KKR will kickstart their title defence against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at their home arena of Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 22, which will also be the tournament opener. Under Gambhir and captain Shreyas Iyer last year, KKR secured their first title in 10 years and overall third
As India takes on New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium, all eyes will be on the middle-order mainstay Shreyas Iyer, who has impressed in the 50-over format with a good mix of caution and aggression.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted a video of the medal ceremony. Iyer made a crucial fielding contribution by cutting short Alex Carey's threatening knock at 61 runs with a fine direct hit in the 48th over, preventing Australia from adding a lot of runs in the death
During a run-chase of 265 on a tricky surface, India was reduced to 43/2, but Virat stabilised the innings with a big match knock of 84 in 98 balls, with five fours. His runs came at a strike rate of 85.71. While Virat perished to Adam Zampa for the sixth time in ODIs, he played his role
Australia captain Steve Smith hopes to avoid bearing the responsibility with the ball, considering the turning nature of Dubai's strip ahead of their semi-final clash against India in the ongoing Champions Trophy on Tuesday.
India booked their semifinal clash with rivals Australia on March 4 following a 44-run win over NZ in their ICC Champions Trophy match, ending the group stage on a high with three wins in three matches.
Despite Kane Williamson's fighting knock, Kiwis fell into a brilliant, well-planned spin choke unleashed by trio of Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja as India beat NZ by 44 runs to finish their group stage with three wins in three games. India will face Australia in the semi
Shreyas Iyer continued his prolific form against New Zealand in the ODIs by putting another dazzling performance on exhibition during the final group stage match in the ongoing Champions Trophy on Sunday.
During the match against New Zealand, India's final league stage match of the ICC Champions Trophy, Iyer scored 79 in 98 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 80.61.
After India collapsed to 30/3, the middle order held the innings together for India. India needs to defend 250 runs to end the group stage with three wins in three matches.
Net bowler Jaskiran Singh hopes to get an autograph on the shoes Shreyas Iyer gifted him during India's training session before the clash against New Zealand in the ongoing Champions Trophy.
Wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul found it hard to express in words how great a servant of Indian cricket Virat Kohli has been and further affirmed hope that many more "games and centuries" are left for the stalwart in international cricket.