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"Out And Out...": India Given Heavy 'Favourites' Tag For Champions Trophy By Ex-World Cup Winners

India will be the “favourites” to win the Champions Trophy despite the absence of ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, believe former players Eoin Morgan and Shane Watson. A vital cog in India's title winning campaign in last year's T20 World Cup, Bumrah will miss the eight-team Champions Trophy which got underway on Thursday, but both Morgan and Watson believe Rohit Sharma's team has the necessary firepower to win the title. “To do the runners and riders, the side that's the front-runner, best positioned across the squads, I would say India… out and out favourites,” Morgan said during the International Masters League's Captain's Day event here on Wednesday.

Massive Scare For Pakistan As Fakhar Zaman Suffers Serious Injury, PCB Fears "Muscular Sprain"

Pakistan got a major injury scare during the opening game of Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday. The side's star batter Fakhar Zaman injured himself while trying to field a ball on the second delivery of the match. Zaman was taken off the ground as he looked in discomfort. He was replaced by Kamran Ghulam on the field. Zaman did return to action ahead of the 14th over, but he was taken off the ground again. "Fakhar Zaman is being assessed and examined for a muscular sprain and further updates will be provided in due course," informed PCB.

Babar Azam Dethroned As No. 1 ODI Batter. New Indian King Takes The Crown

India vice-captain Shubman Gill on Wednesday dethroned Babar Azam of Pakistan from the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI Rankings for batters on the back of his strong show against England in the recent home series. The ICC issued the latest rankings just ahead of the start of the eight-team Champions Trophy in Karachi with the match between Pakistan and New Zealand. “India right-hander Shubman Gill overtakes former Pakistan captain Babar Azam to become the top ranked ODI batter in the world,” the ICC said.

Champions Trophy 2025: Star-Studded Panel Of Commentators For All 9 Language Feeds

JioStar Network will be the home of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, delivering a ground-breaking presentation of the prestigious tournament starting February 19. With the world's top eight teams set to clash in high-stakes encounters, the broadcaster will offer an unparalleled viewing experience across both linear television and digital platforms. On TV, in addition to the English feed, the network will provide coverage in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada across Star Sports and Sports18 channels.

"Does He Play For India?": Pakistan Star Blasts PCB Over Selective VVIP Treatment

Out-of-favour Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali has accused his country's cricket board of favouritism. Speaking in a recent interaction, Hasan questioned the PCB for sending star batter Saim Ayub for treatment in London, while adding why other players don't get the same privilege. Hasan also recalled the time when he suffered multiple injuries and was out of cricket for lengthy period, revealing that the PCB did not come to his aide at that time. Saim has been out of action since the tour of South Africa last month, and will take no part in the upcoming Champions Trophy. He suffered a right ankle fracture and is currently in London for rehabiliation.

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"Out And Out...": India Given Heavy 'Favourites' Tag For Champions Trophy By Ex-World Cup Winners

Massive Scare For Pakistan As Fakhar Zaman Suffers Serious Injury, PCB Fears "Muscular Sprain"

Babar Azam Dethroned As No. 1 ODI Batter. New Indian King Takes The Crown

Champions Trophy 2025: Star-Studded Panel Of Commentators For All 9 Language Feeds

"Does He Play For India?": Pakistan Star Blasts PCB Over Selective VVIP Treatment

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