Champions Trophy
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Champions Trophy 2025 updated full squads of all eight teams
Cricket | Feb 15, 2025, 12:23 PM ISTCheck out the squads of all eight teams participating in the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy. Several of the marquee cricketers will miss the tournament due to respective injuries, or they have retired from the format.
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Ravichandran Ashwin questions India's tactics of including five spinners for Champions Trophy
Cricket | Feb 15, 2025, 09:25 AM ISTFormer Inda international Ravichandran Ashwin questioned India's tactics for the upcoming Champions Trophy. The Rohit Sharma-led side named five spinners in the 15-member squad, which invited criticism from many former cricketers.
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Babar Azam flops in tri-nation series, former cricketer names three replacements for opener's slot
Cricket | Feb 15, 2025, 08:44 AM ISTFormer cricketer Mohammad Hafeez named three cricketers who can replace Babar Azam at the top order in ODI cricket. He believes that the star Pakistan batter should bat at three, where he scored plenty of runs.
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Kapil Dev makes 'team game not individual' statement on Bumrah's injury ahead of Champions Trophy
Cricket | Feb 14, 2025, 11:42 PM ISTJasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 due to his back injury. His absence is being considered a major hole to fill. Former India captain Kapil Dev wants the focus should be on the team and not on individuals.
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Spencer Johnson eager to fill big shoes of Mitchell Starc with Champions Trophy on horizon
Cricket | Feb 14, 2025, 06:12 PM ISTSpencer Johnson will have big shoes to fill in the Champions Trophy as Mitchell Starc will not be present for the tournament. The Aussies are also missing several other first-choice players including the captain Pat Cummins and vice-captain Mitchell Marsh.
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ICC announces record prize money for Champions Trophy 2025 winners
Cricket | Feb 14, 2025, 03:20 PM ISTThe eight-team tournament will kick off on February 19 with the hosts Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the opening game. The defending champions Pakistan have India, New Zealand and Bangladesh in their group. All games featuring India will be played at the Dubai International Stadium.
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New Zealand provide fitness update on injured Rachin Ravindra, Ferguson ahead of Champions Trophy
Cricket | Feb 14, 2025, 07:12 AM ISTNew Zealand are sweating over the fitness of a couple of key players ahead of the tri-series final and the Champions Trophy. The Black Caps will face Pakistan in the final of the tri-nation series in Karachi on Friday, February 14.
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Najmul Hossain Shanto believes Bangladesh are going into Champions Trophy to become 'Champions'
Cricket | Feb 13, 2025, 12:09 AM ISTBangladesh are placed in Group A of the Champions Trophy 2025 alongside India, Pakistan and New Zealand. They will open their campaign against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto feels that his team is a cotender for the title.
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Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025, BCCI names replacement, Jaiswal dropped out
Cricket | Feb 12, 2025, 06:20 AM ISTIndia are set to enter the Champions Trophy 2025 without their premier speedster Jasprit Bumrah, who has not fully recovered from the back issue that he picked up during the Border-Gavaskar series. The Indian Board has added Varun Chakravarthy to the main squad.
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PCB adds Haris Rauf's replacement for tri-series, drops update on Champions Trophy participation
Cricket | Feb 11, 2025, 11:10 PM ISTHaris Rauf suffered an injury during Pakistan's tri-series fixture against New Zealand in Lahore. Rauf didn't play any part in the match after picking up the issue. The Pakistan Cricket Board has added a replacement for Rauf for the tri-nation series and has given an update on the speedster.
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Graeme Smith feels South Africa will end ICC Trophy wait with Champions Trophy, WTC Final in line
Cricket | Feb 11, 2025, 07:19 PM ISTSouth Africa will face Australia in the final of the World Test Championship in June and are also gearing up for the Champions Trophy 2025. Former Proteas skipper Graeme Smith feels South Africa will end their ICC Trophy drought this year.
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Not Harshit! Ex-India cricketer picks 30-year-old as replacement if Bumrah misses Champions Trophy
Cricket | Feb 11, 2025, 09:44 AM ISTIndia are yet to finalise their Champions Trophy as they sweat over their spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's fitness. India have done well without Bumrah in the first couple of matches against England in the ongoing ODI series but both the pacers Mohammed Shami and Harshit Rana have been expensive so far.
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Decision on Jasprit Bumrah's availability for Champions Trophy to be taken on deadline day: Report
Cricket | Feb 11, 2025, 06:11 AM ISTJasprit Bumrah has been named in the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy but his participation depends on his back issue. Bumrah has had scans on his back and the final call on his availability will be taken on the squad deadline day, as per a report in ESPNCricinfo.
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England star ruled out of India series, likely to miss Champions Trophy due to hamstring injury
Cricket | Feb 10, 2025, 08:46 AM ISTInjuries have already started hampering the big teams ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy whether it is Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and now England. England missed their star all-rounder Jacob Bethell in the second ODI against India in Cuttack and it seems like he could be out for a while.
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David Warner throws weight behind Australia for Champions Trophy success despite injury issues
Cricket | Feb 08, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTAustralia have been hit with injuries to captain Pat Cummins, vice-captain Mitchell Marsh and speedster Josh Hazlewood. All three are out of the Champions Trophy and so is Marcus Stoinis, who has retired from ODIs. David Warner is still backing Australia to do great in the ICC tournament.
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Pat Cummins unlikely to be fit for Champions Trophy, Australia to name new captain soon
Cricket | Feb 05, 2025, 11:58 AM ISTPat Cummins, Australia's captain in Tests and ODIs, is unlikely to get fully fit in time for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed the development stating that they are looking for a new captain for the showpiece event.
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Babar Azam, inspired by Sachin Tendulkar, set to open for Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025
Cricket | Feb 02, 2025, 08:26 AM ISTBabar Azam has opened the innings only twice in his 123-match ODI career but is set to take up the role for Pakistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy at home. But how is he inspired by Sachin Tendulkar in this move? Here are all the details
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Pakistan announce squad for Champions Trophy 2025, Babar Azam likely to be given new role
Cricket | Jan 31, 2025, 07:40 PM ISTPakistan have named a 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Former captain Babar Azam is likely to be given a new role. The squad also sees the return of Fakhar Zaman and Saudh Shakeel, among others.
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No captains' day, photoshoot ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan
Cricket | Jan 31, 2025, 07:36 AM ISTThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to host an event on February 16 to declare the Champions Trophy open, which officially kicks off three days later with the hosts taking on New Zealand. If there had been a captains' day, India's Rohit Sharma would also have had to travel to Pakistan.
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PCB confirms Champions Trophy opening ceremony date; still no decision on official photoshoot
Cricket | Jan 30, 2025, 06:23 PM ISTPakistan Cricket Board will host the Champions Trophy opening ceremony on February 16 at Huzoori Bagh in Lahore. Ahead of that, the PCB officials will unveil the newly renovated Gaddafi and Karachi stadiums.