Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Eyebrows were raised when India announced five spinners in the team for the ICC Champions Trophy. Historically, the pitches in Dubai do not overly favour spinners. However, the venue has also just got done with the month-long ILT20 league which may have left the … Read more
Kevin Pietersen (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has taken aim at a ‘leading’ UK journalist for defending England’s lack of practice during their tour of India. Pietersen, who has been vocal about England’s struggles, lashed out on social media after the journalist cited injuries and a tight schedule as reasons … Read more
File Pic: India and Pakistan cricketers. (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 event ambassador and former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has urged the hosts to maintain a smart and intense approach when they face India on February 23 in Dubai.Sarfaraz, who captained Pakistan to their memorable Champions Trophy triumph in 2017, highlighted the … Read more
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead has provided an update on the injury concerns of key players Rachin Ravindra and Lockie Ferguson ahead of the ODI tri-series final against Pakistan in Karachi on Friday. The tournament serves as a crucial build-up for the Blackcaps ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, which begins on February 19 … Read more
From left, Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul (Photo: BCCI video grab) India will open their Champions Trophy campaign in Dubai on February 20 against Bangladesh, who have warned all their opponents that they mean business and can’t be taken lightly.India, who are placed in Group A alongside Bangladesh, Pakistan and New Zealand, will play … Read more
NEW DELHI: Mitchell Starc pulled out of this month’s event in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates for personal reasons and Australia will attempt to win the ICC Champions Trophy for the first time since 2009 using a completely new pace bowling line-up.As the only player from Australia’s “big three” fast bowling attack to participate … Read more
Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In a significant blow to Team India, star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury. The Indian cricket board confirmed the development on Monday, announcing that young pacer Harshit Rana will replace Bumrah in the squad.Bumrah’s … Read more
NEW DELHI: Former England pacer Steve Harmison has highlighted the irreplaceable nature of the fast bowler by drawing a startling comparison between football icon Cristiano Ronaldo and India’s standout pacer Jasprit Bumrah.According to Harmison, it would be like a FIFA World Cup without Ronaldo at his best if Bumrah were to miss the forthcoming ICC … Read more
Pakistan cricketers (X Photo) Former cricketers Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting believe Pakistan will be a formidable force at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, citing home advantage, a potent pace attack, and key match-winners as reasons why they could excel.With Pakistan set to co-host a senior ICC event for the first time since the 1996 … Read more
Shoaib Akhtar and Harbhajan Singh (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: The legendary India-Pakistan rivalry received a nostalgic boost as former cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Shoaib Akhtar recreated their iconic 2010 Asia Cup spat in a lighthearted video that has since gone viral. The playful exchange, captured on the sidelines of ILT20 2025 — where both legends of … Read more
England captain Jos Buttler, left, with a teammate. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: England on Sunday created a dubious record after losing the second ODI of the three-match series against India at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The Jos Buttler-led side suffered a four-wicket defeat to the hosts after setting a target of 305, making it … Read more
Quick-commerce disruption and rural demand are shaping advertising spending. While e-commerce and quick commerce brands continue to push digital advertising to exploit impulse buying, automotive and consumer goods makers target budgets at audiences in smaller towns and villages. India’s advertising sector crossed ₹1,01,084 crore in 2024, growing 6.3%, according to dentsu e4m’ digital report, ‘Looking … Read more