Champions Trophy: Revisiting some blockbuster Ind vs Pak matches ahead of Dubai spectacle

IANS | February 21, 2025 6:48 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) India and Pakistan are set to clash in another mega battle when they meet in the ICC Champions Trophy encounter at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. It is a crucial clash with a lot riding for both teams -- India will inch closer to a place in the semifinals if they win on Sunday while Pakistan by winning the match, Pakistan will maintain their chances of progressing to the knockout stage.

Champions Trophy: Virat is trying a bit too hard, feels Kumble

IANS | February 21, 2025 12:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Former India captain and head coach Anil Kumble feels that Virat Kohli is "trying too hard" to come out of his lean patch after he scored 22 off 38 against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy clash in Dubai on Thursday.

Champions Trophy: What was good to see was that Gill stayed there till the end, says Rohit Sharma

IANS | February 20, 2025 11:14 PM

Dubai, Feb 20 (IANS) After India began their 2025 Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh, skipper Rohit Sharma said it was good to see vice-captain Shubman Gill, who hit an unbeaten 101, stay till the end in the chase of 229 at the Dubai International Stadium. Gill took his time before grinding it hard on a sluggish pitch and amidst the pressure of wickets falling around to hit an unbeaten 101 off 129 balls, laced with nine fours and two sixes.