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The Indian team has put in an exceptional performance in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 so far. Taking on Bangladesh and Pakistan so far, the Men in Blue have managed to win both matches and are well on their way to the semi-final of the competition. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ErwO0va via IFTTT

Cricket Australia previously cancelled a T20I series against Afghanistan due to the deteriorating human rights for women and girls in the country under Taliban rule. Several Afghan cricketers, including Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman among others pulled out of the Big Bash League (BBL) after Cricket Australia’s strong stance but they eventually changed their mind. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/SECWGNo via IFTTT

Arjuna awardee boxer Saweety Boora has lodged an FIR against her husband Deepak Hooda, accusing him and his family of assaulting her for dowry. Deepak, a professional Kabbadi player and also an Arjuna Award winner, opened up on the matter, stating that he would not be commenting anything negative against his wife. He mentioned being sick at the moment and has requested the court to issue another date for the case. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Kxpsy9u via IFTTT

Australia's left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann has been cleared to bowl by the International Cricket Council (ICC). He was reported for suspect action following the conclusion of two-match Test series against Sri Lanka that Australia 2-0 away from home. He had picked 16 wickets in four innings of the series but was reported for the first time by the umpires in his professional career that got underway in 2017. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/oYO4cNW via IFTTT

The high-octane Australia vs South Africa clash has been washed out without a toss at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi on Tuesday, February 25. The two teams were coming off victories in their first matches, however, they will now share a point each after the weather Gods washed out the fixture. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Y0sZq2L via IFTTT

Team India continued their red-hot form in the Champions Trophy 2025. The side took on Pakistan in their second game of the tournament. The high-octane clash was held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 23. After limiting Pakistan to a score of 241 runs, Virat Kohli’s century helped India register an emphatic win against their arch-rivals.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/uMr7dmf via IFTTT

India veteran batter Virat Kohli created history in the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, February 23.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/TnwGK5u via IFTTT

Star India batter Virat Kohli arrived at training at the ICC Academy two hours before the scheduled time. He has struggled for runs in recent times and ahead of the marquee clash against Pakistan, the Delhi-born has put in a hard shift, especially aiming to produce better performances against spinners. In India’s opening game of the campaign, Kohli managed a good start but eventually fell prey to Rishad Hossain. Interestingly, it was his sixth consecutive dismissal against spinners in ODIs. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/brdQEpM via IFTTT

Ahead of the high-octane clash between Australia and England in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025, the Indian national anthem was mistakenly played instead of the Australian national anthem. The moment left the Australian players and fans perplexed before the organisers eventually realised their blunder and fixed the mistake.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/aHoYFMW via IFTTT

Arch-rivals Australia and England will open their Champions Trophy campaign on February 22 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Both teams suffered embarrassing defeats in ODI cricket recently, as the Steve Smith-led side lost 2-0 to Sri Lanka, while India beat England 3-0. They would now be gunning to start the Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a win as a defeat can not only shatter their confidence but put them in a tough spot on the points table. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/4IWR3Ci via IFTTT

Ahead of the new IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 season, five-time champions Mumbai Indian have come forward and unveiled their new jersey ahead of the season. The five-time champions are the joint most successful side in the history of the tournament. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/v8XtQzk via IFTTT

The Indian team put in an excellent performance in the first innings of their Champions Trophy clash against Bangladesh. Both sides faced off in game 2 of the tournament at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, February 20.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/fBTSP7H via IFTTT

The first game for India in the Champions Trophy 2025 has been a memorable one for ace India batter Virat Kohli. After becoming the player with the joint most catches for India in ODIs. Kohli has now moved past former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting and has become the all-time second highest run getter in ICC ODI events.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/5CpMiLf via IFTTT

Axar Patel picked up back-to-back wickets of Tanzid Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim and was on the verge of a hat-trick in India’s opening game in the Champions Trophy against Bangladesh. In the fifth ball of the ninth over, he tricked Jaker Ali to play a forward defence but the ball hit the edge of the bat and went straight to Rohit Sharma, who was stationed in the first slips. It was a regulation catch for the India captain but the 37-year-old failed to grab it and it denied Axar a hat-trick. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/dx4RlNz via IFTTT

