[ad_1] Days after cricketer Mohammed Shami was criticised for not observing roza (fast) in the month of Ramzan during the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final match against Australia, veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar voiced his support for the bowler asking him to pay no attention to “reactionary bigoted idiots”. Shami, who is part of the Indian squad […]
Delhi crime branch busts illegal betting racket in Karampura ahead of Champions Trophy final – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] Delhi Police’s Crime Branch has allegedly busted a well-organised illegal cricket betting racket operating in Delhi’s Karampura area, arresting three people and recovering more than Rs 22 lakh, an official said on Saturday. The accused have been identified as Manish Sahani (42), Yogesh Kukreja (31) and Suraj (24), he said. “A raid led to […]
No Desperation, Only Hunger: Shubman Gill ahead of India’s clash with New Zealand in Champions Trophy final – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] A day before the Champions Trophy mega finale, India’s star opener Shubman Gill said India is hungering for ICC titles but will not be desperate when they clash with New Zealand on Sunday. India ended an 11-year global title drought when they won the Twenty20 World Cup in West Indies last year under Rohit […]
India defeats Australia to reach Champions Trophy final: Virat Kohli stars in chase – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] India has booked its place in the final of the Champions Trophy with a thrilling four-wicket victory over Australia in the first semi-final on Tuesday at the Dubai International Stadium. Star batter Virat Kohli anchored India’s successful chase with a composed 84 runs off 98 balls, guiding the team to chase down Australia’s total […]
Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] Indian cricket team’s swashbuckling batter-keeper Rishabh Pant, who returned to action after surviving a horrific car accident in December 2022, has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Award 2025 in the comeback of the year category. The awards ceremony will take place in Madrid on April 21. Pant suffered the near-fatal car […]
Before stunning catch, Glenn Phillips was all in awe of Virat Kohli – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips said the Indian batting icon’s “Virat Kohli’s legacy” will shine through the years while “inspiring” generations of young cricketers. Kohli became the seventh Indian player to achieve the feat after Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Rahul Dravid, Mohammed Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh. “Obviously, he’s an incredible player. And […]
KL Rahul uncertain about changes to India’s playing XI despite semifinal spot in Champions Trophy – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul is not sure if India would tinker with the winning combination in a big tournament like the Champions Trophy despite sealing a semifinal spot, but is certain that the team has learned to do better in the ICC tournaments, of late. With big wins against Bangladesh and Pakistan, Rohit Sharma’s side […]
India may turn to Arshdeep Singh against New Zealand as Shami faces calf concern – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] India captain Rohit Sharma is fine after picking up a hamstring injury during last Sunday’s win over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, Indian team assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said in Dubai. Rohit briefly left the field after picking up an injury while fielding as Pakistan batted first. He later scored a quick 20 […]
Glenn Phillips backs New Zealand’s ‘no-excuse mindset’ amid India’s home advantage row – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips on Saturday played down any talks of India getting an advantage by playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, saying the Kiwis have a “no-excuse mindset” and are ready to tackle an “incredibly strong” opponent. New Zealand, who have so far played all their Group A matches in […]
Former PCB chairman blames Imran Khan for triggering the downslide of Pakistan cricket – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] Former PCB chairman Najam Sethi has subtly held former Prime Minister Imran Khan responsible for the decline of Pakistan cricket. In a post on X, Sethi, who served as PCB chief from December 2022 to June 2023, expressed that the nation’s frustration over the national team’s poor performance is justified. Hosts Pakistan have been […]