Ireland go 'back to basics' ahead of Zimbabwe tour
Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie says his players have "gone back to basics" to take on Zimbabwe's bowling strength ahead of their tour to the African country, which starts with a Test match tomorrow.
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Champions Trophy 2025: India's Only ICC Elite Panel Umpire 'Decides Against' Travelling To Pakistan Due To...
India's only representative in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, Nitin Menon, has opted out of officiating in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan this month due to personal reasons. The ICC on Wednesday announced a list of 15 match officials, including three match referees and 12 umpires for the marquee tournament, scheduled to commence in Karachi on February 19 with the final on March 9.
India No. 1 With 69.2 Win Percentage In Champions Trophy, Pakistan Only Have...
Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, will enter the Champions Trophy 2025 aiming to lift a record third title. Presently, India and Australia have the joint-most titles, having won two each. However, India are the outright best among all teams in the Champions Trophy when it comes to win percentage. India boasts a win percentage of 69.2, having won 18 of their 29 games till date. Australia come in second, with an exactly 60 per cent win rate in the tournament.
Rashid Khan Smashes T20 Cricket World Record, Becomes...
Star Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan overtook West Indies legend Dwayne Bravo to become the leading wicket-taker in T20s. Rashid accomplished this feat during MI Cape Town's Qualifier One match against Paarl Royals at Gqerberha. During the match, Rashid took 2/34 in his four overs, getting scalps of Dunith Wellalage and Dinesh Karthik while defending a total of 200 runs. Now in 461 T20s, Rashid has taken 633 wickets at an average of 18.07, with best figures of 6/17. He has taken four five-wicket hauls in his career.
Ignored Pakistan Star Introduces His Champions Trophy Replacement In PCB Video, Then Slams Selection
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) got creative while announcing a 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan are the defending champions of the tournament, having won the title in 2017 after beating India in a one-sided final. Last week, PCB shared a video in which Pakistan's Class of 2017 announced the current squad. The players who are either retired or did not make the cut announced the names of the new faces in the current squad.
"Could Be Rohit Sharma's Last...": Massive Prediction Ahead Of Champions Trophy 2025 By Ex-India Star
They may have struggled in recent times but the form of skipper Rohit Sharma and his longtime colleague Virat Kohli will be key to India's success in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, reckoned former batter Suresh Raina on Tuesday. The Champions Trophy starts in Pakistan from February 19 and will concluded on March 9 but India will play all their matches in Dubai as per the hybrid model agreement signed by the concerned parties. Speaking to broadcaster Star Sports, Raina said, "Rohit Sharma's strike rate has improved significantly after the ODI World Cup in 2023. Since then, he has scored runs at a strike rate of 119-120, making him one of India's best ODI batsmen.
Sanju Samson "Trying To Show His Ego": India's World Cup Winner Gives Brutal 'Missed The Bus' Verdict On Star
With 51 runs in five innings against England in the five-match T20 series, Indian opener Sanju Samson is facing the heat over his lack of form, with former teammate Ravichandran Ashwin and ex-captain Kris Srikkanth criticising the wicketkeeper batter for the similar manner of his dismissals. India's 4-1 win over England in the recent five-match T20I series has proven that the team is doing well, but it could not hide some of the issues plaguing it -- like the poor form of opening batter Samson.
Babar Azam's Potential Champions Trophy Failure Excuse 'Ready', Says Ex Star. Will Say...
Just over two weeks remain till the start of the Champions Trophy 2025, and hosts Pakistan were dealt a major blow as 22-year-old opener Saim Ayub was confirmed unavailable for the tournament. Pakistan also confirmed the comeback of veteran opener Fakhar Zaman, but Ayub's absence will likely force Pakistan to use star batter Babar Azam at the top of the order as well. In light of the situation, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has stated that Babar would have an excuse ready if he fails to perform as an opener.