New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted they were initially targeting a score between 260 and 280. However, a strong platform allowed them to blaze their way to a daunting 320/5 in the Champions Trophy opener against defending champions Pakistan in Karachi.
Captain Mohammad Rizwan admitted that Pakistan didn't expect New Zealand to score 320 runs, considering their dominance after the first 20 overs in the Champions Trophy opener in Karachi.
Pakistan-origin bowler Shahid Shabbir and Afghanistan-based spinner Zainullah shared their experience bowling to star batters, including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and others, during the nets session before India's Champions Trophy clash against Bangladesh on Thursday.
With Australia's star fast-bowling trio, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood unavailable for the Champions Trophy, opportunities have opened up for new pacers to make their mark. Among them, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has thrown his support behind left-arm quick Spen
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took a subtle dig at Pakistan's premier batter, Babar Azam, for his slow-paced fifty against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy opener on Wednesday in Karachi.
Nahid Rana is used to life in the fast lane. As a pace bowler capable of topping 150km/h, and a biker in his down time, the 22-year-old seamer has generated plenty of attention over the last year. He has picked 20 wickets in six Tests at an average of over 36, while in three ODIs, he has fou
The National Paralympic Athletics Championship, organized by the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority and the Tamil Nadu Paralympic Sports Association, witnessed stellar performances as India's top para-athletes showcased their talent.
This is NZ's fourth win against Pakistan in the CT, having never lost a match against the defending champions. Things are not looking good for Pakistan, as their next match against arch-rivals India will be a virtual knockout. The slow knocks of Saud Shakeel, skipper Mohammed Rizwan and Baba
India captain Rohit Sharma confirmed seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami and 'Chinaman' spinner Kuldeep Yadav are fit for the Champions Trophy opening clash against Bangladesh in Dubai.
On the eve of India's Champions Trophy opening clash against Bangladesh, captain Rohit Sharma revealed mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy bowls only one variety to batters during the training session and keeps his weapons to himself.
The biggest match of the Champions Trophy between two arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, will be played on February 23. India will start its campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 and their last league match will be against New Zealand on March 2.