Michael Bracewell has been named skipper as New Zealand announced their squad for their upcoming five-match T20I series against Pakistan. Bracewell led the Black Caps on the tour of Pakistan last year when the series was drawn 2-2. Bracewell will take charge in the absence of Mitchell Santner, who will be in India for IPL […]
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma celebrate after winning the Champions Trophy in Dubai. (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: India ended their 12-year ICC ODI title drought in style, defeating New Zealand by four wickets to claim their record-breaking third ICC Champions Trophy title on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. Star batter Virat Kohli, reflecting on […]
Kane Williamson didn’t take the field during India’s chase in the Champions Trophy 2025 final after the New Zealand suffered a quad strain while batting in Dubai on Sunday. The development came in during the innings break by New Zealand Cricket (NZC). “Kane Williamson will not field in the second innings of the Champions Trophy […]
Rohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav and KL Rahul celebrate the wicket of New Zealand’s Kane Williamson. (ANI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Eat, sleep, spin choke, repeat. India’s bowling effort in the Champions Trophy has had a repetitive ring to it but in spite of that, every tightening of the grip has felt different and had a […]
Kuldeep Yadav celebrates with teammates after the wicket of New Zealand’s batter Rachin Ravindra. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav turned the tide in India’s favour with two crucial wickets after New Zealand got off to a strong start in the ICC Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.Rachin Ravindra […]
TOI looks at the possible matchups that could determine the outcome of this high-stakes game…Rachin Ravindra vs India’s spin quartetRachin Ravindra has been a revelation for New Zealand. His century in the semifinal against South Africa underscored his ability to anchor an innings as well as accelerate when needed. Ravindra’s approach to counter India’s spinning […]
NEW DELHI: In Sunday’s Champions Trophy summit matchup against New Zealand, former India head coach Ravi Shastri has selected India as the favorite, but he has noted that the advantage will be negligible because the Black Caps are a strong team. With an all-win record, India advanced to the final after defeating Australia in the […]
NEW DELHI: Dubai is set for a thrilling showdown as India take on New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. India enter the contest as firm favourites, having won all four of their matches in the tournament, including a 44-run victory over the Black Caps in the […]
Kane Williamson (PTI Photo0 Kane Williamson emphasised that New Zealand needs to learn from their earlier group-stage loss to India as they prepare for their Champions Trophy final agains the same opponents on Sunday.Williamson expressed optimism that their previous 44-run defeat to India in Dubai last Sunday would help them address their shortcomings.Go Beyond The […]
New Zealand vs South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: In the Champions Trophy semifinal, New Zealand secured a comprehensive 50-run victory over South Africa on Wednesday, setting up a summit clash against India. After electing to bat first, New Zealand posted an imposing total of 362/6, courtesy of fluent centuries […]
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