'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.

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha crowned champions by virtue of first-innings lead against Kerala

IANS | March 2, 2025 3:40 PM

Nagpur, March 2 (IANS) Vidarbha have lifted the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 title by virtue of taking the first-innings lead against Kerala in the final at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Jamtha on Sunday.

Champions Trophy: Wishes pour in from teammates as Kohli enters 300-ODI club

IANS | March 2, 2025 3:23 PM

Dubai, March 2 (IANS) During the India-New Zealand Group A clash in the 2025 Champions Trophy, talismanic batter Virat Kohli became the seventh Indian men’s player to play 300 ODI games. He is also the 22nd player overall to get to the illustrious landmark in international cricket.

WPL: As a batter, you have to start from zero every time: Shafali reflects on match-winning knock vs RCB

IANS | March 2, 2025 2:11 PM

Bengaluru, March 2 (IANS) After Delhi Capitals stormed into the playoffs of WPL 2025 with a dominant win over the home side Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Shafali Verma reflected on her match-winning 80 not out off 43 and said a batter has to begin from scratch each time, even if the player is playing on consecutive days.

Cricket

'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

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha crowned champions by virtue of first-innings lead against Kerala

Champions Trophy: Wishes pour in from teammates as Kohli enters 300-ODI club

WPL: As a batter, you have to start from zero every time: Shafali reflects on match-winning knock vs RCB

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