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Champions Trophy: Reaching milestones doesn’t matter, says Kohli on match-winning 84 vs Australia

IANS | March 4, 2025 10:26 PM

Dubai, March 4 (IANS) Like many times before, master blaster Virat Kohli anchored India’s successful chase against Australia in the semifinal of the 2025 Champions Trophy. The 36-year-old fell 16 runs short of a 52nd ODI century but claimed that milestones ‘don’t matter anymore’ in a larger context of the game. With the target inching closer and K.L. Rahul starting to hit boundaries from the other end, Kohli uncharacteristically fell trying to hit a six off Adam Zampa.

Champions Trophy: Gambhir's animated celebration after Smith's dismissal goes viral

IANS | March 4, 2025 7:57 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen pumped up following Australia skipper Steve Smith's dismissal in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal clash at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. Smith, who top-scored for the reigning ODI World Champion with a knock of 73, was cleaned up by Mohammed Shami in the 37th over of the match. He was involved in three 50-or-more runs partnerships with Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, and Alex Carey in the middle overs.

Tendulkar pays respect to Shivalkar, says ‘His smooth action and rhythm were a treat to watch’

IANS | March 4, 2025 7:33 PM

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar mourned the passing of former Ranji Trophy star and a stalwart of Mumbai Maidan cricket, Padmakar Shivalkar, who passed away due to age-related issues on Monday. Tendulkar, himself being an inspiration to come out of Mumbai, recalled playing against Shivalkar at the age of 13 and hailed his ‘smooth action and rhythm which was a treat to watch'.

Basit Ali alleges 'backdoor entries' in Pakistan’s squad selection for NZ tour

IANS | March 4, 2025 7:15 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Former cricketer Basit Ali has strongly criticised Pakistan’s team selection for the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand, alleging favouritism and unjust exclusions. He claimed that deserving players had been sidelined while others secured their places through "backdoor channels".

Champions Trophy: We need to start well and play sensibly in first 10 overs, says Jadeja

IANS | March 4, 2025 7:04 PM

Dubai, March 4 (IANS) After returning with the figures of 2-40 in his eight overs against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja feels batting well in the first power-play will set the foundation for a 265-run chase at Dubai International Stadium. The Indian bowlers kept it tight and bundled out Australia for 264 in 49.3 overs despite half-centuries from captain Steve Smith (73) and Alex Carey (61). For India, Mohammed Shami returned with figures of 3-48 while Varun Chakaravarthy and Jadeja bagged two scalps each.

Champions Trophy: It’s better for NZ batters if ball doesn’t spin much, says Santner ahead of Proteas clash

IANS | March 4, 2025 6:03 PM

Lahore, March 4 (IANS) After the New Zealand batters collapsed against a potent Indian spin attack in their previous match, skipper Mitchell Santner has acknowledged the difficulties his side faced in the clash. But he still believes the conditions at the Gaddafi Stadium for their clash with South Africa will not assist spinners as the slower track in Dubai did.

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