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After Yet Another ICC Knockout Match Exit, South Africa Coach's Heartbreaking Message

Yet another knockout stage heartbreak at yet another ICC event. But perennial bridesmaid South Africa remains on the right track two years before the ODI World Cup at home, feels the team's head coach Rob Walter after its semifinal exit from the Champions Trophy in Lahore. Having topped their group, South Africa came up short in the second semifinal against New Zealand in Lahore on Wednesday night and went down by 50 runs in a chase of 362. Walter said there are enough positives to take back home notwithstanding a tough loss.

Gautam Gambhir Targeted By South Africa Media With 'Hollow Victory' Jibe: "Cringe-Worthy..."

There has been a lot of chatter over the 'hybrid' nature of Champions Trophy 2025 and whether that handed India "unfair advantage" in their campaign. India played all of their matches in Dubai after they refused to travel to Pakistan due to political tensions. However, head coach Gautam Gambhir had a sharp retort to the comments and even went on to call the critics "perpetual cribbers". However, the South Africa media has taken aim at the former India opener and criticised his "cringeworthy arrogance" while stating that even if India triumph in the final, the victory will be "hollow" for Gambhir and Co. In a report published by South African media website iol.co.za, Gambhir was slammed for his comments on the topic and the report went to say that "his arrogance throughout this whole situation is cringe-worthy".

4 Wickets In 3 Balls: Pakistan Star, Dropped For New Zealand Tour, At Centre Of Bizarre Timed Out Controversy

In what was a rare occurence, Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel was timed out during the final of the ongoing President's Trophy between State Bank of Pakistan and Pakistan Television (PTV) in Rawalpindi. Saud became first Pakistan and only the seventh cricket in first-class cricket to be timed out. Saud, who is the vice-captain of Pakistan's Test team, was late to come out of the dressing room, following two dismissals in as many balls. PTV captain Amad Butt made a smart appeal after Saud didn't take his guard within the required three minutes.

India's Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final Hero Used 'More Than Spare Tyre' By Team Management: Navjot Sidhu

India's win over Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 was not only about Virat Kohli. The India star headlined the four wicket win with a 98-ball 84. But, he found enough support in the 265-run chase in Dubai. Shreyas Iyer (45, 62b) and Hardik Pandya (28, 24b) made big impacts as did KL Rahul (42*, 34b), who stayed unbeaten till the end to take India over the line. Rahul is also India's no. 1 wicketkeeper in the Champions Trophy. While he primarily played in the top order in Tests, he has been used as the No. 6 in ODIs.

BCCI Vice President Shuts Down Pakistan Journalist On CT 2025 Final In Lahore Query: "Australia Should've..."

BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla on Wednesday said it is "very categorical and clear" that resumption of bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan is subjected to Indian government's clearance. The senior BCCI official, who is in Lahore on the invitation of the Pakistan Cricket Board to watch the Champions Trophy semifinal between New Zealand and South Africa, also said India team doesn't depend on favourable pitches to excel. "As far as you are asking about (cricket) between the two countries, it is very categorical and clear that it is the (Indian) government's decision. Whatever the government of India says, we will go as per them," Shukla told the Pakistan media on Wednesday.

IML 2025: Sachin Tendulkar's Blistering Fifty In Vain As Australia Masters Beat India Masters By 95 Runs

It's a battle etched in cricketing folklore -- one that has thrilled generations of fans, and on Wednesday, it unfolded once again under the floodlights at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, where a jam-packed crowd were treated to a vintage Sachin Tendulkar masterclass for the India Masters after Australia Masters duo of Shane Watson and Ben Dunk unleashed carnage to eventually help their side notch up their first win of the ongoing International Masters League season. Cometh the hour, cometh the master blaster --Tendulkar brought back memories of the epic Desert Storm in Sharjah with an electrifying 33-ball 64, setting the perfect tone for India Masters' run chase.

"He's A Clown": More Drama In Pakistan Cricket As Coach Faces Brutal Criticism From Jason Gillespie

Former Australia speedster Jason Gillespie took a jibe at Pakistan's interim head coach Aaqib Javed for undermining them during their stint with the Men in Green and running a campaign "behind the scenes" to take their role across all formats. Three months into quitting his job as Pakistan's red-ball head coach, Gillespie broke the silence on his sudden exit and accused Aaqib of "undermining" him and the former white-ball head coach, Gary Kirsten. Aaqib served as the chief selector when Gillespie and Kirsten oversaw Pakistan's team across all formats. However, a couple of months into their respective stints, Kirsten left his role in October last year after six months into his contract.

'Aap Dono Baatein Karo...': Ravindra Jadeja Delivers Mid-Over 'Googly' To Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul

Indian cricket team all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja came up with a stunning comment for Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul during the Champions Trophy 2025 encounter against Australia in Dubai on Tuesday. Jadeja, who is well known for finishing his overs in record time, was bowling for some time but was not happy with the turn off the pitch. In the middle of the over, as India were trying to put pressure on the batters, Rohit and Rahul got into a conversation about whether the bowler should try something different or if they should make some changes to the field. However, Jadeja was heard on stump mic interjecting their conversation and saying that while they decide, he will just finish his over.

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After Yet Another ICC Knockout Match Exit, South Africa Coach's Heartbreaking Message

Gautam Gambhir Targeted By South Africa Media With 'Hollow Victory' Jibe: "Cringe-Worthy..."

4 Wickets In 3 Balls: Pakistan Star, Dropped For New Zealand Tour, At Centre Of Bizarre Timed Out Controversy

India's Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final Hero Used 'More Than Spare Tyre' By Team Management: Navjot Sidhu

BCCI Vice President Shuts Down Pakistan Journalist On CT 2025 Final In Lahore Query: "Australia Should've..."

IML 2025: Sachin Tendulkar's Blistering Fifty In Vain As Australia Masters Beat India Masters By 95 Runs

"He's A Clown": More Drama In Pakistan Cricket As Coach Faces Brutal Criticism From Jason Gillespie

'Aap Dono Baatein Karo...': Ravindra Jadeja Delivers Mid-Over 'Googly' To Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul