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IPL 2025: KKR have named Ajinkya Rahane as their captain and Venkatesh Iyer as the vice-captain for the upcoming season. (KKR)

IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane announced as KKR captain, Venkatesh Iyer named vice-captain

March 3, 2025 15:56 IST

Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday named Ajinkya Rahane as the team's captain for the forthcoming IPL 2025 season.

Indian cricket team, Champions Trophy

India vs Australia, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final: IND vs AUS Weather update, predicted XI, squads and other details

March 4, 2025 10:31 IST

India vs Australia Semi-Final Date and Time, Live Streaming, Telecast, Head to Head, Playing XI Prediction, Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium, Pitch Report: India face Australia in their semifinal match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Varun Chakravarthy

Ravi Shastri on Varun Chakravarthy: ‘It’s right time to unleash him’

March 3, 2025 13:33 IST

Varun Chakravarthy picked up five for 42 in India's 44-run win over New Zealand in the final group A match in Dubai on Sunday.

Varun Chakravarthy

Varun Chakravarthy: ‘How I construct an over in T20I is totally different compared to the 50-over format’

March 3, 2025 12:44 IST

Varun Chakravarthy opens up on his variations: "Basically the ball goes inside, outside and goes straight. So, you can keep it that way but there are minute changes that you can do with that also."

India's Varun Chakravarthy celebrate the wicket of New Zealand's Glenn Phillips during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between India and New Zealand at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (AP)

Varun Chakravarthy on his different career paths: ‘My dreams were all being an architect and making movies’

March 3, 2025 12:05 IST

Varun Chakravarthy took 5 for 42 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, his first five-wicket haul in only his second one-day international.

Matt Henry

India’s familiarity with conditions helped as spin quartet put us under pressure: Matt Henry

March 3, 2025 11:09 IST

India fielded Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel against the Kiwis here on Sunday during their 44-run victory in the final Group A match.

India's Varun Chakravarthy bowls a delivery during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between India and New Zealand, in Dubai, UAE. (AP)

Axar Patel explains what makes Varun Chakravarthy a tough customer

March 3, 2025 11:53 IST

Axar patel lauded fellow spinner Varun Chakravarthy (5/42) for coming up with a match-winning spell.

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer shows the importance of a No 4 batsman: Ambati Rayudu

March 3, 2025 10:09 IST

Shreyas Iyer came to India’s rescue with his well paced 79 against New Zealand in Dubai.

Cooper Connolly

Cooper Connolly replaces Matt Short in Australia’s Champions Trophy squad

March 3, 2025 08:49 IST

Australia will take on India in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy.

India's Varun Chakravarthy celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Will Young during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between India and New Zealand, in Dubai, UAE. (PTI)

Champions Trophy 2025: Kiwis done, Aussies next for Indian spin quartetSubscriber Only

March 3, 2025 08:20 IST

Having brushed aside Bangladesh, Pakistan and now New Zealand -- on the most challenging of pitches they have faced so far in this Champions Trophy -- India will now resume the much-revered rivalry against Australia in the semi-final.

Varun Chakravarthy India New Zealand champions Trophy

From T20 World Cup to ICC Champions Trophy – Varun Chakravarthy’s career comes full circle at the same venueSubscriber Only

March 3, 2025 08:26 IST

After a disappointing outing at the global event in November 2021, mystery spinner answers doubters with stellar five-wicket haul.

Varun Rohit IND vs NZ Emotional Rollercoaster

IND vs NZ Rollercoaster: Varun slides into direct contention, Phillips takes a stunner & Rohit’s pull needs a rethinkSubscriber Only

March 3, 2025 08:28 IST

Iyer and Axar Patel salvage India after top-order collapse with Gill, Sharma, Kohli going cheaply, but Indian spinners pack off New Zealand by 44 runs.

Varun Chakravarthy(L) celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Glenn Phillip

Champions Trophy: Rohit Sharma on Varun Chakravarthy’s performance against NZ – ‘It’s a good headache’Subscriber Only

March 2, 2025 22:23 IST

India brought in Varun for the match against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday, and he delivered a five-for in a player-of-the-match performance.

