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"We Have Only 2 Spinners...": Rohit Sharma Hits '5 Spinner' Question Out Of The Park Ahead Of India's CT Opener

India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday defended picking five spinners in the Champions Trophy squad, saying three of them are all-rounders who add a lot of value to his team. Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav are the two specialists spinners while the other options in that department are Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, who all are very capable batters. The spin-heavy side has three fast-bowling options in the form of Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana with Hardik Pandya being the sole pace all-rounder.

"All Teams Are Capable Of Winning...": Bangladesh Captain's Bold Statement Ahead Of India Clash

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto exuded confidence ahead of his team's Champions Trophy opener against India, emphasising that his side has the firepower to challenge the two-time champions. With a blend of quality fast bowlers and dependable all-rounders, Shanto believes Bangladesh has what it takes to make a strong start in the tournament. “All departments have to click if we are to beat India. We have good memories against them, and if we execute our plans well, we have a good chance,” Shanto said in the pre-match press conference.

Indian Flag Flies High In Karachi During Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Match. Reaction Mixed

The Champions Trophy 2025 started with a match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi on Wednesday. The Champions Trophy 2025 marks a return of ICC events to Pakistan after a long gap. While, earlier the Champions Trophy was supposed to be hosted wholly in Pakistan, after the BCCI's objection to sending the Indian cricket team to the country a hybrid model was followed. Ahead of the Champions Trophy, there was a row over no Indian flags at the Karachi Stadium too.

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.

Pakistan Air Force Show Scares New Zealand Players In Karachi, Video Goes Viral

The Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 clash officially ended Pakistan's 29-year-long wait to host an ICC event. It was Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan who won the toss and opted to bowl first at Karachi's National Stadium on Wednesday. As the two teams returned from their respective dressing rooms to kick off their maiden battle in the tournament, the Pakistan Air Force produced an air show, marking the start of the prestigious ICC Champions Trophy.

Wave from King Kohli, Shreyas Sign On T-Shirt: Awed Fans Connect With Indian Cricketers In Dubai

Rehman Zaid is from Muscat and Fatima is from Oman. They waited for hours to catch a glimpse of India's superstar cricketers here to turn a long-cherished dream into reality. Rarely fans from such cricketing outposts get to see Indian players up close, but once they got a chance the supporters returned home with some precious memorabilia. There were fans from India, of course, but among the 200-plus supporters assembled at the ICC Cricket Academy were Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Oman, UK and USA citizens - mostly of Indian origin.

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.

"McDonalds, KFC Wale": Shahid Afridi Slams Stars For No Aggression In India vs Pakistan Games Ahead Of CT 2025

February 23 will be one of the most followed days for cricket fans in India and Pakistan for the arch-rivals will clash once again, this time at the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai. India vs Pakistan - though it happens only a few times now in a year - has often been termed as the 'greatest rivalry' in cricket surpassing even the Ashes. The buildup of the Champions Trophy 2025 has made the clash even spicier this time. The Champions Trophy 2025 was supposed to be fully held in Pakistan but the BCCI refused to send the Indian cricket team. After much delay, it was decided that the Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in a hybrid model, with India playing all its matches in Dubai.

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"We Have Only 2 Spinners...": Rohit Sharma Hits '5 Spinner' Question Out Of The Park Ahead Of India's CT Opener

"All Teams Are Capable Of Winning...": Bangladesh Captain's Bold Statement Ahead Of India Clash

Indian Flag Flies High In Karachi During Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Match. Reaction Mixed

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

Pakistan Air Force Show Scares New Zealand Players In Karachi, Video Goes Viral

Wave from King Kohli, Shreyas Sign On T-Shirt: Awed Fans Connect With Indian Cricketers In Dubai

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

"McDonalds, KFC Wale": Shahid Afridi Slams Stars For No Aggression In India vs Pakistan Games Ahead Of CT 2025