India picked five spinners for the ongoing Champions Trophy. Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel were expected to feature but interestingly, the selectors also named Washington Sundar and Varun Chakravarthy in the mix. Three pacers - Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Sing and Harshit Rana earned their spot in the 15-member squad while Hardik Pandya can serve as the fourth seamer. Mohammed Siraj has been named as a non-travelling reserve. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/OQFmd09 via IFTTT

Chasing 321 runs, Pakistan had a horrid start in the second innings. Fakhar Zaman, who suffered a lower back injury in the first innings, didn’t open the batting, as Babar Azam walked out alongside Saud Shakeel. Both the senior batters struggled to find runs and eventually, Shakeel departed six runs off 19 deliveries. William O’Rourke sent him back to the pavilion as the hosts were 8/1 after 3.4 overs. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/fomE16M via IFTTT

The Champions Trophy 2025 got off to a flying start as hosts Pakistan faced off against New Zealand in the season opener. Both sides locked horns at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday, February 20. The clash began with New Zealand coming in to bat first after losing the toss. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/IJUZpvw via IFTTT

India will host Bangladesh in the opening game of the Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue defeated England 3-0 in the recently concluded ODI series and will be full of confidence before taking on the Najmul Shanto-led side on February 20. Interestingly, Bangladesh suffered a humiliating defeat to Pakistan Shaheen in the warm-up match, which arguably have put them under more pressure. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Jp9oNLZ via IFTTT

Former England captain Nasser Hussain tipped India as his favourites to win the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the UAE mentioning that the depth in the squad might be enough for them to go all the way despite missing their ace Jasprit Bumrah. Nasser said that the batting depth and options are key for India but even in the spin department they score over any other side. However, Nasser also mentioned a couple of dark horses in New Zealand and South Africa, who could challenge for the title. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/IUzr7OW via IFTTT

New Zealand women's cricket team will miss its captain Sophie Devine for the white-ball series at home against Sri Lanka in March. Devine will continue to prioritise her mental well-being and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has respected the veteran all-rounder's decision. Devine has been playing constantly since September last year with the Australia matches, followed by Women's T20 World Cup, India series, Women's Big Bash League followed by Australia ODIs and then the Super Smash. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/bhUuBJD via IFTTT

The 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy will begin on February 19, with defending champions Pakistan taking on New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi. India will be opening their campaign on the following day against Bangladesh at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. It is the same ground where the Rohit Sharma-led side will be playing all their matches in the marquee tournament. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/dTvqB6I via IFTTT

Australia suffered an embarrassing 174-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the series. In the first match, they suffered a 49-run loss and in the second, the Sri Lankan spinners dominated and wreaked havoc and the visitors looked clueless in the middle. Chasing 282 runs, the Steve Smith-led side lost regular intervals and were reduced to 33/3 at one stage. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/KuAdzCj via IFTTT

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League is expected to begin on March 22, with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders taking on arch-rivals Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Eden Gardens. On the following day, the 2024 runner’s up, Sunrisers Hyderabad, will be playing Rajasthan Royals on their home ground at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. It will be an afternoon game. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/uIa9UAw via IFTTT

The third edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will kick off on February 14 with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Gujarat Giants in Vadodara. Several key players of RCB, including Sophie Molineux, Asha Sobhana, and Kate Cross among others are ruled out of the tournament with their respective injuries while Ellyse Perry and Shreyanka Patil are still not 100% fit.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/0DRLKmG via IFTTT

Shubman Gill has made history by becoming the first Indian cricketer to score a century in all three formats - Tests, ODIs, and T20Is - at the same venue, the Narendra Modi Stadium. This impressive feat was achieved after he scored 128 runs in a Test match against Australia in 2023, 126 runs in a T20I against New Zealand in 2023, and now, a century against England at the same stadium. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/rkHiPDp via IFTTT

Indian maestro Virat Kohli shattered a record of Sachin Tendulkar during the third ODI of the series against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 12. Surpassing Sachin, Kohli has become the first Indian to reach a special milestone in international cricket against England. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/KBugefb via IFTTT

India have wrapped up their Champions Trophy preparations with a perfect 3-0 win over England in what was their final ODI assignment ahead of the global ICC tournament. A Shubman Gill hundred, a Shreyas Iyer powerful knock, a Virat Kohli fifty and an all-round bowling contribution powered the Men in Blue to their second-biggest ODI win over England (in terms of balls left) in the third match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 12. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/jo5uU1b via IFTTT

Captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were ruled out of the Champions Trophy with respective injuries. Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green are yet to recover and interestingly, Marcus Stoinis announced ODI retirement, despite being named in the 15-member squad. Mitchell Starc, the senior-most pacer in the squad, also pulled out of the tournament, citing personal issues. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/0XABFcY via IFTTT

Delhi Capitals have recruited Japanese cricketer Ahilya Chandel as a net bowler for the upcoming Women's Premier League season. Although initially signed as a net bowler, the 22-year-old seamer's progress will be closely monitored, and she may get added to the squad in case of an injury. This move can also be strategic, as WPL rules allow teams to field five foreign players, with the option to include one player from an associate nation. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/JomkdZ6 via IFTTT

New Zealand star Rachin Ravindra recently caught every headline after he was a part of a freak accident during the first game between Pakistan and New Zealand in the ongoing tri-nation series. Both Pakistan and New Zealand locked horns in the first game at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Saturday, February 8.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/lSuMXHn via IFTTT

Australia's iconic spinner Nathan Lyon added another feather to his legacy when he reached the milestone of 550 wickets in Test cricket during the ongoing second match against Sri Lanka in Galle.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/BHTnR0d via IFTTT

Indian leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month Award for January 2025 after his recent exploits in the T20I series against England.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/0NnZh21 via IFTTT

Veteran Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis announced his shock retirement from ODIs, 15 days before the ICC Champions Trophy. Stoinis, who made his debut in the format in 2015 right after Australia's fifth ODI World Cup victory, represented the Men in Green and Gold in 71 matches, scoring 1,495 runs averaging 26.7 and taking 48 wickets, was part of the all-round engine room in the middle order in the recent years alongside Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Kf3AwFv via IFTTT

India captain Rohit Sharma’s form has been a matter of concern. He struggled to find runs in the Test series against New Zealand and Australia and also flopped to perform against Jammu and Kashmir on his return to the Ranji Trophy. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/QtXfT3L via IFTTT

Ace pacer Gerald Coetzee has been named in the 12-member squad for the opening game against New Zealand in the upcoming tri-series that also features Pakistan. The 24-year-old suffered a hamstring injury on his left leg in the SA20 and was ruled out of the competition. He was doubtful for the upcoming Champions Trophy as well, but the cricketer recovered well and was named in the tri-series squad. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/8e0I56D via IFTTT

For Mitchell Marsh, the nightmare that started in Perth in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy just didn't seem to end even after he was dropped from Australia's squad for the final Test in Sydney and then for the Sri Lanka tour. Marsh admitted that he would have loved to bat in Galle, seeing his teammates pile on 654 runs while he managed to score just 73 runs in seven innings with an average of 10.43 in four matches against India at home. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/yd7Dc92 via IFTTT

Team India will be up against England in the fifth and final T20I in Mumbai on Sunday, February 2. The Men in Blue sealed the series but it wasn't their best performance and the controversy over concussion substitute just took the sheen off their performance. Harshit Rana made his T20 debut as a concussion substitute and managed to snatch the game after the twin fifties from Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube got the team to a strong score of 181 runs. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/DzvKUjw via IFTTT

The match between Delhi and Railways at Arun Jaitley Stadium created tremendous buzz as thousands of people attended the Ranji Trophy game on Days 1 and 2. Star India batter Virat Kohli’s presence increased the popularity of the game and the Delhi and District Cricket Association’s (DDCA) decision to allow free entry only invited more spectators.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/jn4idPM via IFTTT

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra was left surprised with India’s decision to play one seamer in the fourth T20I against England in Pune. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side made three changes to their playing XI, as Arshdeep Singh, Rinku Singh and Shivam Dube made their way back. Mohammed Shami, who played the third T20I in Rajkot was once again benched along with Dhruv Jurel and Washington Sundar. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/eFJvwW5 via IFTTT

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli was felicitated by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) for his 'immense contribution to Delhi and Indian Cricket' on Friday, January 31. Kohli, who made a Ranji Trophy return, was honoured with a shawl and was presented with a momento by the DDCA president Rohan Jaitley at the end of the second day's play. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/nwzH14u via IFTTT