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  Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals: Schedule, venues, timings, live streaming - all you need to know

  March 04, 2025 8:16 IST

  The 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy has reached its sharp end with four out of the original eight remaining in the competition. India will be up against familiar foes in Australia in the first semi-final while South Africa, the inaugural champions, will take on New Zealand in the second.

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  UP Warriorz shot out for their lowest WPL total, Gujarat Giants make giant stride in standings

  March 03, 2025 23:52 IST

  The Gujarat Giants have made a giant stride in the Women's Premier League 2025 points table after their big win over UP Warriorz in their sixth match of the tournament. GG shot out UPW for their lowest-ever score in WPL and won the match by 81 runs.

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  NZ-W vs SL-W Live: When and where to watch New Zealand vs Sri Lanka women's ODI series on streaming?

  March 03, 2025 23:08 IST

  Injuries, withdrawals and omissions have depleted the New Zealand women's squad a bit but it will be a good challenge for the White Ferns at home to play a spin-heavy Sri Lankan side not only to prepare for the ODI World Cup later this year in India but also test their bench strength.

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  IND vs AUS CT 2025 semifinal pitch report: How Dubai International Cricket Stadium's turf can play?

  March 04, 2025 0:02 IST

  India and Australia have been unbeaten in the Champions Trophy 2025 so far, however, one among them will lose that tag after the semifinal. The two teams lock horns at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the first semifinal. Check the pitch report of the Dubai venue.

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  India eye ODI redemption against Australia in potential last dance for senior statesmen

  March 04, 2025 0:02 IST

  India are much stronger on paper than Australia even without their champion Jasprit Bumrah. However, Australia and ICC knockouts sounds a different love story altogether. India will be looking for their ODI redemption some 14 months after the billion hearts were shattered in the World Cup 2023.

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  Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Comeback of Year Award; Verstappen, Biles for other honours

  March 03, 2025 20:04 IST

  Rishabh Pant is among six athletes nominated for the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award. The nomination points towards the epic comeback Pant made from a horrific car crash in late December 2022. Pant is now back, doing his job in the world of cricket.

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  Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reacts to Shama Mohamed's comments on Rohit Sharma

  March 03, 2025 19:42 IST

  Congress National Spokesperson Shama Mohamed had called India captain Rohit Sharma 'fat' and 'the most unimpressive captain India has ever had'. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reacted to Mohamed's comments, stating that the comments are 'not only deeply shameful but also outright pathetic.'

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  South Africa vs England International Masters League T20 Highlights: South Africa win by 7 wickets

  March 03, 2025 23:54 IST

  South Africa M vs England M International Masters League T20 Highlights: South Africa defeated England by seven wickets to register their first-ever win in the tournament. Led by Hashim Amla's fifty, the Proteas chased down 158 with ease.

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  Rohit Sharma 'tempted' to play four spinners against Australia in Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal

  March 03, 2025 17:32 IST

  India went with four spinners in their last group stage fixture against New Zealand, as Varun Chakravarthy took a match-winning five-wicket haul after playing his first game in the Champions Trophy 2025. India skipper Rohit Sharma has conceded that it is tempting to play four spinners in semis too.

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  Rohit Sharma rejects 'home advantage' in Champions Trophy, says 'Dubai is new for us too'

  March 03, 2025 16:53 IST

  Several former cricketers have called out India's advantage of staying in Dubai for the Champions Trophy. However, India skipper Rohit Sharma has rejected claims, saying that the pitches have behaved differently in all the matches played in Dubai so far.

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  Day-Night Test set to return to West Indies in 2025 after 7 years

  March 03, 2025 16:26 IST

  West Indies are set to England, Ireland, Australia and Pakistan this year in the home season. Now add to that the day-night Test, and the fans will be excited for some thrilling action in 2025 at different venues. Apart from these teams in Men's cricket, they will host Women's World Cup qualifiers.

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  What will happen if IND vs AUS Champions Trophy semi-final is washed out?

  March 03, 2025 15:58 IST

  India and Australia are set to face each other in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai. What are the playing conditions set for semifinals? What will happen if it rains in the match? Is there a reserve day? Here are all the details:

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  Kolkata Knight Riders announce Ajinkya Rahane as captain for IPL 2025, Venkatesh Iyer named deputy

  March 03, 2025 16:03 IST

  Ajinkya Rahane has been named the Kolkata Knight Riders' captain for IPL 2025. Rahane has previously led the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian cash-rich league. Venkatesh Iyer has been named the vice-captain of the defending champions.

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  Kolkata Knight Riders unveil new '3-star' jersey ahead of IPL 2025

  March 03, 2025 15:04 IST

  Kolkata Knight Riders are yet to name their captain but have started setting the stage for the big announcement with the launch of the new shiny jersey and having registered three stars in the Gemini Constellation in a tribute to their three IPL titles.

