Champions Trophy: Special feeling, excited to get started, says Tom Banton on his late call-up

IANS | February 20, 2025 5:46 PM

Lahore, Feb 20 (IANS) England's Tom Banton is excited to play for the country in the ongoing Champions Trophy after being named as a late replacement for injured Jacob Bethel in the squad. The 26-year-old made his international debut six days short of his 20th birthday back in 2019 following a breakthrough summer which also led to Big Bash and Indian Premier League (IPL) deals as well as comparisons with the likes of Kevin Pietersen.

Champions Trophy: Afghanistan v South Africa; when and where to watch

IANS | February 20, 2025 4:38 PM

Karachi, Feb 20 (IANS) Afghanistan will make their Champion Trophy debut against South Africa at the renovated National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday. Led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan has developed a reputation for being the surprise package in global tournaments, having impressed in the 2023 ODI World Cup and the 2024 T20 World Cup.

I'll be backing our boys in green from home: Fakhar Zaman after being ruled out of CT

IANS | February 20, 2025 4:18 PM

Karachi, Feb 20 (IANS) Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman expressed his disappointment after being ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to an oblique injury.

Champions Trophy: ICC approves Imam-ul-Haq as Fakhar Zaman’s replacement in Pakistan squad

IANS | February 20, 2025 3:22 PM

Dubai, Feb 20 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved Imam-ul-Haq as a replacement for injured Fakhar Zaman in Pakistan’s squad for the ongoing Champions Trophy. Fakhar was forced off the field after suffering an injury while fielding in the early part of the tournament opener against New Zealand in Karachi.

WPL 2025: Lapses in UPW’s fielding helped DC chase down the target, says Mithali Raj

IANS | February 20, 2025 2:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Former India captain Mithali Raj pointed out that the UP Warriorz sloppy work in fielding was one of the big reasons why Delhi Capitals managed to chase down 167 and win by seven wickets in match six of WPL 2025.

Champions Trophy: Jadeja & Shami in, as Bangladesh opt to bat first against India

IANS | February 20, 2025 2:22 PM

Dubai, Feb 20 (IANS) India have brought in Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami as Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat first in their first Group A match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday.

NZ's Penfold ruled out for remainder of the season with knee injury

IANS | February 20, 2025 11:54 AM

Auckland, Feb 20 (IANS) New Zealand women's pace bowler Molly Penfold has been ruled out for the remainder of the home summer after sustaining a torn meniscus to her left knee, the NZC said on Thursday.

I often doubted whether I'd be able to play again: Shami reveals comeback struggles after injury

IANS | February 20, 2025 10:25 AM

Dubai, Feb 20 (IANS) India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has revealed how tough his comeback to international cricket has been after suffering an ankle injury in 2023 and said there were times when he thought he would never get another opportunity to play again for the country.

Champions Trophy: Pakistan’s ‘poor death over execution’ propelled NZ’s ‘unexpected’ 320-run total, says captain Rizwan

IANS | February 19, 2025 11:27 PM

Karachi, Feb 19 (IANS) Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan stated that his side did not expect New Zealand to score 320 runs in the first innings, having gotten off to a solid start, and poor execution in the death overs resulted in their 60-run loss in their opening game of the 2025 Champions Trophy being played at the National Bank Stadium.

Top-order hundreds will be key to India's Champions Trophy success: Rohit Sharma

IANS | February 19, 2025 8:52 PM

Dubai. Feb 19 (IANS) India’s journey at the 2025 Champions Trophy will begin on Thursday with the 2013 winners set to take on Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium. Ahead of their first game Indian skipper Rohit Sharma revealed India’s "secret to success" depends on their top order firing on full cylinders.

Cricket

Champions Trophy: Special feeling, excited to get started, says Tom Banton on his late call-up

Champions Trophy: Afghanistan v South Africa; when and where to watch

I'll be backing our boys in green from home: Fakhar Zaman after being ruled out of CT

Champions Trophy: ICC approves Imam-ul-Haq as Fakhar Zaman’s replacement in Pakistan squad

WPL 2025: Lapses in UPW’s fielding helped DC chase down the target, says Mithali Raj

Champions Trophy: Jadeja & Shami in, as Bangladesh opt to bat first against India

NZ's Penfold ruled out for remainder of the season with knee injury

I often doubted whether I'd be able to play again: Shami reveals comeback struggles after injury

Champions Trophy: Pakistan’s ‘poor death over execution’ propelled NZ’s ‘unexpected’ 320-run total, says captain Rizwan

Top-order hundreds will be key to India's Champions Trophy success: Rohit Sharma

LATEST NEWS

West Asia war: PM Modi speaks to Iranian Prez, stresses safety of Indians and energy transit

IFL 2025-26: Dempo come from behind to hold Chanmari

PM Modi links legacy of Dandi March to Viksit Bharat vision amid global turmoil

Aman Raj takes a four-shot lead over Bhullar in IGPL Chandigarh

Operation Epic Fury: 6,000 targets, 90 Iranian vessels hit, claims US

Pritika's brace helps India defeat Myanmar in first of two U17 friendlies

'Shame on you SRH': Fans react after Kavya Maran's Sunrisers Leeds sign Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed for The Hundred

Indian carriers resume Riyadh flights as govt monitors West Asia situation

Indian Coast Guard carries out timely medical evacuation near Gujarat

Gujarat records 696 pc growth in cotton and 575 pc in groundnut, sets roadmap for 2047