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Umpires Announced For Champions Trophy Final

Australia's Paul Reiffel and England's Richard Illingworth will be the on-field umpires, while Sri Lanka's Ranjan Madugalle will be the match referee for the Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand here on Sunday. Reiffel, 58, a former Australian fast bowler with more than 200 Test and ODI wickets, was one of the on-field umpires during South Africa's semifinal against New Zealand in Lahore. Illingworth, 61, a former England left-arm spinner, was part of the action in India's last-four clash against Australia in Dubai.

US women's grassroots flourishes after Olympic sevens heroics

HOUSTON : Grassroots women's rugby has blossomed in popularity in the U.S. as thousands of new players lace up their boots after being inspired by the country's stellar performance at the Paris Olympics last year.

"It Is Your Deeds...": On Mohammed Shami's 'Roza' Row, Congress Leader Shama Mohamed's Stunning Take

Congress leader Shama Mohamed, who had criticised India captain Rohit Sharma for his fitness, has backed pacer Mohammed Shami after the latter decided not to keep 'Roza' (fast) during the Champions Trophy. Amid the holy month of Ramzan, the 34-year-old player was seen taking an energy drink during the semi-final clash against Australia at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. After that, President of All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi stoked a controversy by calling Shami "a criminal" for not observing 'Roza' during Ramzan.

US-Mexico joint bid for 2031 Women's World Cup gets big boost as FIFA blocks Europe until 2035

The expected bid by the United States and Mexico to co-host the 2031 Women's World Cup can face only a rival bid from Africa, with FIFA on Wednesday excluding Europe from the contest.

Hardik Pandya Reveals Why He Was Smiling Despite Getting Out In Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal

India entered the Champions Trophy 2025 final after a sweet victory over Australia in the semi-final. The side chased down a target of 265 - the highest against Australia in ICC ODI events - thanks to significant contributions by a number of their batters. While Virat Kohli (84) and Shreyas Iyer (45) had laid the platform, the pressure to finish the game was on the shoulders of Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul. Pandya hit three big sixes in a crucial cameo, helping India get over the line.

IPL Superstar, Frustrated By Champions Trophy 2025 Scheduling, Wants New Zealand To Thrash India In Final

Frustrated with the scheduling of Champions Trophy's second semifinal after to-and-fro flights between Pakistan and Dubai in a span of just 12 hours, South African batter David Miller is now hoping for a New Zealand victory in the tournament's title clash against India. With a brilliant hundred, Miller was the lone ranger in his side's defeat to the Black Caps in their last-four stage clash in Lahore on Wednesday.

Mohammed Shami Called 'Criminal' For Not Doing This. Family Responds Strongly

Right-arm seamer Mohammed Shami's cousin, Mumtaz, came out in support of his brother and said that he is playing for the country and called the people "shameful" who are blaming the cricketer for not keeping the "Roza". During Ramzan, the 34-year-old player was seen drinking an energy drink during the semi-final clash against Australia at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. "He is playing for the country. There are many Pakistani players who have not kept 'Roza' and are playing matches, so this is nothing new. It is very shameful that such things are being said about him. We will tell Mohammed Shami not to pay attention to these things and prepare for the match on March 9," Mumtaz said while speaking to ANI.

Ex-Pakistan Red-Ball Coach Holds Aaqib Javed, National Selectors Responsible For Poor Champions Trophy Show

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 tournament to New Zealand and India. "We saw the results were not good enough. Ultimately he (Aaqib) has to bear the responsibility. He wanted complete control (of the affairs of the team) and he got it. The national selectors also have a lot of responsibility to take for the squad they picked to play in the tournament," said Gillespie, the former Australian pace bowler, in conversation with Pakistani cricket content creator Saj Sadiq.

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Umpires Announced For Champions Trophy Final

US women's grassroots flourishes after Olympic sevens heroics

"It Is Your Deeds...": On Mohammed Shami's 'Roza' Row, Congress Leader Shama Mohamed's Stunning Take

US-Mexico joint bid for 2031 Women's World Cup gets big boost as FIFA blocks Europe until 2035

Hardik Pandya Reveals Why He Was Smiling Despite Getting Out In Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal

IPL Superstar, Frustrated By Champions Trophy 2025 Scheduling, Wants New Zealand To Thrash India In Final

Mohammed Shami Called 'Criminal' For Not Doing This. Family Responds Strongly

Ex-Pakistan Red-Ball Coach Holds Aaqib Javed, National Selectors Responsible For Poor Champions Trophy Show