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
EXCLUSIVE | 'Rohit Sharma way better than Babar Azam and Virat Kohli' NEW DELHI: When India face Pakistan, everything is at stake. The world seems to come to a standstill, streets fall silent, and homes erupt with deafening cheers or pin-drop silence - depending on which side of the border you reside in. A sea of blue will flood the stands when… The Times of India · Feb 17, 2025
Champions Trophy: 'Jasprit Bumrah's absence gives Bangladesh a chance to capitalise' NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes believes the unavailability of Jasprit Bumrah presents an advantage for his country to challenge India's bowling unit in their Champions Trophy opener on February 20. India remain clear favourites whilst Bangladesh arrive at the tournament following a poor run in ODIs. The Times of India · Feb 17, 2025
'He had out-bowled Bumrah ...': Balaji backs Shami to lead India's pace attack with distinction at Champions Trophy NEW DELHI: Former India pacer Laxmipathy Balaji has backed Mohammed Shami to lead India's pace attack with distinction at the ICC Champions Trophy, set to begin on February 19 in Karachi. With India set to play all their matches in Dubai, Balaji believes Shami's experience and skill will be crucial… The Times of India · Feb 17, 2025
TOISA 2024 nominees: Cricket champions vying for the top award NEW DELHI: India's cricket stars delivered unforgettable performances last year, securing them nominations for the prestigious Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2024. These exceptional players are set to compete for top honours in both the men’s and women’s categories. The Times of India · Feb 17, 2025
Champions Trophy: Such an Asia Cup feel to Group A With India, Pakistan and Bangladesh bunched together alongside New Zealand, bragging rights are at stake for subcontinent teams The Times of India · Feb 17, 2025
'Pakistan on right track': Waqar Younis on team's chances in Champions Trophy NEW DELHI: The cricket world will come to a standstill on March 23, a Super Sunday, as arch-rivals India and Pakistan lock horns at the Dubai International Stadium. The two teams are part of Group A in the ICC Champions Trophy, alongside New Zealand and Bangladesh. The tournament, scheduled from… 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
Champions Trophy minus the champions The upcoming ICC event will see quite a few big names missing in action, leaving their teams depleted fans disappointed. The most affected team seems to be Australia, although some others too will need to redraw their plans The Times of India · Feb 15, 2025
In Jasprit Bumrah's absence, bowling will be key factor for India: Dilip Vengsarkar Ex-captain Dilip Vengsarkar also feels presence of Rohit, Kohli 'very important' in Champions Trophy The Times of India · Feb 15, 2025
ICC Champions Trophy: 'Don't think Jasprit Bumrah's absence will have any major issue with Team India's combination' NEW DELHI: The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has expressed confidence in India's chances at the ICC Champions Trophy despite Jasprit Bumrah's absence from the team. The Times of India · Feb 15, 2025
Kapil Dev on Jasprit Bumrah's absence: 'Why talk about someone who ... ?' NEW DELHI: World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev on Friday voiced concern over the growing number of injuries among Indian cricketers, blaming the demanding schedule that keeps players on the field for nearly 10 months a year. He pointed out that the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru has become more of… The Times of India · Feb 14, 2025
'Do not depend on one player': Kapil Dev to Team India ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Kapil Dev extended his best wishes to Rohit Sharma and the Men in Blue on Friday ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy. The Times of India · Feb 14, 2025
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squads: India, Pakistan and full team lineups How have the teams shaped up and who will lead them? All to know about the eight nations competing in the tournament. Al Jazeera · Feb 13, 2025
The Times of India · Feb 13, 2025 Astrologer Greenstone Lobo predicts why India’s success in Champions Trophy depends on Mohammed Shami NEW DELHI: India’s success in the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy could heavily depend on Mohammed Shami, especially when the team's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, has been ruled out of the tournament owing to back injury.
The Times of India · Feb 13, 2025 'What we don't have, we don't have' - Gambhir on Bumrah missing Champions Trophy India will be without their premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, and the team's head coach Gautam Gambhir wants to look past the setback and focus only on what he has available with him to bring the trophy home.
The Times of India · Feb 13, 2025 Jasprit Bumrah's absence from Champions Trophy a chance for 'world-class' Mohammed Shami: Gautam Gambhir NEW DELHI: Coach Gautam Gambhir stated on Wednesday that "world-class" Mohammed Shami and other fast bowlers will have an opportunity as a result of Jasprit Bumrah's absence from India's Champions Trophy squad.
The Times of India · Feb 12, 2025 Champions Trophy: Will high-risk-high-reward selection approach pay for India? NEW DELHI: It fits with head coach Gautam Gambhir's high-risk, high-reward strategy, but can India's Champions Trophy team do well at the ODI showcase after losing their game-changing pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah to injury?
The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025 Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Champions Trophy in huge blow for India The fast bowler had been set to lead the India attack and been replaced by Harshit Rana
The Times of India · Feb 11, 2025 Virat Kohli set for big milestone as India eye ODI clean-sweep over England NEW DELHI: Team India will be hoping for a series clean-sweep of England as well as a big knock from Virat Kohli's currently silent bat when the two teams play the third and final ODI in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, the end of their Champions Trophy build-up.
The Times of India · Feb 10, 2025 Champions Trophy: Why India 'will have an advantage' over Pakistan NEW DELHI: former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes India would have an advantage over Pakistan in their highly awaited match in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy since they will be accustomed to the pitches in Dubai.
The Times of India · Feb 9, 2025 Jasprit Bumrah set to start rehabilitation, BCCI could play waiting game for Champions Trophy NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah is all set to commence his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru after he underwent scans and thorough assessment under the watch of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team. It is reliably learnt that the reports were internally discussed…
The Times of India · Feb 7, 2025 Jasprit Bumrah update: Scans and assessment done, crucial 24 hours loading Jasprit Bumrah’s scans and thorough assessment is done at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and a comprehensive medical report will be on the table in the next 24 hours. It is understood that Bumrah is likely to stay in Bengaluru so that he can have a discussion with Board…
The Times of India · Feb 7, 2025 'Harshit Rana's debut gives an indication that Jasprit Bumrah might not be there in Champions Trophy' NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has suggested that Harshit Rana’s ODI debut against England indicates Jasprit Bumrah’s unavailability for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
The Times of India · Feb 6, 2025 'Won't plan everything around him': Aaqib Javed dismisses Jasprit Bumrah's threat ahead of India-Pakistan Champions Trophy clash NEW DELHI: Pakistan's interim head coach Aaqib Javed has played down the impact of India's leading fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah before their upcoming Champions Trophy encounter. The eight-team ICC tournament starts from February 19, with the opener between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi.