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Champions Trophy: Playing four spinners is tempting, but will think over right combination, says Rohit
India's bowling line-up with four spinners had been very successful during the group phase, with wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy being the standout with impressive figures of 5-42, the tournament's best till then.
Watch| Virat Kohli Bows to Axar Patel for Williamson's Key Dismissal; Spinner's Reaction Steals the Show
The spin attack proved decisive, accounting for nine of the 10 wickets as New Zealand crumbled for 205 while chasing a target of 250.
Champions Trophy: Australia Drafts Connolly as Replacement for Short
Short, who had suffered a left quadriceps injury in Australia's rain-affected Group B game against Afghanistan, has been sidelined from the tournament.
Champions Trophy: Chakaravarthy's Five-Wicket Haul Powers India into Semis Against Australia
The victory put India at the top of Group A, positioning them for a semi-final showdown against Australia, while New Zealand will play South Africa in the other semi-final.
Champions Trophy 2025: Doeschate Hints at Changes in India’s XI Against NZ, Stresses Balance
Former Netherlands cricketer ten Doeschate reiterated the necessity of balancing players' workloads without disrupting their rhythm for the knockout phase.
Jos Buttler Resigns as England’s White-Ball Captain After Champions Trophy Disaster
Having taken over from Eoin Morgan in June 2022, Buttler led England to victory in the T20 World Cup later that year. The 34-year-old confirmed his resignation during a pre-match press conference on Friday.
Champions Trophy: Australia Secure Semifinal Spot as Rain Washes Out Afghanistan Clash
With this win, Australia confirmed their position in the last four, and Afghanistan's hopes are now left hanging by a thread.
Watch| Jasprit Bumrah Shares Bowling Session Video from NCA Nets
The fast bowler posted a video on social media, which had him bowling in the nets. Posting with the caption "Progress every day" on Instagram, Bumrah generated much enthusiasm among the fans who have been waiting impatiently for his return to international cricket.
Rohit Sharma Rents Out Mumbai Apartment for ₹2.6 Lakh/Month: Square Yards
In a statement issued on Thursday, Square Yards confirmed that it had seen property registration documents pertaining to Sharma, captain of India's Test and One-Day International (ODI) cricket teams.
Afghanistan is never going to be taken lightly ever again, Says Jonathan Trott
The win, powered by Ibrahim Zadran’s majestic 177 and Azmatullah Omarzai’s five-wicket haul, knocked the defending champions out of the tournament.
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