Champions Trophy Semifinal India vs Australia

Champions Trophy: Varun Chakravarthy takes 5 wickets as India defeat New Zealand by 44 runs to set up semifinal date with Australia

March 3, 2025 05:37 IST

India will take on Australia in the first semifinal on Tuesday while Group B table toppers South Africa will now face New Zealand in the second semifinal in Lahore on Wednesday.

New Zealand seamers vs India Champions trophy

ICC Champions Trophy: New Zealand pacers flourish on spin-friendly trackSubscriber Only

March 3, 2025 08:26 IST

India countered NZ tweakers but fielding and Matt Henry-led attack prevent India from getting over-par score.

Shubman Gill Matt Henry India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: How Matt Henry removed Shubman Gill by targeting his one batting weaknessSubscriber Only

March 3, 2025 08:27 IST

Shubman Gill's tiny stride forward and lack of proper weight transfer make him vulnerable to the in-between length delivery.

Kerala's Aditya Sarwate celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Vidarbha's Karun Nair on the fifth day of Ranji Trophy final cricket match between Kerala and Vidarbha, in Nagpur, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (PTI Photo)

Ranji Trophy final: Sachin Baby and Co lost a nervy, mistake-filled title clash, but here’s how Kerala can shine in the futureSubscriber Only

March 3, 2025 08:29 IST

It’s the first time Kerala had ever featured in Ranji Trophy final, and they paid for a passivity of nervous freshers. But the foundation is there to build a sturdier team for the future.

India vs New Zealand catches NZ vs IND

Champions Trophy | Tale of 2 catches: NZ fielders Glenn Philips and Kane Williamson help restrict India to 249/9Subscriber Only

March 3, 2025 08:28 IST

Iyer and Axar Patel salvage India after top-order collapse with Gill, Sharma, Kohli going cheaply, and Matt Henry claiming 5 wickets.

Champions Trophy Schedule

‘Would like them to come up with an answer’: Sir Vivian Richards wants ICC response to Champions Trophy scheduling

March 2, 2025 18:01 IST

With India playing all their matches of the competition in Dubai, the final will also be at the Dubai International Stadium provided Rohit Sharma's team makes the summit clash.

Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai, center, and teammates celebrate after winning the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match against England, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo)

‘I feel very annoyed’: Sir Vivian Richards wants West Indies to emulate Afghanistan to improve

March 2, 2025 17:16 IST

As compared to West Indies, Afghanistan have now become a decent force in the Asian region on the back of some consistent showing in ICC tournaments with the side eliminating England in the ongoing Champions Trophy.

Virat Kohli dismissed by a stunning catch taken by Glenn Phillips (Screengrabs: JioHotstar)

Champions Trophy: Glenn Phillips leaves Virat Kohli stunned with yet another incredible flying catchSubscriber Only

March 2, 2025 15:54 IST

WATCH VIDEO: New Zealand's Glenn Phillips has made a habit of taking these blinders and he did so again in the Champions Trophy match against India to dismiss Virat Kohli

Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli 300 ODIs: Sunil Gavaskar on why Kohli is ‘Chancellor of the Indian Cricket University’Subscriber Only

March 2, 2025 14:52 IST

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar praised Virat Kohli's hunger to never be satisfied with what he's achieved.

Vidarbha clinched the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 title on Sunday in Nagpur. (BCCI)

Ranji Trophy: Third title in seven years means Vidarbha no longer domestic upstartsSubscriber Only

March 3, 2025 08:29 IST

Veterans made significant contributions, but performances of youngster most heartening aspect

Travis Head bats during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)

Champions Trophy: Travis Head says Dubai conditions a bit more low-scoring, making the situation challengingSubscriber Only

March 2, 2025 13:47 IST

Aussies plan to stay relaxed next couple of days and then get to work negotiating two different sets of conditions.

Jasprit Bumrah Sam Konstas IND vs AUS

Mummy theek hai? Jasprit Bumrah reveals what he asked Sam Konstas

March 2, 2025 13:42 IST

Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas were involved in the verbal dual during the Sydney Test.

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