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ICC Rankings: Omarzai Claims No. 1 All-Rounder Spot, Gill Leads ODI Batting Charts
Only 25 years old, Omarzai passed over his veteran teammate Mohammad Nabi to be ranked No. 1, highlighting his sudden ascent in world cricket.
BCCI Imposes New IPL 2025 Rules: No Families in Dressing Rooms, No Sleeveless at Presentations
Such regulations include keeping players confined to using only the team bus to travel and excluding family members from entering the dressing room, even on non-match days.
Gambhir Rejects Venue Advantage Claims: ‘Same Neutral Conditions for Everyone’
India headed into the final with a spotless record, having won all their matches played at DICS. Gambhir, however, vehemently rejected allegations of bias.
Trying to get my rhythm; more responsibility on me, Says Mohammed Shami
With Jasprit Bumrah unavailable because of an injury, Shami has alternated new-ball responsibilities with either Harshit Rana or Hardik Pandya. Although Rana is not yet fully experienced, Pandya, being an all-rounder, rarely bowls a complete quota of 10 overs in ODIs.
Haven't played a perfect game so far, hopefully on March 9, Says Gautam Gambhir
India booked a place in the final with a four-wicket victory over Australia in the inaugural semifinal on Tuesday, spurred by a masterful 84-run innings by veteran batter Virat Kohli.
Steve Smith Retires from ODI Cricket Following Champions Trophy Semifinal Exit
The 35-year-old told his teammates of his ODI retirement after leading Australia to a Champions Trophy semi-final loss to India in Dubai.
Virat Kohli Surpasses Shikhar Dhawan as India's Top Run-Scorer in Champions Trophy History
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is third on India's list of top scorers in the tournament with 665 runs in 13 games between 1998 and 2004.
Champions Trophy: Milestones Don’t Matter, Says Kohli After Match-Winning 84 Against Australia
As the target loomed near and K.L. Rahul picked up speed from the other side, Kohli tried a rare six off Adam Zampa but lost his wicket in the process. But his 84-run stay was the foundation of India's innings, and it kept them in command for the entire run chase.
Champions Trophy: Michael Clarke Declares Kohli the Greatest ODI Cricketer of All Time
Facing challenging conditions, Kohli arrived at the crease with the highest-ever chase against Australia in an ICC knockout match ahead of him. However, with his signature calmness, he built the innings with calculated stroke play and strike rotation, needing just five boundaries to steer India toward victory. Clarke, in awe of Kohli’s game awareness, lauded his ability to deliver under immense pressure.
Champions Trophy: Gambhir Hits Back at Critics, Says India’s Venue Advantage Debate is Immature
India charged into the final with a four-wicket victory over Australia at the Dubai International Stadium, their fourth successive game at the ground. Other teams, however, had to travel between Pakistan and the Middle East because of the Indian government's refusal to send the team to Pakistan. This move invited criticism from the fans of other countries.
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