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"There Is A Culture Of...": Navjot Singh Sidhu's Honest Thoughts On India-Pakistan Rivalry

Former India batter Navjot Singh Sidhu said that the upcoming Champions Trophy clash between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday is going to be the "mother of all battles". The veteran commentator added the team that will perform better under pressure has the chance of winning the blockbuster encounter. "It is the mother of all battles. There's nothing bigger than this. I think it's the tension that holds everybody together. When 150 crore people expect a win from you, they will never swallow a defeat. There is a culture of retribution. This game is played more between the ears than between the hands - it's a psychological battle. There's plenty of nervous energy floating around, but the side that converts it into positive energy is the side that will win," Sidhu said on a special episode of JioHotstar's Greatest Rivalry Returns.

Coca-Cola looks to bowl out Pepsi in Champions Trophy marketing contest

KARACHI : Coca-Cola is attempting to capitalise on Pakistan hosting its biggest cricket event in nearly 30 years, and steal the spotlight away from the host nation's official team sponsor Pepsi, by tapping into the country's love of 'tape-ball cricket'.

Suresh Raina Reveals How 2013 Champions Trophy Gave Birth To 'Dhoni Review System'

Former India all-rounder Suresh Raina shed light on how the world saw the birth of the 'Dhoni Review System' during their 2013 Champions Trophy winning campaign. India's 2013 Champions Trophy win saw them comprehensively outclass the best teams en route to an unbeaten tournament triumph. Their second game against the West Indies showcased their dominance in all aspects, as India secured an eight-wicket victory over a dangerous opponent. On a special episode of JioHotstar's The Suresh Raina Experience: Champions Trophy Special, Raina highlighted MS Dhoni's tactical brilliance in managing bowling innings, emphasising how the wicket-keeper batter maximized the team's success with accurate DRS calls, an aggressive field setup, and bold decisions.

Ex-India Spinner Settles KL Rahul vs Rishabh Pant Debate For Champions Trophy, Says "You Need To..."

Former spinner Sarandeep Singh has voiced his concern over team management's apparent preference for KL Rahul as a regular wicketkeeper ahead of Rishabh Pant in the ODI fold ahead of India's Champions Trophy opening clash against Bangladesh on Thursday in Dubai. During the build-up to the marquee event, Rahul kept India's wickets ahead of Pant in the three ODIs against England. India swept the series with 3-0 scoreline and Rahul operated in Pant's spot in the batting order and behind the stumps.

Axar Patel's First Reaction On Rohit Sharma's Blunder Denying Him Hat-Trick In Champions Trophy: "I Started..."

While the Indian bowlers rocked Bangladesh batting in the team's first Champions Trophy 2025 outing, one particular incident will be talked about for a long time. That was when Rohit Sharma dropped Bangladesh's Jaker Ali off Axar Patel's bowling. While dropped catches happen in cricket, this time it was special as Rohit's dropped chance meant that Axar Patel was denied a hat-trick. The left-arm spin all-rounder was asked about the same after Bangladesh were all out for 228.

Pakistan's Champions Trophy Campaign Goes From Bad To Worse, Fined By ICC For...

Pakistan have been fined five percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during their opening encounter against New Zealand in the tournament opener at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday. The penalty was imposed after Mohammad Rizwan's side was found to be one over short of the required rate despite time allowances being considered. "Pakistan have been fined 5 percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand in the opening match of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday," ICC said in a statement.

Mohammed Shami Shatters Massive World Record In Champions Trophy, Become 1st Player In History To...

Mohammed Shami was the star of the show as he rocked the Bangladesh batting line-up in Indian cricket team's Champions Trophy openr in Dubai on Thursday. Also, Star pacer Mohammed Shami became the fastest Indian bowler to reach 200 ODI wickets during the ICC Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday. Returning to international cricket after a long injury layoff, Shami grabbed three wickets to reach the milestone in his 104th match and better former India pacer Ajit Agarkar's record of reaching the mark in 133 matches.

Fakhar Zaman Ruled Out Of Pakistan's Champions Trophy Squad, Gets Replaced By...

The Pakistan cricket team suffered a setback ahead of its Champions Trophy clash against India after opener Fakhar Zaman was ruled out owing to a recurring knee injury, prompting the inclusion of Imam-ul-Haq in the squad that left for Dubai on Thursday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made the change after getting the approval from the International Cricket Council's Event Technical Committee. The match against India is to be held on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. "Twenty-nine-year-old Imam, who has played 72 ODIs, was named as a replacement after Fakhar was ruled out due to an oblique injury," said an ICC media release.

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"There Is A Culture Of...": Navjot Singh Sidhu's Honest Thoughts On India-Pakistan Rivalry

Coca-Cola looks to bowl out Pepsi in Champions Trophy marketing contest

Suresh Raina Reveals How 2013 Champions Trophy Gave Birth To 'Dhoni Review System'

Ex-India Spinner Settles KL Rahul vs Rishabh Pant Debate For Champions Trophy, Says "You Need To..."

Axar Patel's First Reaction On Rohit Sharma's Blunder Denying Him Hat-Trick In Champions Trophy: "I Started..."

Pakistan's Champions Trophy Campaign Goes From Bad To Worse, Fined By ICC For...

Mohammed Shami Shatters Massive World Record In Champions Trophy, Become 1st Player In History To...

Fakhar Zaman Ruled Out Of Pakistan's Champions Trophy Squad, Gets Replaced By...