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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.

Emma Raducanu teams up with coach Vladimir Platenik at Indian Wells

Emma Raducanu has started a trial period with Slovakian coach Vladimir Platenik ahead of her return to action at Indian Wells on Thursday for the first time since her stalker ordeal in Dubai.

Leona Maguire five off the lead in China, Australian WPGA Championship cancelled

Leona Maguire finds herself five shots off the lead after a disappointing start to the Blue Bay LPGA in China.

North Korea suspends foreign tours to border city just weeks after reopening

North Korea has suspended foreign tourism to the border city of Rason, weeks after allowing a group of international travellers to enter the nation for the first time in five years, according to tour companies.

Gautam Gambhir Shuts Down Critics Questioning His Decisions With Powerful '140 Crore Indians' Remark

Head coach Gautam Gambhir didn't mince his words while reacting to the criticism he has faced over the selection of certain players and the batting order lineup after India breezed past Australia to confirm their seat in the final of the ongoing Champions Trophy. Fans have criticised Gambhir and his management for preferring KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant as the first-choice wicketkeeper batter and for fast-tracking young gun Harshit Rana. After India thrashed Australia in the semifinals and booked its place for the Champions Trophy final on Sunday, the Indian head coach was asked about the backlash he has faced over certain decisions. Gambhir replied simply to his doubters and critics: he "doesn't care about it."

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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

Emma Raducanu teams up with coach Vladimir Platenik at Indian Wells

Leona Maguire five off the lead in China, Australian WPGA Championship cancelled

North Korea suspends foreign tours to border city just weeks after reopening

Gautam Gambhir Shuts Down Critics Questioning His Decisions With Powerful '140 Crore Indians' Remark