The Latest Breaking News from Champions Trophy

India at Champions Trophy: Batters blaze, bowlers charge in high-intensity sessions

TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: It's been three days since the Indian cricket team landed in Dubai and the majority of that time has been spent at the ICC Academy. There is very little gap between their first two games versus Bangladesh (February 20) and Pakistan (February 23), and it wasn't a…

The Times of India · Feb 18, 2025

Champions Trophy cricket: team-by-team guide to the tournament

Pakistan have a potentially destructive pace attack, Australia have been weakened and Afghanistan will debut

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025

Suresh Raina reminisces India’s 'masterstroke' in 2013 Champions Trophy glory

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the start of the ICC 2025 Champions Trophy, Suresh Raina reminisced about India's 2013 title-winning campaign in England, highlighting a crucial 'masterstroke' that played a key role in their success.

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan showdown headlines high-stakes Group A contests

After the thrilling T20 World Cup and the intense race to the World Test Championship final, the cricketing world now shifts its focus to ODI cricket with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament, set to begin on February 19 in Pakistan, marks the first major ICC event in the…

The Times of India · Feb 16, 2025

Winning the Champions Trophy is more important than beating India: Pakistan vice-captain Salman Ali Agha

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket team vice-captain Salman Ali Agha has emphasised that winning the Champions Trophy is more important than merely defeating arch-rivals India in the upcoming ICC event. He also expressed confidence in Pakistan’s ability to win the tournament.

The Times of India · Feb 16, 2025

Team India lands in Dubai for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma, star batter Virat Kohli, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and the rest of Team India have arrived in Dubai for the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to begin on February 19. The two-time Champions Trophy winners will start their campaign against Bangladesh on…

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2025

'Five spinners in Dubai! That's one too many, if not two' - Ashwin on India's Champions Trophy squad

India will begin their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai, which will host all of India's matches as part of the hybrid nature of the tournament, and have five spinners in their squad. But former off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin feels that the bowling attack is a little…

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2025

Champions Trophy 2025: The final ICC event for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja?

NEW DELHI: As Team India prepares for the 2025 Champions Trophy, former cricketer Aakash Chopra has suggested that this tournament could mark the final ICC event for three of India's biggest stars — Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja.

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2025

'Best bowler in the world isn't playing ...': David Lloyd expresses concerns over India's pace attack at Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: India's Champions Trophy campaign suffered a major setback with Jasprit Bumrah's withdrawal due to a back injury, leaving their bowling attack looking vulnerable. His replacement, Harshit Rana, is a promising but inexperienced pacer who recently debuted in the ODI series against England.

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2025

'This team will do great in Champions Trophy, Babar Azam should open': Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed

The Pakistan team management has entrusted their former skipper Babar Azam with opening the batting alongside Fakhar Zaman in the absence of the injured Saim Ayub, but his failure in three innings of the tri-series has invited criticism from former players. However, team's interim head coach Aaqib Javed continues to…

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2025