Brendon McCullum plays down England’s injury issues as Ben Duckett faces scan Duckett is set for a scan in the United Arab Emirates and his participation for the Champions Trophy is in serious doubt. The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025
Shubman Gill hits hundred as India amass 356 in third ODI against England The tourists rested Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Jamie Overton for their final match before the Champions Trophy. The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025
Sri Lanka beat Australia by 49 runs: first men’s one-day international – as it happened Charith Asalanka’s scored a marvellous 127 as Sri Lanka fought back impressively to beat Australia in Colombo The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 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Bumrah ruled out of Champions Trophy in huge blow for India The fast bowler had been set to lead the India attack and been replaced by Harshit Rana The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025
Starc out, Smith to skipper depleted Aussie ODI squad Australia will be without all three of their frontline pacemen at the Champions Trophy, with selectors forced to call up multiple new faces in a new-look squad. AAP · Feb 11, 2025
India loss won't hurt if we win Champions Trophy: Ben Duckett NEW DELHI: England opener Ben Duckett insists that the team's morale remains high despite trailing 0-2 in their ODI series against India, emphasising that their primary goal is to win the Champions Trophy. The Times of India · Feb 11, 2025
Mark Wood: England cannot dwell on India woe heading into Champions Trophy England have lost six out of their seven white-ball games in India. The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025
Ben Duckett targets England Champions Trophy win to erase memory of India tour struggles England’s Champions Trophy opener is against Australia on February 22 Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025
Ben Duckett would accept 3-0 series defeat if England beat India in Champions Trophy final Ben Duckett does not care if England endure a series whitewash in India, so long as they beat the same opponents in the final of the Champions Trophy The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025
Jacob Bethell 'out of Champions Trophy', says England captain Jos Buttler NEW DELHI: After missing the second one-day international against India due to a hamstring injury, Jacob Bethell will not be playing in the Champions Trophy next week. The Times of India · Feb 10, 2025
New Zealand among strongest teams in Champions Trophy after India: R Ashwin NEW DELHI: Spin great R Ashwin has identified India and New Zealand as the leading contenders for the upcoming Champions Trophy while cautioning against underestimating Australia despite their recent player injuries. The Times of India · Feb 9, 2025
'People will ask questions': R Ashwin calls for Rohit Sharma to silence critics, hails Ravindra Jadeja's all-round brilliance NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has addressed Rohit Sharma's current form concerns ahead of the Champions Trophy. Ashwin suggests that Rohit needs to respond to critics through his performance on the field. The Times of India · Feb 8, 2025
'For me, champion is...me': Shreyas Iyer on defining success - Watch NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer is back in India colours as the hosts gear up for the ODI series against England that is being viewed as a tune-up for the Champions Trophy. The Times of India · Feb 6, 2025
Change in format would give Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma confidence: Sanjay Bangar NEW DELHI: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes that a change in format and their past success in ODIs could help Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma rediscover their form in the upcoming series against England and the Champions Trophy. The Times of India · Feb 5, 2025
The Times of India · Feb 5, 2025 South Africa get Coetzee boost for tri-series in Pakistan Fit-again fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been named in a depleted South African squad for their opening fixture of the tri-series in Pakistan, which precedes the Champions Trophy.
The Times of India · Feb 5, 2025 IND vs ENG: India gear up for England ODI series as Champions Trophy preparation intensifies NEW DELHI: As Team India begins its final preparations for the Champions Trophy, the three-match ODI series against England, starting Thursday, holds immense significance. With just weeks to go before the tournament in Pakistan and Dubai, Team India faces key questions regarding the form and fitness of its senior players,…
AAP · Feb 5, 2025 Cummins' injury could keep Smith captaining Australia Steve Smith could remain in the hot seat as Australian captain with Pat Cummins "hugely unlikely" to play in the Champions Trophy.
The Times of India · Feb 5, 2025 Last dance or new dawn? Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli's fight for ODI supremacy NAGPUR: Under the twilight sky of Birmingham in 2013, two young men revelled in the sheer joy of triumph. One, an exuberant 24-year-old, swayed to the beats of the viral sensation 'Gangnam Style'. The other, just a year older, clung to the Champions Trophy like a child unwilling to part…
The Times of India · Feb 4, 2025 'It's high risk': Ravi Shastri on rushing 'unfit' Jasprit Bumrah back in Champions Trophy NEW DELHI: Former India coach Ravi Shastri has cautioned against rushing Jasprit Bumrah back into action for the Champions Trophy if he is not fully fit. Calling it a "high-risk move," Shastri emphasised the importance of managing Bumrah’s workload carefully, given his history of injuries.
The Times of India · Feb 4, 2025 England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith doubtful for first two ODIs against India NEW DELHI: England's wicketkeeper Jamie Smith is doubtful for the initial two ODIs against India owing to calf problems, though he should recover for the Champions Trophy.
The Times of India · Feb 3, 2025 Who'll play Champions Trophy final? Shastri & Ponting pick the two teams For the first time since 2017, the Champions Trophy will make its comeback to the International Cricket Council (ICC) calendar when the 50-over tournament kicks off on February 19. Picking their favourites to contest the final, Ricky Ponting and Ravi Shastri concur on the choice of two teams likely to…
The Times of India · Feb 1, 2025 Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma have massive role to play in Champions Trophy: Gautam Gambhir NEW DELHI: India's head coach Gautam Gambhir on Saturday asserted veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have got 'massive roles' to play in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy that starts from February 19.
The Times of India · Jan 31, 2025 Mitchell Marsh ruled out of Champions Trophy, doubtful for IPL NEW DELHI: A lower back injury that has "not responded sufficiently to rehabilitation" has ruled out Australia's Mitchell Marsh from the Champions Trophy next month and cast him in jeopardy for the Indian Premier League.
AAP · Jan 31, 2025 Mitch Marsh out of Champions Trophy with back issue A back injury has sidelined Mitch Marsh just as the allrounder was hoping to reassert his credentials on the international stage.
The Times of India · Jan 30, 2025 Will Rohit Sharma travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy ceremony? Not required anymore! NEW DELHI: The 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy will not have a pre-tournament captains photo-op due to different arrival schedules of participating teams. It is reliably understood that there are a lot of hurdles in getting all captains together before the tournament gets underway as even England and Australia…