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Champions Trophy: Jadeja and Shami Included as Bangladesh Opt to Bat First Against India
India comes into the contest as one of the favorites, but Bangladesh have the potential to pull off an upset. Having won the toss, Shanto was pleased with the preparation of the team, announcing their bowling attack of three seamers and two spinners.
Champions Trophy: Latham, Young Shine as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 60 Runs
The win brought out Pakistan's perennial batting issues and consolidated New Zealand's control over this series, taking their unbeaten streak in the tournament against Pakistan to 4-0.
Shanto Backs Bangladesh to Challenge India, Cites Strength in Pacers and All-Rounders
Before their Group A match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, Shanto stressed the need to implement their plans properly against the two-time champions.
Shubman Gill Reclaims No.1 ODI Batter Spot, Surpasses Babar; Theekshana Tops Bowling Rankings
This is the second time Gill has topped the ranking in ODIs, having previously surpassed Babar during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. The 25-year-old's recent century against England in Ahmedabad was key to him rising to the top.
Fresh Rift in Indian Team? Star Player Allegedly Blames Gautam Gambhir for Champions Trophy Snub: Report
They posted a commanding show in the white-ball series against England, winning the T20Is 4-1 and sweeping the ODIs 3-0.
Champions Trophy: Ponting Endorses Arshdeep Singh as Bumrah's Replacement
In his discussion on The ICC Review, Ponting expressed his faith in Arshdeep's potential to rise to the occasion in Bumrah's absence. He pointed out the left-arm pacer's skill with the new ball and at the death, given these qualities as being vital for India's cause.
Djokovic Says Majority of Players See 'Favouritism' in Sinner's Doping Ban
Sinner recently settled the case with WADA, receiving a three-month ban. WADA admitted Sinner's detection of clostebol was accidental, that it did not improve his performance, and the result of the negligence of his entourage.
WPL 2025: Smriti Mandhana's Brilliant 81 Guides RCB to Dominant 8-Wicket Victory Over DC
Earlier, a powerful bowling performance by Renuka Singh Thakur and leg-spinner Georgia Wareham, both of whom took three wickets, limited DC to a humble score of 141. Smriti and Danni Wyatt-Hodge then added a fine 107-run opening stand in response, setting the tone for the chase.
Champions Trophy: PCB Explains Why Indian Flag Was Missing from Stadiums
The Indian flag, as per the video, was supposedly not hoisted at the stadium, sparking a bitterly debated issue and reproaching the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for voicing its anger at India for not agreeing to host Champions Trophy matches in the country.
Champions Trophy: Two 'Fresh Strips' Reserved for India's Three Matches in Dubai
The most popular side globally in international cricket, India will host all three group-stage fixtures at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS)—against Bangladesh on February 20, Pakistan on February 23, and New Zealand on March 2.
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