Champions Trophy 2025
There's plenty we've taken from the defeat to India in group stage, Says Will Young
And now, a quarter of a century on, Young is poised to follow in the footsteps of his boyhood idols as New Zealand gets ready to take on India in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai. Looking back at the 2000 team, Young credits the impact of legendary players who inspired his cricketing dreams. He highlights the need to carve their own way to success, saying, "It is cool to be trying to do the same thing 25 years later. I was eight years old at the time and just beginning to fall in love with the game."
India favourites but only just against New Zealand in CT final, Says Ravi Shastri
India, having played all their games at the ground, came into the final with a perfect record, topping it with an emphatic victory against Australia in the semifinals. New Zealand, who came second to India in Group A after losing their league match, also made it to the final with a comprehensive win over South Africa in Lahore.
Rahul has accepted his new role as No.6 batter:, Says Coach Kotak
Rahul had earlier thrived at No. 5, scoring more than 1,000 runs at a healthy average north of 50. But since the ODI series against Sri Lanka in the last year, he has been placed a slot lower in the order.
England Weighs Ben Stokes for White-Ball Captaincy Role
ECB's director of men's cricket, Rob Key, pointed out that it would be "stupid" not to consider the option, considering Stokes' leadership ability and the need to rejuvinate England's struggling white-ball unit.
After Shami, New Zealand's Southee Urges Removal of Saliva Ban on Ball
Following India's four-wicket victory against Australia in the Champions Trophy semi-final, Shami has complained about the restriction, stressing its effect on reverse swing. "We are attempting [to get reverse swing], but using saliva on the ball is not permitted. We keep requesting that we can use saliva so that we can reintroduce reverse swing to the game and make the game more exciting," Shami said.
India Knows the Conditions, But We're Ready for a Battle: Santner
The Black Caps landed in Dubai on Thursday night before their title encounter against India on March 9 in the ICC gala tournament.
We''ve had a go against India, look forward to do it again, Says NZ skipper Santner
New Zealand qualified for the title final following a dominant 50-run win over South Africa in the second semifinal on Wednesday. They will meet India, who had previously beaten Australia by four wickets in the first semifinal.
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.
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