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  WATCH: Fan defies security to hug KL Rahul after his winning six in Champions Trophy SF vs Australia

  March 05, 2025 14:39 IST

  KL Rahul healed a part of the wound that is still open and leaking after the 2023 ODI World Cup final with an unbeaten 42 off just 34 balls to finish off the game against Australia. India chased down 265 in a hard-fought semi-final to get through their third consecutive Champions Trophy final.

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  Virat Kohli trumps Rohit Sharma in ICC ODI batter rankings

  March 05, 2025 14:24 IST

  Star India batter Virat Kohli moved yet another place in the ICC ODI batter rankings after an excellent knock against Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final.

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  NZ vs SA Live Score, Champions Trophy semi-final: New Zealand set up final clash with India

  March 05, 2025 23:49 IST

  New Zealand vs South Africa live score: New Zealand and South Africa are all set to face off in the 2nd semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Both sides will hope for a good performance and will look to book their berth in the tournament final.

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  Sharath Kamal, India's table tennis star, to retire after WTT Star Contender in Chennai

  March 05, 2025 14:04 IST

  Sharath Kamal confirmed on Wednesday (March 5) that he will retire from professional table tennis after competing in the upcoming tournament. The WTT Star Contender will be played in Chennai from March 25 to 30 as star players from across the world will compete.

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  'What more can I do?': Rahul on constant scrutiny over his place in ODIs despite performing well

  March 05, 2025 12:41 IST

  India's decision to play Axar Patel at No 5 and drop KL Rahul down to No 6 has been on the receiving end from a wide range of critics but it paid off when it mattered the most, the Champions Trophy semifinal. Rahul scored an unbeaten 43 off just 34 balls and finished the game off with a six.

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  Steve Smith announces shock retirement from ODIs after Champions Trophy exit

  March 05, 2025 12:47 IST

  Two-time World Cup winner Steve Smith called time on his ODI career following Australia's exit from Champions Trophy 2025 after defeat to India in the semi-final. Smith represented Australia in 170 ODI matches scoring 5,800 runs while taking 28 wickets.

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  Smith 'not buying into' undue-advantage-to-India talks, India head coach slams 'perpetual cribbers'

  March 05, 2025 9:40 IST

  A lot of the build-up to the semi-finals of the ongoing Champions Trophy has been crowded with the 'undue-advantage-to-India talk' since the Men in Blue play all their matches in Dubai, stay in the same hotel, don't have to travel, have knowledge about the surface but Steve Smith quashed it.

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  SA vs NZ Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for South Africa vs New Zealand semi-final

  March 05, 2025 9:18 IST

  New Zealand suffered a loss against India in their final Group A clash against India but will not be too bothered about that game since it was a dead rubber in the end and would aim to put on their A game against an unbeaten South African team in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy.

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  Champions Trophy: Aiden Markram declared fit for New Zealand semi-final in huge boost for SA

  March 05, 2025 8:32 IST

  South Africa's bench has been affected with injuries with as many as four pacers sustaining respective fitness issues and it seemed like their vice-captain Aiden Markram could be gripped by the same fever but the Proteas got a positive piece of news ahead of the semis.

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  Rohit Sharma becomes first-ever captain to record unprecedented feat in world cricket

  March 04, 2025 23:52 IST

  India captain Rohit Sharma became the first-ever captain to reach all four finals of ICC tournaments. With a four-wicket win in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final, Rohit created the unprecedented feat.

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  Virat Kohli reveals 'most important thing' behind successful run-chase against Australia in semis

  March 04, 2025 23:34 IST

  Senior India batter Virat Kohli made 84 runs as India defeated Australia by four wickets in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025. He was adjudged the Player of the Match and during the ceremony, the 36-year-old revealed the most important thing behind run-chases.

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  Virat Kohli falls short of historic century, Sourav Ganguly's record remains untouched

  March 04, 2025 23:17 IST

  Star India batter Virat Kohli made 84 runs against Australia in the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final. He fell 16 runs short of a phenomenal century, which could have helped him become only the second cricketer to achieve a unique record.

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  India end 14-year drought, beat Australia to storm into Champions Trophy final

  March 04, 2025 21:47 IST

  India defeated Australia by five wickets to qualify for the Champions Trophy 2025 final. Mohammed Shami picked up a three-wicket haul, while star batter Virat Kohli made 84 runs while chasing 265.

