The wait is finally over. The ICC has officially announced the schedule for the Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament will kick off on February 19, with the most highly anticipated match—India vs Pakistan—scheduled for February 23 in Dubai during the group stage. Fans are eagerly waiting for this high-voltage clash, and the Dubai International Stadium is expected to witness a packed crowd on match day. The Champions Trophy is making a comeback after eight years. The last edition was held in 2017 in England, where Pakistan defeated India in the final to lift the trophy. This time, the tournament’s hosting…
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Former England captain Michael Vaughan has come out in support of Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Vaughan indirectly criticized the Australian media and suggested that, in this modern era, they should use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to translate Hindi into English. Had the Australian media done this, Jadeja’s press conference would not have become such a big issue. Before the Boxing Day Test match, Ravindra Jadeja attended a press conference to interact with the media. Jadeja answered most of the questions in Hindi, which did not sit well with the Australian media. Additionally, the team bus was scheduled to leave for the…
It is now confirmed that the 2025 Champions Trophy will take place, and Team India will play all their matches in Dubai. If the Indian team makes it to the semifinals and final, those matches will also be held in Dubai. However, the host nation will still be Pakistan. This issue had been delayed for a while due to the BCCI’s reluctance to send the Indian team to Pakistan, but it has now been resolved. Talking about the Champions Trophy, it could be a challenging tournament for India. Winning this ICC event will not be easy for the Indian team.…
The Indian team practiced on used pitches ahead of the fourth Test against Australia, which left the team dissatisfied. Even Captain Rohit Sharma’s knee injury was attributed to the uneven bounce on the pitch. Accusations of bias towards Australia surfaced, as India practiced on used pitches during the two practice sessions they attended, while Australia had their first net session on new pitches. In response, MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) curator Matt Page defended the pitch choice, stating that standard protocols were followed. Rohit Sharma experienced swelling in his left knee while attempting throwdowns from assistant staff member Dayanand Garani, and…
The Indian cricket team is currently on a tour of Australia, where they are engaged in a five-match Test series against the host team. Currently, the series is tied 1-1. The fourth Test match of the series will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from December 26 (Thursday). The team that wins this match will take a 2-1 lead in the series. This match is also crucial for both teams in terms of qualifying for the final of the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC). WTC Final Race Continues… Looking at the current scenario in the 2023-25 World Test…
VVS Laxman, often referred to as ‘Very Very Special’ is a former Indian batter, who made many records in the longest format of the game. Laxman is specially known for his iconic knock of 281 runs in the Kolkata Test in 2001 against the mighty Australian team. He and Dravid snatched the victory out of nowhere for India. Laxman is a legend of Test cricket. His batting style has inspired a lot of young players. VVS Laxman Bio Age50 YearsDOB1 November 1974HometownHyderabadHeight6 feet 1 inchFatherShantaramMotherSatyabhamaWifeG. R. ShailajaChildren2Net Worth Rs 100 Crore VVS Laxman Age VVS Laxman is 50 years old.…
The Champions Trophy is set to take place next year. The International Cricket Council (ICC) had earlier announced that the tournament would be conducted in a hybrid model. According to a PTI report on Sunday, India is likely to play all its matches in Dubai. Even if Rohit Sharma and his team qualify for the semi-finals and final, they will continue to play all their matches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Dubai to Host India’s Matches PTI quoted a source from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), revealing that after a meeting between PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and his UAE…
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy. On Sunday, the board revealed that Jos Buttler will lead the team in this prestigious tournament. However, star all-rounder Ben Stokes has not been included in the 15-member squad due to an injury sustained during the third Test match against New Zealand. Meanwhile, Joe Root has made a comeback to the ODI team. Root Returns to ODI Squad Along with the Champions Trophy squad, the ECB also announced the squad for England’s tour of India. England will tour India early next year to play…
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has expressed his frustration over Nathan McSweeney being dropped for the next two Test matches against India. McSweeney, who had a poor start to his career, scored only 72 runs in the first three matches. The 25-year-old earned his place in the Australian team based on strong performances in India A and the Sheffield Shield. McSweeney Fails to Impress McSweeney failed to make an impact at the international level. His poor form led to his exclusion, with Sam Konstas being called up as his replacement. However, Clarke criticized the decision, stating that McSweeney could have…
Team India is currently in Australia, competing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The fourth Test of the 5-match series is set to be played in Melbourne from December 26 to December 30, 2024. This match will mark the end of Team India’s cricketing calendar for 2024. India will then kick off the new year with the fifth and final Test match of the series, starting on January 3, 2025. Following the Australia tour, Team India will face England in a limited-overs series. England will tour India in January 2025 for 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs. After this series, Team India will…