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Saud Shakeel became the first Pakistan batter to be dismissed timed out in professional cricket. (Reuters)

How Saud Shakeel became first Pakistan batter to be dismissed ‘timed out’ during domestic FC match

March 6, 2025 12:56 IST

Saud Shakeel's timed out ouster is also the first high-profile dismissal of the kind since Angelo Mathews' no-show against Bangladesh in the 2023 ODI World Cup.

Mohammed Hafeez's comments made for an awkward exchange with '90s Pakistan pace sensation Shoaib Akhtar. (OutSide Edge show screengrab)

‘They left no legacy’: Mohammed Hafeez slams ’90s Pakistan team in live TV exchange with Shoaib Akhtar

March 6, 2025 12:06 IST

Former Pakistan captain and head coach Mohammed Hafeez curiously targetted the yesteryear stars of the country in failing to inspire the next generations after their recent Champions Trophy 2025 group-stage exit.

Jason Gillespie has slammed Pakistan interim head coach Aaqib Javed, calling him a "clown" in a social media post. (AP)

‘Aaqib Javed is a clown’: Jason Gillespie slams Pakistan interim head coach for ‘campaigning’ for all-format role

March 6, 2025 09:42 IST

Jason Gillespie was the second foreigner to leave Pakistan’s program in less than two months after South African Gary Kirsten stepped down as limited-overs coach in October.

Matt Henry injured his shoulder during New Zealand's Champions Trophy semi-final win against South Africa in Lahore. (Reuters)

Will injured Matt Henry play in India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy final?

March 6, 2025 08:41 IST

Addressing Matt Henry's situation, captain Santner said that the pacer had a sore shoulder, and the team management would have to wait a couple of days to understand the extent of the injury.

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Final

ICC Champions Trophy: Why India should be wary of New Zealand in the finalSubscriber Only

March 7, 2025 08:19 IST

Spin bowling options, batting depth and athletic fielding mean the final is unlikely to be a cakewalk for Rohit Sharma & Co.

New Zealand Kane Williamson Rachin Ravindra Champions Trophy

ICC Champions Trophy: Kane-Rachin masterclass and overall professionalism take New Zealand into final against IndiaSubscriber Only

March 6, 2025 11:12 IST

After masterful partnership between Rachin and Williamson, Santner shows his nous with the ball as SA stand no chance.

ICC ODI rankings: Virat Kohli rises to No 4 spot, Rohit Sharma drops two spots after Champions Trophy semi-final

March 5, 2025 20:55 IST

Meanwhile, India vice-captain Shubman Gill stays on top of the ICC ODI run-scorers list, followed by Pakistan's Babar Azam at second.

Australia's captain Steve Smith hugs India's Virat Kohli after India won against Australia during the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal cricket match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo)

‘Not buying into it’: Steve Smith dismisses theory that India had edge because of playing all games in Dubai

March 5, 2025 19:22 IST

After Steve Smith's team lost to India by four wickets in the semi-finals, the stand-in skipper conceded that they had been "outplayed" by a superior team. "They played well, they outplayed us and they deserve the victory," Smith said.

Champions Trophy | ‘India have played flawless cricket but there is one more game to go’: Gautam GambhirSubscriber Only

March 6, 2025 11:12 IST

India head coach also says KL Rahul has done well at No.6 even though Axar Patel was promoted in the batting line up.

Champions Trophy highest total South Africa vs New Zealand

New Zealand smash highest team total in Champions Trophy history in semifinal match vs South Africa

March 5, 2025 18:38 IST

In the match on Wednesday, both Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson scored centuries while Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips chipped in with quickfire knocks to help the Kiwis post the massive total.

‘You cannot build pressure on him’: Ashton Agar lauds Virat Kohli’s knock vs AUS in Champions Trophy semifinal

March 5, 2025 17:11 IST

Coming early in the fifth over after Shubman Gill fell early to Ben Dwarshuis, Kohli scored 84 runs in 98 balls with five fours and got out in the 43rd over with the team in a comfortable position.

Sachin Tendulkar in action for India Masters during the International Masters League 2025. (Credit: International Masters League)

WATCH: Sachin Tendulkar reminded of days as a 14-year-old after revisiting Vadodara

March 5, 2025 16:52 IST

Playing for the Indian Masters in the ongoing International Masters League (IML) T20, 2025, Sachin Tendulkar and the whole team were practising ahead of their clash against Australia Masters on Wednesday.