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  Salman Ali Agha promises fearless cricket from Pakistan as captain

  March 04, 2025 21:22 IST

  New Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha came forward and promised a new brand of fearless cricket from Pakistan in their upcoming tour of New Zealand.

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  Virat Kohli breaks record, become India's leading run-scorer in Champions Trophy history

  March 04, 2025 20:34 IST

  Star batter Virata Kohli became India's leading run-scorer in the Champions Trophy history. He surpassed former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan's record to own the record. Overall, Kohli stands third on the list.

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  Rohit Sharma almost takes out umpire with straight shot in Champions Trophy semi-final | WATCH

  March 04, 2025 20:03 IST

  Star India batter Rohit Sharma almost took out the umpire with a straight smashing shot during the second innings of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final.

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  Shreyas Iyer's 'tracer bullet' throw sends Alex Carey packing

  March 04, 2025 19:29 IST

  Shreyas Iyer's direct hit sent Alex Carey packing in the semi-final match between India and Australia in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. The Steve Smith-led side posted 274 runs in the first innings.

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  Virat Kohli creates history, moves past Ricky Ponting in elite list

  March 04, 2025 19:43 IST

  Taking two catches in the first innings against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Virat Kohli moved past Ricky Ponting in an elite list.

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  Rohit Sharma creates world record, goes past Chris Gayle in Champions Trophy and World Cup

  March 04, 2025 19:00 IST

  India skipper Rohit Sharma created an unwanted record earlier in the day when it comes to losing consecutive tosses. However, when it came to batting, Rohit added yet another feather to his cap as soon as he smacked the first six of his innings.

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  Why was Shubman Gill warned by umpire despite Travis Head's 'clean' catch?

  March 04, 2025 18:45 IST

  Shubman Gill was warned by the umpire Richard Illingworth after he completed Travis Head's catch in the Champions Trophy semi-final clash against India. The umpire wasn't happy that the cricketer left it soon after grabbing it.

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  Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma hurl abuse at Kuldeep Yadav for lack of effort | Watch

  March 04, 2025 18:27 IST

  Star India batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were visibly upset with Kuldeep Yadav for his lack of effort in the first innings of their Champions Trophy clash against Australia.

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  Varun Chakravarthy ends Travis Head's unparalleled dominance against spinners in ODIs

  March 04, 2025 16:57 IST

  Varun Chakravarthy became the first spinner to dismiss Travis Head in the powerplay. The Australia international departed after scoring 39 runs off 33 balls. Shubman Gill picked up a good catch to end his stay in the middle.

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  Champions Trophy: South Africa fly in spin all-rounder among reserves as cover for injured Markram

  March 04, 2025 16:55 IST

  South Africa's tryst with injuries continued as Aiden Markram hurt his hamstring in the final Group B match against England in the Champions Trophy. South Africa are scheduled to take on New Zealand in the second semi-final in Lahore on Wednesday, March 5.

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  NZ vs SA CT 2025 semi final pitch report: How surface at Gaddafi Stadium can play?

  March 04, 2025 17:19 IST

  With the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 set to be held between New Zealand and South Africa, let us have a look at the pitch report of the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

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  Mohammed Shami surpasses legendary Dennis Lillee in list of most international wickets

  March 04, 2025 16:09 IST

  Mohammed Shami surpassed legendary Dennis Lillee in the list of most wickets in international cricket. He dismissed Cooper Connolly in the semi-final clash against Australia to clinch his 439th wicket in international cricket.

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  Pakistan appoint new captain, announce ODI and T20I squads for NZ tour post Champions Trophy debacle

  March 04, 2025 15:30 IST

  Pakistan have announced their T20I and ODI squads for the upcoming New Zealand tour. The squads have changed drastically after the Champions Trophy debacle as Mohammad Rizwan is not the T20I captain anymore while Shadab Khan makes a comeback as well.

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  Rohit Sharma closes in on Brian Lara's unwanted world record as Australia opt to bat first

  March 04, 2025 14:43 IST

  The much-awaited semi-final clash between India and Australia is being played today in the Champions Trophy. After winning the toss, the Aussies have opted to bat first. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma is closing in on an unwanted record list after losing yet another toss.

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  IND vs AUS Champions Trophy semi-final playing XIs: Australia make 2 changes, India remain unchanged

  March 04, 2025 15:14 IST

  Australian captain Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bat in the Champions Trophy semi-final against India in Dubai. It was the 11th consecutive toss lost for Rohit Sharma and the 14th straight for India in ODIs but the Men in Blue will hope for the results to stay the same as last three games.