that body weight': Ex-cricketer Surinder Khanna on Rohit Sharma fat-shaming controversy

IANS | March 3, 2025 6:08 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Former cricketer Surinder Khanna backed India captain Rohit Sharma and said the opening batter has scored plenty of runs with that body weight after a Congress leader called him "fat" on social media. Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed made the controversial remark during India's Champions Trophy 2025 final Group A match against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. Taking to X, she openly referred to the Indian skipper as "fat."

Tendulkar used to share knowledge when in MI, preparation made him a cricketing great, says Smith

IANS | March 3, 2025 5:03 PM

Dubai, March 3 (IANS) Almost a decade ago, Dwayne Smith of the West Indies was opening the batting with the legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar for the Mumbai Indians (MI), with the duo also going on to lift the 2013 Champions League Twenty20, a competition which is now defunct.

Champions Trophy: Gaffaney, Illingworth named on-field umpires for India-Australia semifinal

IANS | March 3, 2025 4:25 PM

Dubai, March 3 (IANS) New Zealand’s Chris Gaffaney and England’s Richard Illingworth have been named as on-field umpires for the first 2025 Champions Trophy semifinal between India and Australia in Dubai, said the International Cricket Council (ICC). For Tuesday's semifinal at the Dubai International Stadium, Michael Gough will serve as third umpire, while Andy Pycroft will take up the match referee's duties.

Champions Trophy: Chakaravarthy’s fifer helps India set up semis clash with Australia (ld)

IANS | March 2, 2025 10:35 PM

Dubai, March 2 (IANS) Varun Chakravarthy led India’s charge with a superb 5-42, the best figures by a bowler in the ongoing tournament, as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs in the final Group A match at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

Champions Trophy: Chakaravarthy picks fifer as India beat NZ by 44 runs, set up semis clash with Australia

IANS | March 2, 2025 9:59 PM

Dubai, March 2 (IANS) Varun Chakravarthy led India’s charge with a superb 5-42, the best figures by a bowler in the ongoing tournament, as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs in the final Group A match at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

High time the world starts talking about his strengths: Kaif on Iyer's form

IANS | March 2, 2025 7:49 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Former India batter Mohammad Kaif lauded Shreyas Iyer for his crucial 79 against New Zealand in their final Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday.

Champions Trophy: Putting pressure on India’s destructive batters was key, says Matt Henry

IANS | March 2, 2025 6:34 PM

Dubai, March 2 (IANS) After restricting India to 249/9 in the 2025 Champions Trophy Group A game by picking his third five-wicket haul in ODIs on Sunday, New Zealand seamer Matt Henry said his team’s key intention was to put pressure on the destructive batters in the Rohit Sharma-led side.

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New Zealand's Zak Foulkes joins Durham for T20 Blast campaign

Champions Trophy: India’s semis clash against Australia is final before the final, says Paranjape

Champions Trophy: Spin-heavy India look to tame gritty Australia in semis

'Got plenty of runs with that body weight': Ex-cricketer Surinder Khanna on Rohit Sharma fat-shaming controversy

Tendulkar used to share knowledge when in MI, preparation made him a cricketing great, says Smith

Champions Trophy: Gaffaney, Illingworth named on-field umpires for India-Australia semifinal

Champions Trophy: Chakaravarthy’s fifer helps India set up semis clash with Australia (ld)

Champions Trophy: Chakaravarthy picks fifer as India beat NZ by 44 runs, set up semis clash with Australia

High time the world starts talking about his strengths: Kaif on Iyer's form

Champions Trophy: Putting pressure on India’s destructive batters was key, says Matt Henry

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