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As long as love for batting is alive, all other things can take care of themselves, Says Virat Kohli
Once again demonstrating his capacity to perform under pressure, Kohli contributed a calm 84-run innings off 98 balls, leading India to a dominating 4-wicket victory.
India have real clarity on how they want to operate in Dubai, Says Kane Williamson
But he stopped short of describing it as a clear advantage and instead compared it to New Zealand's familiarity with Lahore, where they beat South Africa in the semifinal to arrange a title duel with India on Sunday.
Ravindra, Williamson Star in NZ's 50-Run Win Over SA, Set Up Final Clash with India
Ravindra made a brilliant 108 off 101 balls, adorned with 13 fours and a six, while Williamson scored a calm innings of 102 from 94 balls, scoring 10 fours and two sixes after skipper Mitchell Santner decided to bat first.
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.
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