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"No truth": Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman rubbishes away retirement reports
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman rubbished away the reports claiming that he was planning to retire after an injury in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand ruled him out of the entire tournament.
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Ibrahim Zadran's record-breaking 177 powers Afghanistan to 325 against En
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran scripted history with a sensational knock of 177 off 146 deliveries, the highest individual score in ICC Champions Trophy history, surpassing England's Ben Duckett's 165. His record-breaking innings helped Afghanistan post a formidable 325/7 in 50 overs aga
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"He is not taking enough part in the construction of his innings": Nick Kn
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Ahead of the all-important clash against Afghanistan in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 encounter at Lahore on Wednesday, former England opener Nick Knight opined that the Three Lions is not getting the best out of skipper Jos Buttler as he is batting at the number 6.
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Venkatesh Iyer "definitely ready" to lead KKR in IPL 2025 if offered capta
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The defending champions KKR will start their trophy defence in the tournament opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on March 22 at their home arena of Eden Gardens. KKR are yet to appoint their skipper for new season after they released Shreyas Iyer, who will be now captaining Pun
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"Today cricket has finished in Pakistan": Ahmed Shehzad after team's loss
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Following a disappointing loss against arch-rivals India in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, former Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad lashed out at the Men in Green and said that today "cricket has finished" in the nation.
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"Lot depends on Khushdil, Salman": Wahab on Pakistan using part-time spinn
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
It will be a clash for ages as 2017 Champions Trophy finalists India will be aiming to avenge their loss to Men in Green in that final at The Oval eight years back, while the defending champions will be fighting for survival after loss to New Zealand in the campaign opener.
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"Duckett can be consistent....": England skipper Buttler hails opener for
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Duckett smashed 165 runs, securing the highest-ever individual score in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy, but a century from Josh Inglis eclipsed his effort as his century and assists from Alex Carey and Glenn Maxwell guided Australia to a five-wicket win over England at Lahore.
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Ben Duckett, England shatter Champions Trophy records against Australia
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Duckett accomplished this milestone during his side's campaign opener against Australia at Lahore's Gadaffi Stadium.
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"Glad that I wasn't born in this era": Shoaib Akhtar shares his heartwarmi
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
India's explosive opener Abhishek Sharma earned plaudits from the 'Rawalpindi Express' Shoaib Akhtar. The former Pakistan tearaway wants Abhishek to continue his hot form of run and break all the records.
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Champions Trophy: England captain Buttler reveals tactical reason behind J
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
England captain Jos Buttler shed light on the tactical reason behind promoting young Jamie Smith to the number three spot and dropping seasoned star Joe Root to fourth in the batting order for their Champions Trophy campaign opener against arch-rival Australia in Lahore.
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"Ye ICC tournament me Panje se kam baat hi nahi karte": Gill hails Shami's
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
India's vice-captain, Shubman Gill, appreciated Mohammed Shami's exceptional bowling performance against Bangladesh in the Men in Blue's opening ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 clash.
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"Australia will be very hard to beat": Shane Watson ahead of team's opener
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Ahead of his nation's campaign opener in the ICC Champions Trophy against arch-rivals England, former Australian cricketer Shane Watson backed the Men in Yellow and said that they will be "hard to beat" in the ongoing marquee event despite being missing their top three bowlers in the comp
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