'This is not our home' - Rohit plays down India's venue advantage
DUBAI : India captain Rohit Sharma dismissed suggestions that they have had an unfair advantage by being allowed to play all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai.
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India out to milk venue advantage for revenge against Australia
DUBAI : Blessed with a venue advantage and with a depleted Australia at their disposal, India will be gunning for revenge when the familiar foes clash in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday.
Dubai Basketball extend winning streak to four games after victory over Croatia’s Cibona
DUBAI: Dubai Basketball began their busy month by registering their fourth straight victory in the ABA League at Coca-Cola Arena following a dominant 90-61 win against Croatia’s Cibona — a result that sees them edge closer to securing a play-off berth.
FIFA lifts Pakistan's suspension after constitutional amendments
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"In Pakistan, India Would've...": Sourav Ganguly's Big Remark On 'Champions Trophy 2025 Venue' Row
The Indian cricket team booked their Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal berth without a single loss after they defeated New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. India are the only side in the competition till now who have won all three of their encounters. However, there has been claims of 'unfair advantage' from both past and current players due to the fact that India are playing all of their games in Dubai. The Indian government did not allow the national side to travel to Pakistan and the International Cricket Council (ICC) decided to host the competition in a 'hybrid manner'. Ex-England cricketers like Naseer Hussain and Mike Atherton were not pleased with the scheduling while Jos Buttler and South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen also echoed similar sentiments when asked about the topic.
"Hoping West Indies Can Take Leaf Out Of Afghanistan": Vivian Richards
Champions Trophy 2025 will be remembered for the ages to come. The 50-over format tournament returned after a hiatus of eight years and saw numerous controversies even before the beginning. Defending champions Pakistan, who clinched the title in the 2017-edition, were the only hosts but India's games were played in Dubai due to the political tension between the two nations. As per the expectations, Rohit Sharma and co gave an exemplary performance and entered the semi-finals after remaining unbeatable in the league stage.
Inzamam-ul-Haq's Vile 'IPL' Dig At BCCI Amid Champions Trophy Row
Team India's triumphant ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign so far has not just highlighted the muscle-power that the country's cricketing ecosystem has but also the flaws that exist across the border in Pakistan. Both India and Pakistan have their own T20 leagues - Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League respectively - but there remain a few rules that are unique to both tournaments. One of the rules is that the BCCI's decision of not allow Indian players to participate in overseas leagues. Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq isn't a fan of the rule set by the Indian board.
"Injury Can Happen To Anyone": Ex-India Skipper Backs Mohammed Shami After Win vs NZ
Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly hailed Team India following their win over New Zealand in the final group stage match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, saying that it has the capability to defeat anyone in white-ball cricket. India booked their semifinal clash with rivals Australia on March 4 following a 44-run win over NZ in their ICC Champions Trophy match, ending the group stage on a high with three wins in three matches. Speaking to ANI, Ganguly said, "India won the last T20 World Cup (in 2024) and played in the final (of 50-over in 2023). It is a very strong team in white-ball cricket, no matter who is on the opposite side. It has the capability to defeat anyone."