ICC Champions Trophy: News

Cooper Connolly becomes fourth-youngest Australian in ICC ODI events

Batting all-rounder Cooper Connolly was included in Australia's Playing XI for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against India in Dubai.

04 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli

Kohli becomes third Indian with 50 ODI appearances vs Australia

Star batter Virat Kohli has become the third Indian to complete 50 ODI appearances vs Australia.

04 Mar 2025

Shreyas Iyer

Champions Trophy semi-final: India lose their 14th successive toss (ODIs)

The much-awaited first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played today, pitting India against Australia at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

04 Mar 2025

Aiden Markram

Champions Trophy: George Linde joins SA squad as Markram's cover

Left-arm spin bowling allrounder George Linde has been added as a traveling reserve in the South African squad for the ongoing Champions Trophy.

04 Mar 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin advises Rohit Sharma to hand new ball to Chakravarthy

Ahead of India's crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against Australia, former cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has made a strategic suggestion.

Australia won't be under pressure in semi-final clash: Brad Haddin 

Former Australian wicket-keeper Brad Haddin has predicted that the upcoming semi-final clash between India and Australia in the 2025 Champions Trophy will see all eyes on India.

04 Mar 2025

Steve Smith

Champions Trophy semi-final: Steve Smith confident ahead of India clash

Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith is gearing up for a high-stakes semi-final against India in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025.

04 Mar 2025

Ricky Ponting

Revisiting India's heartbreaking loss to Australia in 2003 WC final 

India and Australia have been involved in some enthralling cricket matches in the past.

04 Mar 2025

Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan urges Shami to dismiss Head early in CT semi-final

Former Indian spinner, Harbhajan Singh, has stressed on Mohammed Shami getting rid of Travis Head early in the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final.

03 Mar 2025

Rohit Sharma

Champions Trophy semi-final: Will India play four spinners against Australia?

Ahead of India's 2025 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final clash against Australia, India captain Rohit Sharma has not confirmed if his team will field four spinners.

03 Mar 2025

Mushfiqur Rahim

What lies ahead for Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah?

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced that experienced players Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah would have to prove their worth to make it to the ODI squad.

Champions Trophy: Gaffaney, Illingworth to stand in India-Australia semi-final

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named the match officials for the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-finals.

03 Mar 2025

Rohit Sharma

'Dubai not our home': Rohit Sharma on home advantage criticism

India's cricket captain, Rohit Sharma, has rubbished allegations that his team's success in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy stems from an unfair advantage of playing all matches at the same venue.

03 Mar 2025

Travis Head

How Travis Head has fared against India in ODIs

India will be wary of Travis Head in their upcoming high-voltage 2023 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia in Dubai on March 4.

03 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli averages 53-plus against Australia in ODI cricket: Stats 

Star batter Virat Kohli will have the spotlight as India cross swords with Australia in the high-voltage 2023 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai on March 4.

03 Mar 2025

Mohammed Shami

A look at oldest bowlers with fifer in Champions Trophy

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy starred in India's 44-run victory over New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter in Dubai.

03 Mar 2025

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer has 300-plus runs against these opponents in ODIs

Middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer starred in India's 44-run win over New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai.

03 Mar 2025

Axar Patel

Champions Trophy: Axar Patel relishing batting promotion, reflects on success 

Indian all-rounder, Axar Patel, has said that he is happy with his new batting position in the ODI lineup.

03 Mar 2025

Harbhajan Singh

Champions Trophy: Harbhajan Singh explains Varun Chakravarthy's 'magic portion' 

Former Indian cricketer, Harbhajan Singh, has revealed what he calls the 'magic portion' behind Varun Chakravarthy's phenomenal bowling abilities.

03 Mar 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin

Champions Trophy semi-final: Ashwin backs Chakravarthy to shine against Australia

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has praised captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir's decision to include spinner Varun Chakravarthy in the team for the final group-stage match of the Champions Trophy.

03 Mar 2025

Rohit Sharma

Champions Trophy semi-final, India vs Australia: Key player battles

The first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will see a mouth-watering clash between cricketing giants India and Australia.

Champions Trophy semi-final: India meet Australia in WC final rematch 

The much-awaited first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will see India take on Australia.

03 Mar 2025

Shubman Gill

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Presenting the statistical preview of semi-finals

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has entered its semi-final stage with four of the best teams- India, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa.

03 Mar 2025

Varun Chakravarthy

These Indian bowlers boast five-wicket hauls in Champions Trophy

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy scripted history by becoming only the third Indian to take a five-wicket haul in the ICC Champions Trophy.

03 Mar 2025

Varun Chakravarthy

Bowlers to claim 5-wicket hauls on Champions Trophy debut

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy had a dream debut in the ICC Champions Trophy, picking five wickets against New Zealand in Dubai.

03 Mar 2025

Robin Uthappa

Champions Trophy: Robin Uthappa lavishes praises on Shreyas Iyer

Former Indian cricketer, Robin Uthappa, feels that Shreyas Iyer finally deserves the recognition he has earned in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

03 Mar 2025

Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly backs India as favorites for Champions Trophy title

Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has backed the Men in Blue to win the ICC Champions Trophy title.

03 Mar 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Varun Chakravarthy reflects on his redemption after Champions Trophy fifer 

Indian mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy was at his best on his Champions Trophy debut.

Champions Trophy: Cooper Connolly replaces injured Short in Australia's squad

The Australian cricket team has included spin-bowling allrounder Cooper Connolly in their Champions Trophy squad.

02 Mar 2025

Kane Williamson

Champions Trophy: Kane Williamson scripts history with fifty against India

Veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson starred with an 81-run knock against India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter in Dubai.

02 Mar 2025

Varun Chakravarthy

Varun Chakravarthy becomes third Indian with Champions Trophy fifer: Stats

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy starred in India's 44-run victory over New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter in Dubai.

Champions Trophy: India beat NZ, will face Australia in semis

India beat New Zealand in their final 2025 ICC Champions Trophy Group A encounter in Dubai.

02 Mar 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Champions Trophy: Pakistan's early exit dampens fan enthusiasm, claims report

The recent early exit of the Pakistan cricket team from the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy has greatly affected fan interest in the tournament.

02 Mar 2025

Richard Hadlee

Matt Henry surpasses Richard Hadlee in terms of ODI wickets

Star New Zealand pacer Matt Henry has scripted history by going past the legendary Richard Hadlee in terms of ODI wickets.

02 Mar 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Champions Trophy: Presenting best bowling figures for New Zealand

Matt Henry starred in the first innings of India's final group-stage match against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy, claiming a brilliant 5/42.

02 Mar 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Champions Trophy: Team India manager Devraj leaves after mother's demise

The Indian cricket team manager, R Devraj, has left mid-way through the ongoing 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Matt Henry becomes third NZ bowler with Champions Trophy fifer

New Zealand seamer Matt Henry gave a superb bowling display against India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter in Dubai.

02 Mar 2025

Rohit Sharma

India suffer rare top-order collapse in ODIs: Key stats

India's top-order collapse during Virat Kohli's 300th ODI, has invited comparisons to the 2019 ICC World Cup semi-final.

02 Mar 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Presenting Team India players with 300-plus appearances in ODI cricket

India are playing against New Zealand in their final group match in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai.

Australia, SA to train in Dubai ahead of CT semis

Australia and South Africa, the two teams confirmed for the semi-finals from Group B of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, will train at the ICC Academy in Dubai.