Pogacar remounts after fall and charges to Strade Bianche win
SIENA: Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar won the Strade Bianche on Saturday for the third time in his career, after recovering from a fall 50km from the finish.
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‘No advantage’ in playing Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, says Indian coach
DUBAI: India playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai was a pre-tournament decision and the talk of unfair advantage is baseless, the team’s batting coach has said.
Sourav Ganguly Wishes Team India 'Best Of Luck' Ahead Of Champions Trophy Final
Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final 2025 against New Zealand in Dubai, former India skipper and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President, Sourav Ganguly believes that if the team plays well in the final, then they will go on to clinch the title on Sunday. India will play New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium. India is undefeated in the tournament so far, and the Kiwis have looked rock solid with bat and ball under Mitchell Santner's captaincy.
Champions Trophy 'Unfair Advantage': Cheteshwar Pujara's Blunt Verdict Puts End To Controversy
The critical sentiment over India's 'unfair advantage' controversy in the ICC Champions Trophy continues to grow, with several former cricketers and even current stars highlighting how the hybrid model for the tournament highly favours India. As part of the agreement between the International Cricket Council, the Pakistan Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Rohit Sharma's men were scheduled to play all their games in Dubai during the Champions Trophy. As India progress to the final of the tournament, it's the format of the tournament that's being credited more for their success than the players' performances.
The Apprentice candidate launches drive to recruit Manchester talent for dream job in Dubai
A UK-owned real estate agency is looking for Manchester talent to join its UAE-based operations.
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.
"Embarrassing, Laughable": ICC Sent Brutal Message Over Champions Trophy 2025 Scheduling
Former England cricket team star David Lloyd became the latest expert to take shots at the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the scheduling of Champions Trophy 2025. India have played all of their matches in Dubai after refusing to travel to Pakistan for the competition. As a result, they were aware of their semifinal date well in advance while South Africa and Australia had to change travel plans following the group stage. This arrangement did not go down well with several experts with many claiming that India enjoyed an "unfair advantage". In a video that has gone viral on social media, Lloyd called the arrangements "embarrassing" and "laughable" and pointed out how it impacts the cricketers.
"Constantly Appealing": Mohammed Shami's Desperate Plea To ICC On Repealing COVID Time's Law
India pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has broken ranks by admitting that playing all their Champions Trophy games at one venue in Dubai has been to their advantage. Shami returned figures of 3-48 to set up India's four-wicket win over Australia in the semi-finals on Tuesday in Dubai. India coach Gautam Gambhir afterwards lashed out at critics who have said playing at the same Dubai International Cricket Stadium each time is unfair.