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Bracewell to lead New Zealand in home T20I series against Pakistan

Bracewell to lead New Zealand in home T20I series against Pakistan

WELLINGTON: Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand in the five-match T20I series against Pakistan, starting on March 16. The squad features a mix of experienced players and fresh faces. Several stars from the silver-medal-winning Champions Trophy team were not considered, nor were players with IPL commitments. This will be Bracewell’s second stint as captain. He […]

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India clinches Champions Trophy 2025 title with thrilling 4-wicket win over New Zealand

India clinches Champions Trophy 2025 title with thrilling 4-wicket win over New Zealand

DUBAI: Rohit Sharma scored a match-winning fifty as India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the Champions Trophy 2025 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Set to chase a target of 252 runs, India successfully reached their goal with six wickets in hand and six balls to spare, claiming the trophy

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Champions Trophy 2025: Match officials announced for semi-finals

Santner wants NZ to keep ‘open mind’ for Champions Trophy final

DUBAI: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said on Saturday mid-match communications and adaptability regarding the pitch in this weekend’s Champions Trophy final against India could be crucial for success. Sunday’s final in Dubai will determine the winner of the eight-nation tournament, which is being held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. India has played

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Pakistan former head coach Jason Gillespie calls Aqib Javed a ‘clown’

Pakistan former head coach Jason Gillespie calls Aqib Javed a ‘clown’

LAHORE: Former Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie has strongly criticised the current interim coach of the national team, Aqib Javed, calling him a “clown”. Gillespie’s statement came a day after Aqib Javed’s press conference, in which he blamed the poor performance of the national team on repeated changes in coaching and management. Pakistan was among

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Azmatullah Omarzai dethrones Nabi to claim top ODI allrounder spot

Azmatullah Omarzai dethrones Nabi to claim top ODI allrounder spot

DUBAI: Afghanistan player Azmatullah Omarzai has ended fellow team-mate Mohammad Nabi’s long tenure as the number one all-rounder in the ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings after the recent outstanding performance in the ICC Champions Trophy. Despite Afghanistan missing out on the semi-finals, Omarzai shined with both bat and ball. He grabbed seven wickets in just

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New Zealand decides to bat first against South Africa in second semi-final

New Zealand decides to bat first against South Africa in second semi-final

LAHORE: New Zealand has won the toss and elected to bat first against South Africa in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy here at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on Wednesday. After winning the toss, Santner said that the wicket looks good. There shouldn’t be dew. Privilege to captain the country, we know what

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Aussie skipper Steve Smith announces shock retirement from ODI cricket

Aussie skipper Steve Smith announces shock retirement from ODI cricket

DUBAI: Australian skipper Steve Smith has announced his retirement from ODI cricket following his side’s defeat to Indian in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The 35-year-old Smit, who top-scored for Australia with 73 in his last match, immediately informed his teammates that he’d played his last one-day international. He, however, will

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