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"Are You Happy Scoring 25-30 Runs?": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts Gautam Gambhir's 'Rohit Sharma' Take

Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar advised Rohit Sharma to bat for longer periods of time instead of just concentrating on providing the team with a quick start. Following India's win over Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal, head coach Gautam Gambhir defended Rohit's approach and said that the star batter is judged on 'impact' and not on his numbers. However, Gavaskar was not impressed with the remark and said that if a batter like Rohit stays at the crease for 25-30 overs, he will take the game away from the opponents and that should also be included in his gameplay.

"India've Played All Their Games Here": New Zealand Star's Big Dubai Pitch Verdict Ahead Of Champions Trophy Final

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner on Thursday acknowledged India's familiarity with the slow pitch here at the DICS, but said his side is ready for a "scrap" in the Champions Trophy final. The Kiwis arrived here on Thursday evening ahead of the ICC showpiece's title clash against India on March 9. "They've played all their games here in Dubai and know that surface. Obviously, the surface will dictate a little bit of how we want to operate. It might be a little bit slower than what we got in Lahore. It might be more of a scrap, but we're down to scrap," Santner said after touching base in the city.

Umpires Announced For Champions Trophy Final

Australia's Paul Reiffel and England's Richard Illingworth will be the on-field umpires, while Sri Lanka's Ranjan Madugalle will be the match referee for the Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand here on Sunday. Reiffel, 58, a former Australian fast bowler with more than 200 Test and ODI wickets, was one of the on-field umpires during South Africa's semifinal against New Zealand in Lahore. Illingworth, 61, a former England left-arm spinner, was part of the action in India's last-four clash against Australia in Dubai.

Suryakumar Yadav Wishes India Luck Ahead Of Champions Trophy Final, Praises Rohit Sharma's Fitness

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav wished Men in Blue luck ahead of their ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand and also lauded skipper Rohit Sharma's fitness and contributions as captain in recent years, which include taking India to the final of all ICC tournaments during his tenure. India will be playing New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy on March 9 at Dubai International Stadium. With India being undefeated in the tournament so far and the Kiwis having looked rock solid with bat and ball under the captaincy of Mitchell Santner, the clash promises to be an epic sequel to their 2000 ICC Champions Trophy final, when NZ won. Men in Blue would like to avenge losses to the Blackcaps in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup semifinal and 2021 ICC World Test Championship final.

"It Is Your Deeds...": On Mohammed Shami's 'Roza' Row, Congress Leader Shama Mohamed's Stunning Take

Congress leader Shama Mohamed, who had criticised India captain Rohit Sharma for his fitness, has backed pacer Mohammed Shami after the latter decided not to keep 'Roza' (fast) during the Champions Trophy. Amid the holy month of Ramzan, the 34-year-old player was seen taking an energy drink during the semi-final clash against Australia at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. After that, President of All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi stoked a controversy by calling Shami "a criminal" for not observing 'Roza' during Ramzan.

Hardik Pandya Reveals Why He Was Smiling Despite Getting Out In Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal

India entered the Champions Trophy 2025 final after a sweet victory over Australia in the semi-final. The side chased down a target of 265 - the highest against Australia in ICC ODI events - thanks to significant contributions by a number of their batters. While Virat Kohli (84) and Shreyas Iyer (45) had laid the platform, the pressure to finish the game was on the shoulders of Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul. Pandya hit three big sixes in a crucial cameo, helping India get over the line.

IPL Superstar, Frustrated By Champions Trophy 2025 Scheduling, Wants New Zealand To Thrash India In Final

Frustrated with the scheduling of Champions Trophy's second semifinal after to-and-fro flights between Pakistan and Dubai in a span of just 12 hours, South African batter David Miller is now hoping for a New Zealand victory in the tournament's title clash against India. With a brilliant hundred, Miller was the lone ranger in his side's defeat to the Black Caps in their last-four stage clash in Lahore on Wednesday.

Mohammed Shami Called 'Criminal' For Not Doing This. Family Responds Strongly

Right-arm seamer Mohammed Shami's cousin, Mumtaz, came out in support of his brother and said that he is playing for the country and called the people "shameful" who are blaming the cricketer for not keeping the "Roza". During Ramzan, the 34-year-old player was seen drinking an energy drink during the semi-final clash against Australia at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. "He is playing for the country. There are many Pakistani players who have not kept 'Roza' and are playing matches, so this is nothing new. It is very shameful that such things are being said about him. We will tell Mohammed Shami not to pay attention to these things and prepare for the match on March 9," Mumtaz said while speaking to ANI.

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"Are You Happy Scoring 25-30 Runs?": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts Gautam Gambhir's 'Rohit Sharma' Take

"India've Played All Their Games Here": New Zealand Star's Big Dubai Pitch Verdict Ahead Of Champions Trophy Final

Umpires Announced For Champions Trophy Final

Suryakumar Yadav Wishes India Luck Ahead Of Champions Trophy Final, Praises Rohit Sharma's Fitness

"It Is Your Deeds...": On Mohammed Shami's 'Roza' Row, Congress Leader Shama Mohamed's Stunning Take

Hardik Pandya Reveals Why He Was Smiling Despite Getting Out In Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal

IPL Superstar, Frustrated By Champions Trophy 2025 Scheduling, Wants New Zealand To Thrash India In Final

Mohammed Shami Called 'Criminal' For Not Doing This. Family Responds Strongly