Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has praised Shubman Gill for his outstanding performance in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Bangladesh, suggesting that the young Indian batter is poised to take Virat Kohli’s legacy forward. On the eve of the match, Indian captain Rohit Sharma highlighted Gill’s exceptional ODI numbers, calling them “crazy.” This was…
In a moment that resonated with cricket fans and players alike, Rohit Sharma’s dropped catch off Axar Patel’s bowling during the India vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy match on Thursday prevented Patel from claiming a historic hat-trick. Axar was on the verge of becoming the first Indian bowler to pick up a hat-trick in the Champions…
It is a well-known fact that when cricketing giants India and Pakistan face off, the world stops and watches. The two nations, who share a storied rivalry on and off the field, will once again add a new chapter to their evergreen clash in the ongoing Champions Trophy. But is the India-Pakistan rivalry overhyped? Over…
Rohit Sharma-led Team India registered a convincing six-wicket win over Bangladesh to kick off their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. While the team showcased a dominant performance, star Indian batter Virat Kohli appeared slightly out of touch, managing only 22 runs off 38 deliveries. Former India batter Robin Uthappa has suggested that Kohli may be more…
Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife, choreographer Dhanashree Verma, have filed for divorce, ending months of speculation and cryptic social media posts hinting at their separation. The couple’s final hearing and necessary formalities reportedly took place at the Bandra Family Court on Thursday, where both were physically present. However, Dhanashree’s lawyer has stated that…
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has praised Mohammed Shami for his impressive performance in India’s Champions Trophy opener. Shami’s five-wicket haul against Bangladesh helped India secure a six-wicket win, showcasing his resilience and skill. Ponting described Shami as the best version of himself after overcoming a long injury layoff. Shami’s return to ICC tournaments was…
India captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday became the second fastest batter to complete 11,000 runs in One-day Internationals (ODIs), achieving this milestone during India’s Champions Trophy clash against Bangladesh. Rohit is only the fourth Indian and the 10th batter overall to reach this mark in the 50-over format. #### Milestone Achievement Rohit Sharma reached the…
Pakistan’s campaign in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy began on a disappointing note as the defending champions suffered a 60-run defeat against New Zealand in their tournament opener at the National Cricket Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday. The situation worsened on Thursday when the International Cricket Council (ICC) penalised Pakistan for maintaining a slow over-rate…
As India prepares to face arch-rivals Pakistan in their second ICC Champions Trophy match at Dubai on Sunday, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh reminisced about his first-ever India versus Pakistan match during the 2003 50-over World Cup. Yuvraj called it “one of the greatest ODI games he has played,” which helped him understand the intensity…
The ICC Event Technical Committee has approved the inclusion of opener Imam-ul-Haq as a replacement for Fakhar Zaman in Pakistan’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Zaman was ruled out of the tournament after suffering an injury while fielding in the first over against New Zealand in Pakistan’s opening match. The decision was made…
