Mack Hansen: 'I owe a hell of a lot to the guys in this team'
With a new contract bringing him up to the next Rugby World Cup in 2027, Mack Hansen says he's ready to repay the faith shown in him by the Irish management.
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Coach Gambhir hails phenomenal Kohli after heroic chase
India coach Gautam Gambhir said Virat Kohli's vast experience and knack of planning his innings to perfection are reasons he is so successful in one-day internationals, after the batsman led the team into the Champions Trophy final.
Australia's Smith retires from one-day internationals
SYDNEY : Twice World Cup winner Steve Smith announced his retirement from one-day international cricket on Wednesday after captaining Australia to a semi-final exit at the Champions Trophy.
Gautam Gambhir Issues Clear Statement On Virat Kohli's Future After Champions Trophy
Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir was all praise for star batter Virat Kohli following his match-winning chase masterclass against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal, saying that he knows how to plan his runs and adapt to conditions really quickly. Virat's masterclass knock of 84 during a run-chase of 265 in tricky conditions pushed India from 43/2 to a memorable four-wicket win, taking India to the final of the Champions Trophy, where they will be playing either New Zealand or South Africa.
"After Opening In Australia...": KL Rahul Gives Honest Thoughts On Demotion To No. 6
Since becoming a full-time number 5 in ODIs, KL Rahul has expanded his range as a middle-order batter. Since 2020, he has averaged 61.52 in that position--higher than anyone else with a minimum of 20 innings, including Heinrich Klaasen, whose average is nearly seven points lower. However, leading up to the Champions Trophy, India wanted to introduce variety in their right-hand-heavy lineup and decided to promote Axar Patel to No. 5. As a result, Rahul shifted down to No. 6 but has quickly adapted, working extensively on his power-hitting.
Carlos Alcaraz Aims To Emulate Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Eyes Big Feat At Indian Wells
Carlos Alcaraz will take a softly-softly approach as he vies to become just the third man to win three straight titles at Indian Wells, where he could find a member of that exclusive club, Novak Djokovic, standing in his way in the quarter-finals. "I will try not to think about it," Alcaraz said of his bid to match the treble feat achieved by Djokovic in 2014, 2015 and 2016 and Roger Federer in 2004, '05 and '06. "I will try just to enjoy it," Alcaraz told reporters Tuesday as he prepped for the elite ATP Masters 1000 tournament that starts Wednesday alongside a WTA 1000 tournament.
"Main Maar Raha Tha Naa," Upset KL Rahul As Virat Kohli Misses Out On 52nd ODI Ton
Virat Kohli missed out on a potential 52nd ODI century as India defeated Australia by 4 wickets to enter the final of Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Tuesday. In the semi-final game, Kohli fell for 84 off 98 balls with the help of five fours. The right-handed batter was looking solid in the middle but suddenly played a lofted shot down the ground and ended up losing his wicket. Kohli handed an easy catch to Ben Dwarshuis at long-on on the bowling of Adam Zampa in the 43rd over of India's chase of 265. While the star batter lost his wicket, KL Rahul, who was at the other end, was already playing big hits with India needing even less than a run-a-ball to win the game.
Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Dressing Room Moment As India Enter Champions Trophy Final
The Indian cricket team marched into another ICC final as Rohit Sharma's men defeated Australia in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday. Virat Kohli laid the foundation of India's tricky run-chase with his splendid 84 off 98 balls while Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul provided useful contributions the middle. Considering India's poor record against Australia in ICC knockout events, the scenes from the dressing room summed up how ecstatic the players were to seal a spot in the final, especially skipper Rohit Sharma and the senior marksman Virat Kohli.