Gill-Shami down Bangladesh in Champions Trophy
In-form Shubman Gill made an unbeaten 101 to anchor India's chase in a six-wicket win over Bangladesh as the two teams began their Champions Trophy campaign on Thursday in Dubai.
In-form Shubman Gill made an unbeaten 101 to anchor India's chase in a six-wicket win over Bangladesh as the two teams began their Champions Trophy campaign on Thursday in Dubai.
India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said he hopes "classy" batter Shubman Gill carries his blazing form into the Champions Trophy.
As the ICC Champions Trophy kicks off, cricket experts worldwide are busy predicting the tournament’s semi-finalists, finalists, top run-scorers, and leading wicket-takers. However, none of the former cricketers from major cricketing nations have placed Bangladesh in their top four.
|| ICC ||- The Tigers have an ace up their sleeve in the form of 22-year-old quick Nahid Rana, as they ready themselves for the Champions Trophy 2025.
The ICC Champions Trophy has finally begun, with hosts Pakistan facing New Zealand in the tournament opener. Meanwhile, all eyes are now on tomorrow’s high-voltage encounter between Bangladesh and India in Dubai.
New Zealand rode on brilliant hundreds from Tom Latham and Will Young to beat Pakistan by 60 runs in the Champions Trophy opener on Wednesday, spoiling the country's historic return to hosting global events after three decades.
Ricky Ponting recently remarked in an ICC review that Afghanistan has a better chance than Bangladesh in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Meanwhile, AB de Villiers also downplayed Bangladesh’s prospects, stating that Najmul Hossain Shanto's team is not strong enough to reach the knockout stage.
Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan said on Tuesday the Champions Trophy would be a "historic occasion" for the country, a day before the hosts kick the tournament off against New Zealand.
India captain Rohit Sharma and superstar batsman Virat Kohli enter the Champions Trophy this week with intense focus on their dwindling powers and speculation over when they will retire.
Leg-spinners are expected to have a significant impact in the upcoming Champions Trophy, especially on Pakistan’s pitches, where they have historically dominated.
Pakistan will host a first major cricket tournament in almost three decades from Wednesday in a move hailed as a landmark just a few years after the country was off-limits because of security fears.
New Zealand suffered a second injury blow on the eve of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday with experienced fast bowler Lockie Ferguson ruled out of the tournament with a foot problem.