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India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has acknowledged that it’s been really hard for ace wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant to be watching the ongoing Champions Trophy matches from the sidelines but “that’s the nature of sport at this level”. Pant has not been a part of the playing XI in the last two group games, with

File photo of KL Rahul© AFP India’s first-choice wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul admitted he feels the pressure of Rishabh Pant breathing down his neck, while waiting for his opportunity. With a player like Pant on the bench, Rahul admitted there is always a “temptation” to play either him or the explosive southpaw. India head coach

Indian cricket team in action during Champions Trophy 2025© AFP Australia booked their spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals after their Group B match against Afghanistan was called off due to wet outfield in Lahore on Friday. However, the result meant that Afghanistan still has a small chance of reaching the semi-finals with everything

Former India cricketer Yograj Singh has slammed Pakistan legends for not lending a helping hand to the youth set-up of the country and said they “abuse” their own country for the sole purpose of earning “money”. Pakistan’s final Group A fixture against Bangladesh was washed out in Rawalpindi due to rain on Thursday which meant

Rain has already washed out two matches in Pakistan© AFP Three teams still remain in the hunt as the Group B in the ICC Champions Trophy nears an enthralling conclusion. South Africa and Australia top the charts with three points each to their name – courtesy of one win and one washed out contest each.

RCBW vs GG Live Score Updates, WPL 2025© BCCI Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Gujarat Giants Women, WPL 2025: Smarting from their dramatic Super Over loss in the Women’s Premier League, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to get back on track as they take on bottom-placed Gujarat Giants on Thursday. The defending champions started strong

Pakistan have been criticised by Wasim Akram.© AFP/Twitter Pakistan and Bangladesh’s last day in the Champions Trophy 2025 was symbolic of how their campaigns have been so far – zero impact. Their last match, between themselves, was washed out in Rawalpindi on Thursday without even the toss being held. With that result, Pakistan are likely

Fan invaded pitch during Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy match© AFP The Champions Trophy 2025 once again experienced an instance of pitch invasion as a fan ran into the ground after Afghanistan’s win over England on Wednesday. Following Afghanistan’s thrilling victory in Lahore, a fan invaded the pitch and ran in to hug the players.

England skipper Jos Buttler said he wouldn’t like to make any “emotional statements” on his captaincy but “all possibilities” are on the table after his side was shockingly eliminated from the Champions Trophy by Afghanistan on Wednesday. A listless England, barring Joe Root who smashed a century, suffered an eight-run defeat against the Afghans, and

ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Afghanistan vs England LIVE Updates© AFP Afghanistan vs England LIVE Updates, Champions Trophy: England are one down in their chase of 326 against Afghanistan in a Champions Trophy match in Lahore. Phil Salt was bowled out by Azmatullah Omarzai. Earlier, Ibrahim Zadran slammed a historic 177 to help Afghanistan post 325

Kerala vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy final© X (Twitter) Kerala vs Vidarbha, Ranji Trophy Final 2024-25 Live Updates: Reaching their first-ever Ranji Trophy final, Kerala look to continue their fairytale journey against Vidarbha. Kerala skipper Sachin Baby won the toss and opted to field first at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. Sachin took the decision

Ex-PCB chairman Najam Sethi has indirectly blamed former Prime Minister Imran Khan for triggering the downslide of Pakistan cricket. In a post on X, Sethi whose last PCB stint was from December 2022 to June 2023, said the nation is justifiably angry at the performance of the national team. Champions Trophy hosts Pakistan are out

The Champions Trophy 2025 is being hosted by Pakistan, marking it the first time that the nation is hosting a major ICC event in nearly three decades. However, a big talking point has now risen due to certain emerging visuals. A video of a fan being escorted outside a stadium by security has gone viral

Sophie Ecclestone produced a superb all-round show to hand UP Warriorz a sensational win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first-ever Super Over of the Women’s Premier League on Monday. Sent into bat, Ellyse Perry and Danni Wyatt-Hodge sparkled with the bat to guide RCB 180 for six. Perry smashed an unbeaten 90 off 56

England have suffered a massive blow in keeping their Champions Trophy campaign alive. Right-arm quick Brydon Carse has been ruled out of the rest of the tournament due to a toe injury, and spinner Rehan Ahmed has been called in as his replacement. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) released a statement to confirm

Virat Kohli’s unwavering resilience over the past six months, capped by his unbeaten century against Pakistan, has convinced former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu that the “once-in-a-generation” player will continue playing for another two to three years. Kohli roared back to form in sensational fashion, smashing his 51st ODI ton to help India secure a six-wicket

Virat Kohli said his plan was to attack the pacers and take less risk against the spinners in the high-pressure Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan on Sunday and having steered the team home with a sparkling hundred, his 36-year-old body is happy to get a week-long break before the next game. India’s six-wicket win against

Cometh the hour, Cometh the man! On Sunday, it was Virat Kohli, yet again! With question marks over his form and arch-rivals Pakistan in front of him, Virat Kohli stepped up once again to slam his 51st ODI century to help India (244/4 in 42.3 overs) defeat  Pakistan (241) by six wickets in Dubai on