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"When These Guys Get Hot...": Ravi Shastri's Cautions India, New Zealand About Real 'Trouble' In CT 2025 Final

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has picked India as the favourites in Sunday's Champions Trophy summit clash against New Zealand but pointed out that the advantage will be miniscule, given that the Black Caps are a formidable side. India, who have played all their matches here, stormed into the final with an all-win record, and defeated Australia in the semifinal. New Zealand, who finished second behind India in Group A after losing their league match, secured their spot in the final with a one-sided win over South Africa in the second semifinal in Lahore.

"Not Having The Greatest Of Feelings": R Ashwin Blunt Ahead Of India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 final promises to be a cracker of a cricket match. India entered the title clash undefeated while New Zealand lost only one match - against Rohit Sharma and Co in the group stage. The Champions Trophy 2025 is the third consecutive ICC limited overs event final that India will be playing after the 2023 ODI World Cup final and the 2024 T20 World Cup final. In the lead up to the India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025, the one narrative that is being pushed a lot is whether the Rohit Sharma-led side is getting undue advantage.

Shubman Gill Nominated For ICC Player Of The Month For February

Riding on his superb performance in the ODI series against England last month, ace India top-order batter Shubman Gill has been nominated along with Australia's Steve Smith and New Zealand's Glenn Phillips for the ICC 'Player of the Month' for February. Gill, who is currently in Dubai with the Indian team for the ongoing Champions Trophy, scored 406 runs, averaging 101.50 at a strike-rate of 94.19 in the five ODIs that he had played in February. Gill hit a purple patch in the three-match series against England, scoring 87 (in Nagpur), 60 (in Cuttack), and 112 (in Ahmedabad) as he was adjudged the 'Player of the Series' in the hosts' 3-0 clean sweep.

AB De Villiers' Big Take On Virat Kohli's Champions Trophy 2025 Heroics, Drops 'Ridiculous' Verdict

Former South Africa and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter AB de Villiers feels that winning the coveted Indian Premier League (IPL) title with Bengaluru-based would be the perfect finishing touch to Virat Kohli's phenomenal career. Kohli has been associated with RCB since the inception of IPL in 2008. He has also led the franchise in 140 matches before leaving the leadership role. In 252 matches, the batting stalwart has amassed 8,004 runs, including eight centuries and 55 fifties at an impressive average of 38.67.

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.

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).

"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.

Shane Lowry tied for second at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Wyndham Clark shot a five-under-par 67 to take a two-stroke lead in a wind-hit first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, while Shane Lowry is tied for second.

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"When These Guys Get Hot...": Ravi Shastri's Cautions India, New Zealand About Real 'Trouble' In CT 2025 Final

"Not Having The Greatest Of Feelings": R Ashwin Blunt Ahead Of India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final

Shubman Gill Nominated For ICC Player Of The Month For February

AB De Villiers' Big Take On Virat Kohli's Champions Trophy 2025 Heroics, Drops 'Ridiculous' Verdict

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

Shubhankar Sharma To Lead India's Challenge At Indian Open

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

Shane Lowry tied for second at Arnold Palmer Invitational