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Kane Williamson vs Indian Spinners, Watch Out For The Battle Within Battle In Champions Trophy Final

The showdown between Indian spinners and Kane Williamson will be intense on a gripping DICS pitch, but beyond the personal realm, it also has the potential to decide the outcome of the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday. New Zealand is eager to end their 25-year-long wait for an ICC 50-over title after bagging the ICC Knockouts Trophy in Kenya, beating India by four wickets in 2000. On the other hand, India are gunning for their second Champions Trophy since 2013 and they could be fielding four spinners and two pacers for the ICC showpiece final here on Sunday.

Ben Stokes To Become As England's White-Ball Captain? ECB Director Says "Would Be Stupid..."

England Test captain Ben Stokes is in contention to become the country's next limited-overs skipper, replacing Jos Buttler, as ECB director Rob Key feels it would be "stupid" not to consider the talismanic all-rounder, who has proven himself to be an "unbelievably good tactician". Buttler resigned as England's white-ball captain midway into the Champions Trophy where the team failed to log a single win. This was just a few days after the side was hammered by India in a limited-overs away rubber. The 33-year-old Stokes missed the Champions Trophy due to a hamstring injury. He has not played ODIs since the 2023 World Cup, where he reversed his initial decision to retire from the format.

Shubhankar Sharma To Lead India's Challenge At Indian Open

Two-time winner on the DP World Tour, Shubhankar Sharma and last year's runner-up Veer Ahlawat will lead a strong Indian field in the 2005 edition of the Indian Open golf tournament to be held at the DLF Golf and Country Club, Gurugram from March 27 to 30. The other Indians confirmed so far in the 138-player field are Shiv Kapur and Manu Gandas, among others. Another highlight is Indian teen prodigy Kartik Singh, who has been in form and finished in the top-10 in his last three international amateur events (twice in South Africa and once in Australia).

India Face Huge Challenge, Aim To Break 37-Year-Old Curse In Champions Trophy 2025 Final

India are attempting to break a 37-year-old curse as they take on New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday, March 9. Team India enter the game as favourites, having won seven ODIs in a row en route to the final. However, India do not enjoy a great record against New Zealand when it comes to tournament finals. In fact, the men in blue have not beaten the Kiwis in an international cricket final since 1988. India and New Zealand have faced off twice in the final of a major senior ICC event, and the Black Caps have won on both occasions. Overall, New Zealand lead India 3-1 when it comes to finals in international cricket.

Pakistan Spinner, Slammed For Send-Off Against India, Reveals 'Teasing' Virat Kohli Mid-Game

Pakistan cricket team spinner Abrar Ahmed found himself in the headlines after he gave a fiery send-off to Shubman Gill during the Champions Trophy 2025 match against India. Following Pakistan's loss in the encounter, he came under a lot of fire with Wasim Akram slamming him for his gesture. Abrar has now revealed that he teased Virat Kohli during the match and asked him to hit the spinner for a six. Virat was the top performer for India as he slammed a brilliant boundary while Abrar produced a solid performance. In a recent interview, he explained his admiration for the star batter and said that he was excited with the prospect of bowling to Kohli and took the opportunity to tease him.

"There's No Doubt That...": New Zealand Coach's Blunt Take On 'Unfair Advantage' Row

New Zealand coach Gary Stead conceded that Varun Chakravarthy will be a “big threat” in the Champions Trophy final, and the Kiwis will put on their “thinking caps” to work on the ways to negate India's mystery spinner. India will face New Zealand in the final of the ICC showpiece here on Sunday. “We certainly expect him to play after getting 5/42 against us in the last game. He's a class bowler, and showed his skills against us last time and he's a big threat in the game,” Stead told reporters on Friday. “So we'll be putting our thinking caps on around how we nullify that and how we can still score runs against him,” he added.

Who Wins Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy If India vs New Zealand Final Is Washed Out? Scenarios Explained

The Champions Trophy 2025 final is upon us, as India take on New Zealand. India will be eyeing a record third title, while New Zealand will be going for their second cup, having last won in the year 2000. However, while the chances are rather low, one cannot rule out the possibility of a tied match. After all, New Zealand agonisingly suffered defeat in the 2019 World Cup final despite tying the game. But who wins the Champions Trophy if the final ends in a tie?

Saudi gamer Modhi Alkanhal on how esports are empowering women across the Kingdom

RIYADH: Modhi Alkanhal, who recently won the Best Female Player of the Year prize, presented by Hilton, at the annual Saudi Esports Federation Awards, believes gaming and esports is helping to empower women across the Kingdom.

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Kane Williamson vs Indian Spinners, Watch Out For The Battle Within Battle In Champions Trophy Final

Ben Stokes To Become As England's White-Ball Captain? ECB Director Says "Would Be Stupid..."

Shubhankar Sharma To Lead India's Challenge At Indian Open

India Face Huge Challenge, Aim To Break 37-Year-Old Curse In Champions Trophy 2025 Final

Pakistan Spinner, Slammed For Send-Off Against India, Reveals 'Teasing' Virat Kohli Mid-Game

"There's No Doubt That...": New Zealand Coach's Blunt Take On 'Unfair Advantage' Row

Who Wins Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy If India vs New Zealand Final Is Washed Out? Scenarios Explained

Saudi gamer Modhi Alkanhal on how esports are empowering women across the Kingdom