Anil Kumble feels that KL Rahul is always put under unnecessary pressure, but his innings against Australia in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai should give him “a lot of confidence”. In a chase of 265, Rahul came out to bat at No. 6, at the fall of Axar Patel’s wicket. Axar and … Read more
“I missed a full toss. It wasn’t ideal.” This is one of the greatest contemporary batters speaking on a moment that swung the match in India’s favour. Steven Smith was batting on 73 in the 37th over, and seemed set to guide Australia into the death overs. Then he ran at Mohammed Shami, got a … Read more
It comes with the territory that everything around India gets magnified, be it good or bad. Barely a press conference has gone by during this Champions Trophy where India’s supposed advantage has not been spoken about. Because of geopolitical issues, India haven’t travelled to the host nation, Pakistan, and have played all their matches – … Read more
South Africa (SA) will face New Zealand (NZ) in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday, March 5, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. South Africa won two out of three games in Group B and finished in first place. New Zealand were in second position in Group A and won two … Read more
After becoming a full-time No.5 in ODI cricket, KL Rahul had expanded his range as a middle-order batter – since 2020 nobody has a higher average than his 61.52 in that position (for a minimum of 20 innings). Not even Heinrich Klaasen, whose average is about seven points lower than Rahul’s. But in the lead-up … Read more
It begins with a football match. The players stand in a circle keeping the ball up, excitement building as the rally lengthens. Then, a slightly wayward tee-up from one of the players puts Tabraiz Shamsi in a tricky spot. The eye test suggests he’s one of the less technically gifted football players; the rally is … Read more
India vs Australia Match Overview India took on Australia in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday, March 4, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Australia won the toss and elected to bat. Australia were bundled out for 264 runs in 49.3 overs. Steven Smith and Alex Carey proved to … Read more
Roelof van der Merwe has left Somerset by mutual consent after agreeing an early exit from his contract, bringing a long association with the county to an end. Van der Merwe first played for Somerset in 2011 as an overseas player, then returned as a local in 2016 after switching national allegiance from South Africa … Read more
Virat Kohli cut through the tension in a yet another crucial chase to confirm India’s spot in the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy. His 84 off 98 in Dubai helped them chase down 265 against ODI World Cup holders, Australia, on a tricky pitch. “This game is all about pressure, especially big games like … Read more
India 267 for 6 (Kohli 84, Iyer 45, Rahul 42*, Ellis 2-49, Zampa 2-60) beat Australia 264 (Smith 73, Carey 61, Shami 3-48, Jadeja 2-40, Varun 2-49) by five wickets Dubai will host the final of the Champions Trophy, and India will be in it, after proving their edge over a weakened Australia side in … Read more