Champions Trophy: I could've stayed out there for longer, admits Saud Shakeel

IANS | February 23, 2025 7:00 PM

Dubai, Feb 23 (IANS) After Pakistan were bowled out for 241, in their high-stakes Champions Trophy clash, against India at the Dubai International Stadium, top-order batter Saud Shakeel admitted the timing of his dismissal wasn’t ideal and that he could have stayed at the crease for a longer period.

Champions Trophy: Kuldeep and Hardik shine as India bowl out Pakistan for 241

IANS | February 23, 2025 6:42 PM

Dubai, Feb 23 (IANS) Kuldeep Yadav shined in the back-end to take 3-40, while Hardik Pandya bowled brilliantly to pick 2-31 as an impressive bowling performance propelled India to bowl out Pakistan for 241 in 49.4 overs in the high-stakes 2025 Champions Trophy game at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

Champions Trophy: Excitement here in Dubai is 'jabardast', says IPL chief ahead of India-Pak encounter

IANS | February 23, 2025 1:27 PM

Dubai, Feb 23 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal backed the Rohit Sharma-led side to come out strong against Pakistan in their much-anticipated Champions Trophy clash in Dubai on Sunday. As cricket fans across the globe wait for the blockbuster encounter to begin, Dhumal, who is in Dubai to witness the mega battle, said the atmosphere is very electric in the city.