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1st T20I: Chakaravarthy picks 3-23 as bowlers help India bowl out England for just 132

IANS | January 22, 2025 9:10 PM

Kolkata, Jan 22 (IANS) Wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy shined with figures of 3-23 as the Indian bowlers put in a magnificent performance to bowl out England for just 132 runs in the T20I series opener at the Eden Gardens here on Wednesday. For India, everything went right from the time they elected to bowl first. Arshdeep Singh took out the openers quickly to become India’s leading wicket-taker in men’s T20Is. After that, Chakaravarthy spun a brilliant spin web to leave England dazed in the middle overs.

ILT20 Season 3: Dubai Capitals take on Gulf Giants hoping to improve standings

IANS | January 22, 2025 8:53 PM

Dubai, Jan 22 (IANS) Placed towards the bottom of the points table, the Dubai Capitals and Gulf Giants are set to face off in Match 16 of the International League (IL) T20 at the iconic Dubai International Stadium here on Thursday. Dubai Capitals are placed fourth among six teams in the points table with four points from five matches while Gulf Giants are placed at the bottom of the standings with two points from four games. Both teams will be eager to secure a crucial win as they aim to improve their standings in the tournament.

High-energy campaign video launched for ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025

IANS | January 22, 2025 8:22 PM

Dubai, Jan 22 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday launched a campaign film titled 'All On The Line', featuring some top stars from the participating countries, for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, highlighting the unmissable cricket that the thrilling two-week competition brings.

Every player committed to bringing the trophy home again, says Pandya on Champions Trophy

IANS | January 22, 2025 7:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) India’s fast-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya said that every player in the team is committed to bringing the Champions Trophy back home yet again by showcasing their unique brand of cricket in the eight-team tournament. India, the two-time Champions Trophy winners, will begin their Group A campaign in the 2025 edition against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai, after which they play against archrivals Pakistan on February 23, before facing New Zealand on March 2.

Ranji Trophy: Bihar to face Uttar Pradesh in Patna from January 23

IANS | January 22, 2025 12:00 AM

Patna (Bihar), Jan 21 (IANS) The Bihar cricket team is all set to face Uttar Pradesh in their next match of the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 at the iconic Moin-ul-Haq Stadium here from January 23 to 26. The Moin-ul-Haq Stadium successfully hosted two Ranji Trophy matches in October and November 2025 as the 2024-25 season began. The Bihar cricket team gave a tough fight to their opponents in the initial matches.

Dropped from Team India, Siraj gears up for next round of Ranji Trophy matches

IANS | January 21, 2025 11:23 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 21 (IANS) Dropped from the Indian squad for the upcoming white-ball series against England and the subsequent Champions Trophy 2025, pacer Mohammed Siraj will be taking to domestic cricket to gain back his spot in the national team. With this in mind, Siraj has started gearing up for the upcoming Group B Ranji Trophy match for Hyderabad against another former champion Vidarbha to be played in Nagpur from January 30 to February 2.

Yuzi Chahal, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia to play in Shani’s Trophy 2025

IANS | January 21, 2025 10:47 PM

Lucknow (UP), Jan 21 (IANS) Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, batter Riyan Parag, and all-rounder Rahul Tewatia are among the marquee players set to feature in the upcoming Shani’s Trophy, scheduled to be played here in February 2025. The tournament will showcase an exciting mix of retired stalwarts, current Ranji Trophy players, and state-level cricketers, bringing the best of Indian cricket talent under one roof.

Gambhir visits Kalighat temple on eve of India-England 1st T20I

IANS | January 21, 2025 9:44 PM

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IANS) India will begin the new year with a T20 series against England at Eden Gardens, which will be their first series after the embarrassing defeat to Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series Down Under. Before the series, India's head coach Gautam Gambhir visited the famous Kali Temple at the Kalighat here to pray for his team's success.

India triumphs in PD Champions Trophy with a win over England

IANS | January 21, 2025 7:34 PM

Colombo (Sri Lanka), Jan 21 (IANS) The Indian Physical Disability Cricket Team defeated England by 79 runs in a thrilling final at the FTZ Cricket Grounds, near here, to achieve a remarkable milestone by clinching the title in the PD Champions Trophy 2025. Choosing to bat, the India team posted a commanding total of 197/4 in their allotted 20 overs. The team then bowled out England for 118 to win the title.

Jos Buttler excited to have 'full line-up' for India tour

IANS | January 21, 2025 6:53 PM

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IANS) England captain Jos Buttler is excited with the prospect that they have a "full line-up" for the white-ball series against India. The wicketkeeper-batter emphasised that there is no workload or injury concern in the squad in the build-up to the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai.

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