TOI looks at the possible matchups that could determine the outcome of this high-stakes game…Rachin Ravindra vs India’s spin quartetRachin Ravindra has been a revelation for New Zealand. His century in the semifinal against South Africa underscored his ability to anchor an innings as well as accelerate when needed. Ravindra’s approach to counter India’s spinning…
Team India, currently in scintillating form, will look to clinch their third ICC Champions Trophy title when they face a determined New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. India’s previous triumphs came in 2002 and 2013, and this final offers them a chance to settle some old scores against the…
TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: On eve of the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand, India captain Rohit Sharma and vice captain Shubman Gill went for a hit at the ICC Academy with some members of support staff and throwdown experts on Saturday. They trained at the academy in the presence of batting coach Shitanshu Kotak…
NEW DELHI: India, the only unbeaten team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, will look to extend their flawless run one last time when they face New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.Having played all their matches in Dubai — including three group-stage games and a semifinal — India stormed…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has hit back at a social media (X) account user for falsely attributing a quote to him regarding the retirement plans of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. As Team India gears up for the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand,…
Shubman Gill (Pic Credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: As Team India prepares to face New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final on Sunday in Dubai, vice-captain Shubman Gill dismissed any off-field distractions, stating that there is no retirement talk in the dressing room. Instead, the team is fully focused on clinching the title after…
NEW DELHI: India vice-captain Shubman Gill admitted that there is “big match pressure” ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand but expressed confidence in India’s ability to handle it and claim the coveted title. “The big-match pressure is always there. The last time (2023) we couldn’t do it, but we will try…
NEW DELGI: Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday named West Indian Ottis Gibson as their assistant coach for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League, beginning March 22.Gibson, a 55-year-old former Barbadian fast bowler, has a remarkable record of over 650 first-class wickets. He played international cricket for West Indies in Tests and ODIs from…
Virat Kohli and Rachin Ravindra As anticipation builds for the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the nominees for the prestigious ‘Player of the Tournament‘ award. Reflecting the dominance of the two finalist teams, nine out of…
DUBAI: Having stung by him once at this very venue, New Zealand are clearly wary of the threat that ‘mystery spinner’ Varun Chakaravarthy poses in the final of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy against India at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.Last Sunday, Varun took five for 42 in eight overs to skittle the Black…