Cricket enthusiasts in Varanasi gathered at the Sarang Nath Mahadev temple to perform an 'aarti' and pray for India's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand.
In Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, cricket fans performed a traditional 'aarti' to pray for India's victory in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand. The unique display of faith and passion took place ahead of today's high-stakes match.
Net bowler Shashwat Tiwari revealed that New Zealand batters were struggling against leg spin on the eve of the Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai on Sunday.
Ahead of the pulsating clash between two modern-day giants, where past favours New Zealand and form backs India, Edulji hopes that the Rohit Sharma-led side achieves victory.
As India gears up for the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand in Dubai, opener Shubman Gill expressed confidence in the team's batting strength, calling it the best lineup he has ever been a part of.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir launched a scathing tirade at the claims that his side received an undue advantage by playing at one venue while other teams travelled to different locations throughout the tournament.
India and New Zealand, the top modern-day giants, will fight for Champions Trophy glory in front of a sold-out crowd at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
As India prepares to face New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai, former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary lauded Mohammed Shami's determination and skill.
Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final against India on Sunday, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner discussed the key aspects of the match, including Matt Henry's fitness, the challenge posed by Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy, and the impact of the toss at the venue.
Henry's absence
Former wicketkeeper batter Syed Kirmani believes India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy will pose a massive "threat" to New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday.
India's vice-captain Shubman Gill opened up about his experience serving as skipper Rohit Sharma's deputy, his approach with the bat when he steps up on the field, and the way the Dubai surface could behave in Sunday's Champions Trophy final against New Zealand.
As India prepares to take on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday, former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta shared his thoughts on two key players--captain Rohit Sharma and pacer Mohammed Shami.