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Champions Trophy: Cricket fraternity celebrates India’s ‘VIRAT’ win over Australia

IANS | March 4, 2025 10:48 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) India successfully completed the highest-ever run chase against Australia in ICC knockouts to storm into their fifth Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Tuesday. The side continued its flawless performance and delivered a victory that the country could be proud of. Virat Kohli was once again the star of the show and delivered a match-winning knock of 84 to lead his side to a four-wicket victory.

Champions Trophy: Reaching milestones doesn’t matter, says Kohli on match-winning 84 vs Australia

IANS | March 4, 2025 10:26 PM

Dubai, March 4 (IANS) Like many times before, master blaster Virat Kohli anchored India’s successful chase against Australia in the semifinal of the 2025 Champions Trophy. The 36-year-old fell 16 runs short of a 52nd ODI century but claimed that milestones ‘don’t matter anymore’ in a larger context of the game. With the target inching closer and K.L. Rahul starting to hit boundaries from the other end, Kohli uncharacteristically fell trying to hit a six off Adam Zampa.

Ahmedabad Open golf: Sri Lanka's Thangaraja takes Round One lead courtesy of his 65

IANS | March 4, 2025 8:19 PM

Ahmedabad, March 4 (IANS) Sri Lankan golfer N. Thangaraja took the round one lead courtesy of his brilliant seven-under 65 at the INR 1 crore Ahmedabad Open 2025, which is being played at the Kensville Golf & Country Club near here. Italy’s Michele Ortolani was second at four-under 68. The Delhi duo of Anshul Kabthiyal and Kapil Kumar and Chandigarh’s Harendra Gupta were tied for third with scores of two-under 70.

Champions Trophy: Gambhir's animated celebration after Smith's dismissal goes viral

IANS | March 4, 2025 7:57 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen pumped up following Australia skipper Steve Smith's dismissal in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal clash at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. Smith, who top-scored for the reigning ODI World Champion with a knock of 73, was cleaned up by Mohammed Shami in the 37th over of the match. He was involved in three 50-or-more runs partnerships with Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, and Alex Carey in the middle overs.

Tendulkar pays respect to Shivalkar, says ‘His smooth action and rhythm were a treat to watch’

IANS | March 4, 2025 7:33 PM

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar mourned the passing of former Ranji Trophy star and a stalwart of Mumbai Maidan cricket, Padmakar Shivalkar, who passed away due to age-related issues on Monday. Tendulkar, himself being an inspiration to come out of Mumbai, recalled playing against Shivalkar at the age of 13 and hailed his ‘smooth action and rhythm which was a treat to watch'.

Basit Ali alleges 'backdoor entries' in Pakistan’s squad selection for NZ tour

IANS | March 4, 2025 7:15 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Former cricketer Basit Ali has strongly criticised Pakistan’s team selection for the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand, alleging favouritism and unjust exclusions. He claimed that deserving players had been sidelined while others secured their places through "backdoor channels".

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