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Questions Arise As Mohammed Shami Contradicts Gautam Gambhir's 'Dubai Advantage' Claim

The Indian cricket team team is facing a lot of criticism for the fact it is playing all its Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led side decided not to travel to Pakistan for the ICC event and that saw Dubai International Cricket Stadium being picked as the neutral venue for all the India matches. While India didn't have to travel across venues during the event, other teams, who have faced India so far, had the challenging task to travel across nations to play against the side. Many claimed that India got "unfair advantage" because of that.

Ioane returns as much-changed Italy seek first win over England

Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada on Friday made six changes to his side ahead of their Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham on Sunday, with wing Monty Ioane returning from injury.

India Star Given Huge Praise, Called 'Rare Commodity'. It Is Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

With Varun Chakravarthy proving to be a vital cog in India's successful run in the ongoing Champions Trophy, former opener Murali Vijay said on Friday that the mystery spinner is on the verge of becoming a world-class white-ball bowler because of his control on the carrom ball and the flippers. Chakravarthy has taken seven wickets in two Champions Trophy games, including a five-for against New Zealand in the group stage, which puts him among the leading wicket-takers in the competition as India aim to win the marquee ICC event in Dubai on Sunday.

New Zealand's 'Top Performer' Injured, Doubtful For Champions Trophy Final Against India

New Zealand are "hopeful" pace bowler Matt Henry will recover from a shoulder injury in time for their Champions Trophy final against India on Sunday, coach Gary Stead said. Henry is racing to be fit for the title clash in Dubai after injuring his right shoulder while taking a catch in the semi-final win over South Africa on Wednesday. Henry has been key to New Zealand's hopes in the 50-over tournament and returned figures of 5-42 against India in a dead-rubber group match that the Black Caps lost.

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.

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.

"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?

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Questions Arise As Mohammed Shami Contradicts Gautam Gambhir's 'Dubai Advantage' Claim

Ioane returns as much-changed Italy seek first win over England

India Star Given Huge Praise, Called 'Rare Commodity'. It Is Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

New Zealand's 'Top Performer' Injured, Doubtful For Champions Trophy Final Against India

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

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

"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