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      21 February

      Champions Trophy 2025: Confident Afghanistan face South Africa, who aim to shed ‘chokers’ tag

      South Africa’s biggest challenge heading into the tournament is their depleted bowling attack as key pacers Anrich Nortje, Nandre Burger, and Gerald Coetzee ruled out due to injuries Karachi: Debutants Afghanistan will aim to continue their impressive rise in white-ball cricket, while South Africa will once again attempt to shed the ‘chokers’ tag when the two sides kick off their Champions Trophy campaign here on Friday. The inaugural Champions Trophy in 1998, which was called the Knockout Trophy at that time, remains the only ICC men’s senior title that South Africa have secured despite having produced some of the world’s greatest cricketers, especially in limited-overs format. The Proteas boast of a well-balanced squad with a formidable batting lineup. While skipper Temba Bavuma, Tony…

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    • 21 February

      Champions Trophy 2025: Mohammed Shami’s 5/53 restricts Bangladesh to 228 despite Towhid Hridoy’s century

      Opting to bat, Bangladesh were off to a disastrous start and slipped 35 for five with Shami and left-arm spinner Axar Patel (2/43) doing the early damage Dubai: Pacer Mohammed Shami returned to an ICC tournament with a five-wicket haul as Bangladesh rode on Towhid Hridoy’s maiden international century to recover from a nightmarish start and posted 228 all out against India in their opening match of Champions Trophy here on Thursday. On the day, Shami also picked up his 200th ODI wicket. Opting to bat, Bangladesh were off to a disastrous start and slipped 35 for five with Shami and left-arm spinner Axar Patel (2/43) doing the early damage. Axar would have had a hat-trick if India skipper Rohit Sharma…

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    • 21 February

      Rohit Sharma becomes second fastest batter to complete 11,000 ODI runs after Virat Kohli

      Rohit is only the fourth Indian and 10th batter overall to reach the mark in the 50-over format Dubai: India captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday became the second fastest batter after compatriot Virat Kohli to complete 11,000 runs in One-day Internationals during their Champions Trophy clash against Bangladesh here. Rohit is only the fourth Indian and 10th batter overall to reach the mark in the 50-over format. The skipper achieved the feat in the fourth over of India’s chase of 229 in their Group A match when he hit Mustafizur Rahman over mid-on for a boundary. The seasoned opener reached the mark in his 270th game, and is the second fastest behind Kohli to cross 11,000 runs in terms of innings.…

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    • 21 February

      Champions Trophy 2025: Shubman Gill, Mohammed Shami set up India’s 6-wicket win over Bangladesh

      It’s also a nerve-settling victory for India ahead of their much-awaited clash against a more accomplished Pakistan at the same venue on February 23 Dubai: Shubman Gill was more artisan than artist en route to his eighth ODI hundred after Mohammed Shami’s satisfying five-wicket haul, propelling India to a workmanlike six-wicket win over Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy opener here on Thursday. Gill’s unbeaten innings (101, 129b, 9×4. 2×6) had a mirror image of Bangladesh’s innings through Towhid Hridoy’s 100 (118b) that lifted them to 228 from the depths of 35 for five after batting by choice. But India negated various pressure points, including a sluggish surface, during their chase effectively through Gill’s knock full of substance, and ended up at…

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    • 20 February

      Shubman Gill pips Babar Azam to reclaim top spot in ODI batting rankings

      Gill is sitting on top of the batting chart with 796 rating points. Babar drops to second place and 23 rating points behind the new No.1. Dubai: India batter Shubman Gill leapfrogged former Pakistan captain Babar Azam to claim the No.1 spot on the latest ICC men’s ODI player rankings released on Wednesday. Gill is sitting on top of the batting chart with 796 rating points. Babar drops to second place and 23 rating points behind the new No.1. This is the second time Gill has held the No.1 ranking in ODI cricket, with the India batter having also gone past Babar to claim the top spot midway through the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2023. Gill has been in excellent form…

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    • 20 February

      Former Mumbai captain and selector Milind Rege dies at 76, cricket fraternity mourns

      Rege, who turned 76 last Sunday, was admitted in the intensive care unit of the Breach Candy Hospital here and passed away around 6 am on Wednesday morning Mumbai: Former Mumbai captain and selector Milind Rege, a highly respected figure in domestic cricket, died after suffering a heart attack on Wednesday, just days after turning 76. Rege, who turned 76 last Sunday, was admitted in the intensive care unit of the Breach Candy Hospital here and passed away around 6 am on Wednesday morning. He is survived by his wife and two sons. The all-rounder had suffered a heart attack at the age of 26 but returned to the cricket field and even captained Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. He played…

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    • 20 February

      WPL 2025: Sciver-Brunt’s all-round heroics guide Mumbai Indians to victory over Gujarat Giants

      Sciver-Brunt smashed a 39-ball 57, her second consecutive half-century, after taking two wickets for 26, as MI first bowled out GG for a modest 120 and then chased down the target, scoring 122 for 5 with 3.5 overs to spare Vadodara: All-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt starred in both departments as Mumbai Indians produced a clinical performance to return to winning ways with a five-wicket victory over a self-destructive Gujarat Giants in their Women’s Premier League match here on Tuesday. Sciver-Brunt smashed a 39-ball 57, her second consecutive half-century, after taking two wickets for 26, as MI first bowled out GG for a modest 120 and then chased down the target, scoring 122 for 5 with 3.5 overs to spare. Invited to bat,…

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    • 20 February

      Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma face crucial test as India begin campaign against Bangladesh

      Although India are playing a strong brand of 50-over cricket of late, they have some selection riddles to solve before they face Bangladesh Dubai: A turbulent recent cricketing past has made a resonant effort mandatory for India in the Champions Trophy, and their opening match against a tricky Bangladesh here on Thursday will be the first point in assuaging a set of existential questions surrounding this team. They are vexing even for a pre-tournament favourite like India. Can this Indian bowling unit tide over the absence of injured pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah? Can Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma summon their glory days back? Can young names like Shubman Gill ace the pressure of a multi-nation competition to deliver consistently? In that…

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    • 20 February

      I-League 2024-25: Angel Orelien, David Castaneda power Sreenidi Deccan to 2-1 win over Rajasthan United

      David Castaneda Munoz (73’) continued his fine form, scoring his 10th goal of the season to become the joint second-highest scorer in the league Hyderabad: Sreenidi Deccan FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Rajasthan United FC, ending the latter’s 10-match unbeaten streak in the I-League 2024-25 at the Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur on Wednesday. David Castaneda Munoz (73’) continued his fine form, scoring his 10th goal of the season to become the joint second-highest scorer in the league. Angel Gabriel Orelien (43’) had earlier given the visitors the lead with a well-taken goal. Rajasthan United pulled one back through Maicol Cabrera (75’), but it wasn’t enough to salvage a point. Despite the victory, the Deccan Warriors remain in ninth place…

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    • 20 February

      ISL 2024-25: Hyderabad FC hold Mumbai City FC to goalless draw

      Mumbai City FC have made a progression to the fifth spot as they now have 32 points from 21 games, whereas Hyderabad FC have not lost at home in their last three matches (W2 D1) Hyderabad: Hyderabad FC held Mumbai City FC to a goalless draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad on Wednesday. The result extended the Islanders’ unbeaten away streak to eight games, but they would have hoped to find the back of the net after holding 64.6% possession of the ball and hitting eight shots on target. Mumbai City FC have made a progression to the fifth spot as they now have 32 points from 21 games, whereas Hyderabad FC have…

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