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Champions Trophy: India’s semis clash against Australia is final before the final, says Paranjape

IANS | March 3, 2025 7:30 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Jatin Paranjape, the former India cricketer and national selector, believes Tuesday’s semifinal against Australia is a final before the final, in which he feels the Rohit Sharma-led side has the upper edge. The India versus Australia semifinal in Dubai will be a rematch of the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup final for a place in the Champions Trophy title clash scheduled for March 9. While Australia have just one win from three group matches – two of which were abandoned due to rain- India go in on the back of three consecutive wins in the group stage.

Ahmedabad Open golf: Top names in field as PGTI event tees-off

IANS | March 3, 2025 7:10 PM

Ahmedabad, March 3 (IANS) Top names in the field like Shaurya Bhattacharya, winner of the Chhattisgarh Open, Om Prakash Chouhan, Manu Gandas, Olympian Udayan Mane, Rashid Khan, Karandeep Kochhar, and Sachin Baisoya will be the top attractions in the second edition of the Ahmedabad Open golf championships starting here on Tuesday.

Champions Trophy: Spin-heavy India look to tame gritty Australia in semis

IANS | March 3, 2025 6:41 PM

Dubai, March 3 (IANS) Dubai is set to host a blockbuster clash as India and Australia lock horns in the first semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday, with both teams eyeing a spot in the grand finale on March 9, here at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

'Got plenty of runs with that body weight': Ex-cricketer Surinder Khanna on Rohit Sharma fat-shaming controversy

IANS | March 3, 2025 6:08 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Former cricketer Surinder Khanna backed India captain Rohit Sharma and said the opening batter has scored plenty of runs with that body weight after a Congress leader called him "fat" on social media. Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed made the controversial remark during India's Champions Trophy 2025 final Group A match against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. Taking to X, she openly referred to the Indian skipper as "fat."

ISL 2024-25: After securing 2nd place, FC Goa aim to end regular season on high against Mohammedan SC

IANS | March 3, 2025 5:55 PM

Margao (Goa), March 3 (IANS) FC Goa will play Mohammedan SC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Tuesday. The Gaurs have confirmed a second-placed finish after the fourth-placed Jamshedpur FC dropped points in a 1-1 draw with Kerala Blasters FC.

Tendulkar used to share knowledge when in MI, preparation made him a cricketing great, says Smith

IANS | March 3, 2025 5:03 PM

Dubai, March 3 (IANS) Almost a decade ago, Dwayne Smith of the West Indies was opening the batting with the legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar for the Mumbai Indians (MI), with the duo also going on to lift the 2013 Champions League Twenty20, a competition which is now defunct.

UCL: All you need to know ahead of Round of 16 first leg

IANS | March 3, 2025 4:36 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 has set the stage for an intense knockout phase as 16 teams compete for Europe's most coveted club trophy. The draw promises high-stakes drama in the last 16 with Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid and FC Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen, two domestic clashes, headlining the action.

Champions Trophy: Gaffaney, Illingworth named on-field umpires for India-Australia semifinal

IANS | March 3, 2025 4:25 PM

Dubai, March 3 (IANS) New Zealand’s Chris Gaffaney and England’s Richard Illingworth have been named as on-field umpires for the first 2025 Champions Trophy semifinal between India and Australia in Dubai, said the International Cricket Council (ICC). For Tuesday's semifinal at the Dubai International Stadium, Michael Gough will serve as third umpire, while Andy Pycroft will take up the match referee's duties.

Khelo India Winter Games 2025 to commence in J&K’s Gulmarg from March 9

IANS | March 3, 2025 3:54 PM

Srinagar, March 3 (IANS) The second leg of the 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG), which postponed due to insufficient snowfall, will now be held from March 9 to 12 as Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg received the appreciable snowfall.

Champions Trophy: Chakaravarthy’s fifer helps India set up semis clash with Australia (ld)

IANS | March 2, 2025 10:35 PM

Dubai, March 2 (IANS) Varun Chakravarthy led India’s charge with a superb 5-42, the best figures by a bowler in the ongoing tournament, as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs in the final Group A match at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

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Champions Trophy: India’s semis clash against Australia is final before the final, says Paranjape

Ahmedabad Open golf: Top names in field as PGTI event tees-off

Champions Trophy: Spin-heavy India look to tame gritty Australia in semis

'Got plenty of runs with that body weight': Ex-cricketer Surinder Khanna on Rohit Sharma fat-shaming controversy

ISL 2024-25: After securing 2nd place, FC Goa aim to end regular season on high against Mohammedan SC

Tendulkar used to share knowledge when in MI, preparation made him a cricketing great, says Smith

UCL: All you need to know ahead of Round of 16 first leg

Champions Trophy: Gaffaney, Illingworth named on-field umpires for India-Australia semifinal

Khelo India Winter Games 2025 to commence in J&K’s Gulmarg from March 9

Champions Trophy: Chakaravarthy’s fifer helps India set up semis clash with Australia (ld)

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