Anil Chaudhary did the umpire’s duty during the past 17 editions of the IPL but he has now slipped into the role of a commentator this season after turning 60 last week. It effectively signalled his retirement from officiating the game. Chaudhary’s farewell game happened to be the Ranji Trophy final between Kerala … Read more
File photo of Pakistan cricket team.© AFP Pakistan’s former red-ball head coach, Jason Gillespie has said that interim head coach, Aaqib Javed and the national selectors should take the responsibility for the team’s poor performance in the ICC Champions Trophy. Hosts Pakistan were eliminated prematurely after losing their group games in the marquee … Read more
There was a time when the Pakistan men’s cricket team was feared around the globe for its sheer unpredictability. On their day, they could annihilate an opponent. On others, they would put up sudden, shambolic performances. That unpredictability was their USP because teams were wary of taking them on. We got a glimpse of this … Read more
India vs Australia LIVE Cricket Updates, Semi-Final ICC Champions Trophy 2025© AFP India vs Australia Semi-Final Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE Updates: Virat Kohli is solid after scoring his half-century but India have lost Shreyas Iyer to go three down in the chase of 265 runs in the first semifinal of Champions Trophy in … Read more
AFG v AUS LIVE Scorecard Updates, Champions Trophy 2025© X (Twitter) Afghanistan vs Australia LIVE Updates, Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan take on Australia in a virtual elimination match in Champions Trophy 2025, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Afghanistan come into the game having beaten England by 8 runs in a thrilling match, and … Read more
Afghanistan continued their meteoric rise in the world of cricket as they beat 2019 World Cup winners England in their second Group B game of Champions Trophy 2025. With the match being a virtual knockout game, Afghanistan defeated England by eight runs in a thriller. This was Afghanistan’s second successive win over England … Read more
A horrible mix-up between Karun Nair (86) and Danish Malewar (138 not out) denied the former a deserving century but their much needed resistance took Vidarbha to a formidable 254/4 at stumps on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala in Nagpur on Wednesday. Nair and Malewar led a strong … Read more
Screengrab of Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir applauding.© X (Twitter) Virat Kohli returned to his masterful best, completing his 51st ODI century and leading India home against Pakistan in the high voltage Champions Trophy 2025 clash. Chasing 242, Kohli took control after the departure of Shubman Gill, and paced his innings brilliantly. Kohli … Read more
As the much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the ICC Champions Trophy approaches, former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has expressed strong confidence in India’s chances while also backing Virat Kohli to deliver a match-winning performance. Speaking ahead of the high-voltage encounter, Harbhajan highlighted Kohli’s potential to turn the tide with a big innings, emphasizing that … Read more
Opening batter Ryan Rickelton struck a flawless maiden century before a clinical display by the bowlers as South Africa began their Champions Trophy campaign with a comprehensive 107-run win over Afghanistan in Karachi on Friday. Rickleton smashed 103 off 106 balls with the help of seven fours and one six while captain Temba … Read more
File photo of Haris Rauf.© AFP Despite the hype surrounding the marquee Champions Trophy clash between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, fast bowler Haris Rauf has said that his team will take the game against Rohit Sharma’s side just like any other match, and aim for victory to stay in contention. … Read more
ICC Champions Trophy 2025, IND vs BAN LIVE Updates© AFP India vs Bangladesh LIVE Updates: Champions Trophy 2025: Bangladesh lost five wickets in the first 10 overs, as Axar Patel was denied a hattrick after India captain Rohit Sharma dropped a sitter in the slips. Mohammed Shami and Harshit Rana picked up a wicket each in … Read more