Rahane to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025
NEW DELHI : Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders appointed veteran top order batter Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday.
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Mack Hansen commits future to Ireland with new deal
Mack Hansen has committed his future to Ireland and Connacht by signing a new two-year contract.
India Look To Spin A New Tale Against Australia In Champions Trophy Semi-Final
History weighs heavily against them but India would rely on a potent spin battery and familiarity with the conditions to break the knockout jinx against an undermanned Australia when the two formidable cricket forces clash in the Champions Trophy semifinal in Dubai on Tuesday. It will not be a straightforward task, though, as the Aussies are a resilient beast in global tournaments even without their lead cast of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc. Their stunning chase of 352 against England at Lahore a few days back validates the thought.
"In Pakistan, India Would've...": Sourav Ganguly's Big Remark On 'Champions Trophy 2025 Venue' Row
The Indian cricket team booked their Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal berth without a single loss after they defeated New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. India are the only side in the competition till now who have won all three of their encounters. However, there has been claims of 'unfair advantage' from both past and current players due to the fact that India are playing all of their games in Dubai. The Indian government did not allow the national side to travel to Pakistan and the International Cricket Council (ICC) decided to host the competition in a 'hybrid manner'. Ex-England cricketers like Naseer Hussain and Mike Atherton were not pleased with the scheduling while Jos Buttler and South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen also echoed similar sentiments when asked about the topic.
"Mummy Theek Hai?" Jasprit Bumrah Breaks Silence On On-Field Spat With Australia Star
Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah opened up about the on-field spat with Sam Konstas during the fifth Test encounter against Australia in Sydney. Bumrah and Konstas found themselves in the headlines after they exchanged some heated words during the encounter. Bumrah even celebrated in the Australia star's face after taking the wicket of his opening partner Usman Khawaja. While there was a lot of speculation regarding what transpired between the two cricketers, Bumrah recently reflected on the incident and came up with a tongue-in-cheek comment to explain the altercation.
Watch: Virat Kohli Stunned As 'Missing' Best Fielder Medal Causes Huge Drama In Dressing Room
India star Virat Kohli bagged the 'Fielder of the Match' medal for his contributions in the fielding in India's Champions Trophy last group stage win against New Zealand on Sunday. Varun Chakaravarthy's five-wicket haul led India to a 44-run win over New Zealand, finishing at the top of Group A in the tournament. They now face Australia in the first semi-final, in Dubai on Tuesday, while New Zealand will face South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday.
"Hoping West Indies Can Take Leaf Out Of Afghanistan": Vivian Richards
Champions Trophy 2025 will be remembered for the ages to come. The 50-over format tournament returned after a hiatus of eight years and saw numerous controversies even before the beginning. Defending champions Pakistan, who clinched the title in the 2017-edition, were the only hosts but India's games were played in Dubai due to the political tension between the two nations. As per the expectations, Rohit Sharma and co gave an exemplary performance and entered the semi-finals after remaining unbeatable in the league stage.
Watch: KL Rahul's Wicket-Keeping Blunders Leave Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Fuming
The India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Group A clash on Sunday provided moments when it seemed that the Rohit Sharma-led side may be slipping to its first loss in the Champions Trophy 2025. But then, just like it has happened so many times in the Champions Trophy 2025, India found new hero to beat its rivals comprehensively. On Sunday, it was Varun Chakravarthy, who, playing his second ODI, spun a web and picked a five-wicket haul. India next face Australia in the semi-finals and need to iron out flaws before the knockout clash. One aspect that needs improvement is fielding.