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  BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia reacts to body-shaming comments on Rohit Sharma

  March 03, 2025 14:28 IST

  Rohit Sharma has been trending ever since Congress national spokesperson Dr Shama Mohamed's controversial remarks about him. For the unversed, Shama referred to the Indian skipper as 'fat' while also calling him the most unimpressive captain India has ever had.

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  Virat Kohli wins 'Fielder of the Match' medal after India's 44-run win over New Zealand

  March 03, 2025 13:13 IST

  India registered their third consecutive win in the ongoing Champions Trophy, brushing New Zealand aside by 44 runs in Dubai. After the match, India's fielding coach T Dilip, announced Virat Kohli as the winner of the best fielder medal.

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  Shreyas Iyer leaves Kapil Dev behind in elite Champions Trophy list, set to break Tendulkar's record

  March 03, 2025 13:05 IST

  Shreyas Iyer continued to prove why he is such an important component of the Indian ODI team as he smashed a quality 79 against New Zealand on a Dubai wicket where the Kiwis folded to 205 all out and India found themselves in trouble early doors at 30/3.

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  Axar Patel's self-belief key in his growth as an all-rounder in ODIs and T20Is

  March 03, 2025 12:39 IST

  India all-rounder Axar Patel is arguably in the best phase of his career in white-ball formats. While he was recently appointed the vice-captain of the team for England T20Is, Axar is consistently delivering 10 overs and batting at five in ODIs. What changed for him with the bat?

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  Kohli tries to touch Axar Patel's feet after spinner dismisses Williamson, video goes viral - WATCH

  March 03, 2025 10:01 IST

  India continued their unbeaten run in the ongoing Champions Trophy with a massive win against New Zealand in the final Group A clash in Dubai. Kane Williamson with a gritty 81 fought for a while but with him running out of partners and a rising required rate, it wasn't to be for the Kiwis.

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  UPW vs GG, WPL 2025 Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants match

  March 03, 2025 9:16 IST

  With the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) losing four games in a row, UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants both are alive in the race to the playoffs in the ongoing WPL and the Monday encounter could be the rather decisive one with just two spots left.

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  Australia make late squad change ahead of Champions Trophy semis with Matt Short ruled out

  March 03, 2025 8:10 IST

  Australia were forced into making a last-minute tweak to their squad after the opening batter Matt Short was ruled out due to a quad injury he suffered during the Afghanistan clash in the ongoing Champions Trophy. Australia will take on India in the first semi-final of the tournament in Dubai.

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  Australia batters sweat it out against spinners ahead of semi-final clash against India

  March 02, 2025 23:54 IST

  Australian batters trained heavily against local spinners at the ICC Cricket Academy in Dubai. The seniors such as Steve Smith and Travis Head had a light day but the youngsters had a long three-hour training session.

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  First-ever time in 4852 ODIs! India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 clash sets rare record

  March 02, 2025 23:54 IST

  The India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Group A fixture has set a rare record in the history of ODI cricket. India defeated New Zealand in the last group game of the tournament to top Group A. India will now be facing Australia in the first semifinal in Dubai.

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  Rohit Sharma has 'good headache' after Varun Chakravarthy's fifer on Champions Trophy debut

  March 02, 2025 23:28 IST

  India went with Varun Chakravarthy for their fixture against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025. India captain Rohit Sharma now has a good headache ahead of him for making a selection call for their semifinal against Australia.

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  Varun Chakravarthy reveals to be nervous before playing against New Zealand

  March 02, 2025 23:11 IST

  Varun Chakravarthy reveals to be nervous before playing against New Zealand in the ongoing Champions Trophy. It was his debut match in the tournament and the star spinner clinched a five-wicket haul and was adjudged Player of the Match.

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  Varun Chakravarthy picks five-for against New Zealand, joins elite Champions Trophy list

  March 02, 2025 22:05 IST

  Varun Chakravarthy became the third Indian cricketer to pick up a five-wicket haul in the Champions Trophy. Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami are the two other Indian cricketers who have claimed the same feet.

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  India set Champions Trophy semifinal meet with Australia after beating New Zealand

  March 02, 2025 21:59 IST

  The Indian team put in a brilliant show against New Zealand, defeating them in the final group stage clash of the Champions Trophy and setting up a clash against Australia.

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  KKR register three stars around Gemini constellation, name them 'Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo'

  March 02, 2025 21:41 IST

  Kolkata Knight Riders register three cosmic stars to pay tribute to their three title-winning campaigns. Name the stars 'Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo'. All three stars are around the Gemini constellation.