India's KL Rahul plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between India and Bangladesh at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. (AP Photo)

Why India prefer KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant in Champions TrophySubscriber Only

March 6, 2025 11:09 IST

With Gambhir’s preference for left-right combination, since the ODIs in Sri Lanka, Rahul has batted at No 6 on six occasions and once at No 5 and 7

Champions Trophy 2025, most runs: Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer rank in the top five after the semi-final. (Reuters)

Champions Trophy 2025, leading run-scorers list: Virat Kohli jumps to 3rd spot after semi-final knock against Australia

March 5, 2025 15:55 IST

Champions Trophy 2025, most runs table: India's Virat Kohli jumped to the third spot among leading run-scorers in the tournament after his 84 against Australia in the semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday.

India's Virat Kohli and former England captain Nasser Hussain (AP/Reuters)

Champions Trophy: ‘India have got the best chaser in the history of the game in Virat Kohli,’ says Nasser HussainSubscriber Only

March 5, 2025 15:23 IST

Virat Kohli surpassed 8,000 runs in ODI chases with his knock of 84 runs against Australia in the Champions Trophy semi-final on Tuesday.

India's Virat Kohli in action against Australia during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final. (AP)

Wasim Akram hails chase master Virat Kohli: ‘He is definitely going to…’Subscriber Only

March 5, 2025 14:36 IST

Virat Kohli surpassed 8,000 runs in ODI run chases with his knock of 84 runs in India’s four-wicket win over Australia in the Champions Trophy semi-finals.

‘Playing only in Dubai definitely helped us’: Mohammed Shami after India’s Champions Trophy semi-final win

March 5, 2025 16:52 IST

Mohammed Shami, who opened the campaign with a five-wicket haul against Bangladesh, was the pick of the bowlers for India in the semi-final against Australia as he snapped three wickets (3/48) in his 10 overs against Steve Smith's side.

Mohammed Shami wants the ICC to lift the ban on using saliva on the cricket ball. (PTI)

Why Mohammed Shami is appealing to ICC to allow use of saliva on the cricket ball again

March 5, 2025 12:43 IST

Mohammed Shami rued the absence of reverse swing in ODIs and said he is pleading to the global regulators at the International Cricket Council to lift the ban on the use of saliva to shine the cricket ball.

South Africa vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 2nd Semi-Final Highlights: David Miller’s century in vain as SA Africa go down by 50 runs to NZ

March 6, 2025 11:02 IST

South Africa vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights: Captain Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen chipped in with 56 and 69 respectively but it wasn't enough for South Africa to overhaul the target.

Steve Smith announced his ODI retirement after the Champions Trophy semifinal loss to India on Tuesday. (Reuters)

Steve Smith retires from ODIs after Champions Trophy semi-final ouster at hands of India

March 5, 2025 15:17 IST

Australia stand-in captain Steve Smith told teammates after the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal match against India in Dubai that he would retire from ODI cricket immediately.

Ravindra Jadeja's bowling entry would eventually prove to be crucial for India against Australia in Dubai. (PTI)

WATCH: ‘Aap dono baatein karo, tab tak main…’ – Ravindra Jadeja interrupts Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul for wasting time during his over

March 5, 2025 14:39 IST

Jadeja was interrupted in between an over during the Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia in Dubai when captain Rohit Sharma got into a chat with Rahul, pondering whether to include a first slip for the turning ball.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir, like captain Rohit Sharma, rubbished talks of advantage playing in Dubai. (PTI)

Angry Gautam Gambhir blasts critics on India’s Dubai advantage: ‘Some people are just perpetual cribbers, man, grow up’Subscriber Only

March 5, 2025 09:46 IST

Gautam Gambhir was then asked if India knew the conditions would be spinner-friendly in Dubai when they picked five spin bowling options, which again didn’t sit well with him.

KL Rahul celebrates after hitting the winning runs against Australia in the Champions Trophy semi-final on Tuesday. (Reuters)

‘Sometimes I’m sitting there thinking what more can I do’: KL Rahul on his stop-start middle-order role in ODIs

March 5, 2025 09:25 IST

KL Rahul admitted that he could not help but wonder what more could he have done to cement a stable position in India's ODI middle-order over the last few years.

SA vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final: The South Africa vs New Zealand match will be played in Lahore. (AP)

SA vs NZ Pitch-Weather Report, Semi-Final Champions Trophy 2025: What to expect in Lahore for South Africa vs New Zealand match?

March 5, 2025 09:00 IST

South Africa vs New Zealand Pitch-Weather Report, Semi-Final Champions Trophy 2025 Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report And Lahore Weather Forecast Latest Updates: Here are the updates ahead of the SA vs NZ match in Lahore.

SA vs NZ Predicted Playing 11: Aiden Markram to play for South Africa, Nathan Smith in for Kyle Jamieson for New Zealand

March 5, 2025 14:46 IST

South Africa vs New Zealand Semi-Final Predicted Playing 11, Squad, Players List Full Details, Champions Trophy 2025: The Indian Express predicts the starting XI of the 2nd semifinal match between South Africa and New Zealand.