Champions Trophy: Australia enter semis after clash with Afghanistan abandoned due to rain

IANS | February 28, 2025 9:59 PM

Lahore, Feb 28 (IANS) Reigning World Champion Australia are through to the semifinals of the 2025 Champions Trophy after their Group B clash against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Friday. With this, Australia are through to the last-four stage, while Afghanistan are on the brink of elimination from the competition.

Champions Trophy: KL Rahul dismisses Rohit, Shami injury concerns ahead of NZ clash

IANS | February 28, 2025 9:04 PM

Dubai, Feb 28 (IANS) After both Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami had left the ground with respective fitness issues during their win against Pakistan, wicket-keeper batter K.L. Rahul confirmed there are no concerns fitness-wise heading into the final group clash against New Zealand on Sunday. Both India and New Zealand have qualified for the semifinals from Group A, with hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh set to make early exits after consecutive defeats in the tournament.

Jos Buttler steps down as England’s white-ball captain following CT debacle

IANS | February 28, 2025 7:57 PM

Karachi, Feb 28 (IANS) England skipper Jos Buttler has announced his decision to step down as captain of the white-ball side after Saturday's game against South Africa, which will complete England's engagements in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. England have already been eliminated from the event after losses to Australia and Afghanistan.

WPL 2025: Unchanged Delhi Capitals elect to bowl first vs Mumbai Indians

IANS | February 28, 2025 7:14 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 28 (IANS) Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first against Mumbai Indians in the 13th match of Women's Premier League 2025 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

‘Pak legends take money to hurl abuses at their country’: Yograj Singh

IANS | February 28, 2025 6:48 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 28 (IANS) Former India cricketer Yograj Singh has slammed Pakistan legends for not lending a helping hand to the youth set-up of the country and said they "abuse" their own country for the sole purpose of earning "money".

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha seize first-innings lead after Dubey's historic spell on Day 3

IANS | February 28, 2025 6:46 PM

Nagpur, Feb 28 (IANS) Vidarbha’s left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey carved his name in Ranji Trophy history on Day 3 of the final against Kerala at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, becoming the highest wicket-taker in a single season of the tournament to bowl out the visitors on 342 handing his side a minor lead of 37 runs.

Champions Trophy: Atal and Omarzai fifties carry Afghanistan to 273 against Australia

IANS | February 28, 2025 6:38 PM

Lahore, Feb 28 (IANS) Sediqullah Atal overcame an early examination to hit 85, while Azmatullah Omarzai shined with 67 to help Afghanistan post a competitive 273 in their 50 overs against Australia in the Group B Champions Trophy clash at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.

WPL 2025: Deepti Sharma hoping for huge support at Ekana Stadium in first-ever home game

IANS | February 28, 2025 6:35 PM

Lucknow, Feb 28 (IANS) UP Warriorz are gearing up for their first-ever home game in the Women's Premier League (WPL) as they take on Gujarat Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on March 3. Ahead of the encounter, captain Deepti Sharma is expecting huge support for the side in their first-ever home clash.

Ranji Trophy: Harsh Dubey becomes highest wicket-taker in a single season

IANS | February 28, 2025 6:18 PM

Nagpur, Feb 28 (IANS) Vidarbha’s left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey etched his name in the Ranji Trophy record books, setting the record for most wickets taken during a single season, picking up 3-88 on the third day of the final against Kerala at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium here on Friday.

Champions Trophy: It’s been already decided, there’s no point dwelling, says Bracewell on advantage to India

IANS | February 28, 2025 4:57 PM

Dubai, Feb 28 (IANS) New Zealand’s off-spin bowling all-rounder Michael Bracewell gave his take on India playing all of their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai, saying it was something that has already been decided and that there’s no point dwelling on it.

Cricket

Champions Trophy: Australia enter semis after clash with Afghanistan abandoned due to rain

Champions Trophy: KL Rahul dismisses Rohit, Shami injury concerns ahead of NZ clash

Jos Buttler steps down as England’s white-ball captain following CT debacle

WPL 2025: Unchanged Delhi Capitals elect to bowl first vs Mumbai Indians

‘Pak legends take money to hurl abuses at their country’: Yograj Singh

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha seize first-innings lead after Dubey's historic spell on Day 3

Champions Trophy: Atal and Omarzai fifties carry Afghanistan to 273 against Australia

WPL 2025: Deepti Sharma hoping for huge support at Ekana Stadium in first-ever home game

Ranji Trophy: Harsh Dubey becomes highest wicket-taker in a single season

Champions Trophy: It’s been already decided, there’s no point dwelling, says Bracewell on advantage to India

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