Champions Trophy: Excited, could be Rohit-Virat’s last time facing Pakistan, says Rashid Latif

IANS | February 21, 2025 7:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, two cricketers who hold the power to bring the most populated country to a standstill, will be heading into the Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan on Sunday perhaps for the final time. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif stated that he believes the 2025 Champions Trophy will be the final time the heavily-reputed duo will face their arch-rivals.

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: If Rohit is struggling but still gets runs, that’s dangerous for opposition, says Yuvraj

IANS | February 21, 2025 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Ahead of India’s highly-anticipated clash with Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, white-ball all-round great Yuvraj Singh believes if skipper Rohit Sharma still gets runs despite struggling at the crease, that’s the most dangerous thing for any opposing teams.

Champions Trophy: India have more match-winners as compared to Pakistan, says Shahid Afridi

IANS | February 21, 2025 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Former captain Shahid Afridi believes India have more match-winners as compared to Pakistan ahead of the highly-anticipated Champions Trophy Group A clash that will take place at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

Champions Trophy: Shami is a legend as it’s not easy to make a comeback after injury, says Gill

IANS | February 21, 2025 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) After India got a six-wicket win over Bangladesh to kickstart its Champions Trophy campaign on a high, vice-captain Shubman Gill lauded Mohammed Shami for his spell of 5-53, saying the veteran pacer is a legend as it’s not easy to make a comeback after injury.

Champions Trophy: India is strong but beatable, says Pak allrounder Khushdil ahead of key clash

IANS | February 21, 2025 3:24 PM

Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Pakistan allrounder Khushdil Shah has admitted that India are a formidable side but said that Pakistan can beat them if they manage to bring their 'A game' when the arch-rivals meet in a crucial clash in the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday.

Champions Trophy: Gill gives impression of being around for 10-15 years, says Manjrekar

IANS | February 21, 2025 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes vice-captain Shubman Gill gives the impression of someone who will be around international for 10-15 more years, something which Shreyas Iyer doesn't give vibes of.

Kerala on brink of history, set to enter Ranji Trophy final for first time

IANS | February 21, 2025 2:19 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 21 (IANS) In a remarkable turn of events, Kerala's senior cricket team, devoid of big names, restricted Gujarat to two runs short of Kerala’s first-innings total of 457, thereby stand on the cusp of securing its first-ever Ranji Trophy final berth.

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.

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Champions Trophy: Excited, could be Rohit-Virat’s last time facing Pakistan, says Rashid Latif

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

Champions Trophy: If Rohit is struggling but still gets runs, that’s dangerous for opposition, says Yuvraj

Champions Trophy: India have more match-winners as compared to Pakistan, says Shahid Afridi

Champions Trophy: Shami is a legend as it’s not easy to make a comeback after injury, says Gill

Champions Trophy: India is strong but beatable, says Pak allrounder Khushdil ahead of key clash

Champions Trophy: Gill gives impression of being around for 10-15 years, says Manjrekar

Kerala on brink of history, set to enter Ranji Trophy final for first time

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

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

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