Author: Virat Verma

India’s star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is currently away from international cricket. Bumrah suffered an injury during the last match of the Australia tour, after which he was advised to rest. It is expected that he will return to action in the IPL. Recently, he was also seen practicing. However, a shocking update regarding Bumrah’s fitness has surfaced, which could be a big setback for Mumbai Indians. Major Setback for Jasprit Bumrah According to a Times of India report, Jasprit Bumrah is unlikely to play at the start of IPL 2025. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Center…

The final match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be played on March 9 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium between India and New Zealand. This won’t be the first time these two teams will face off in a Champions Trophy final. The last time they met in the final was in 2000, where India suffered a defeat against New Zealand. Now, Rohit Sharma’s team will look to settle the 25-year-old score by winning the title in Dubai. But before this high-stakes encounter, let’s take a look at the pitch report for the final match. Dubai Pitch…

Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, the Indian team has delivered an outstanding performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India secured a spot in the final by defeating Australia by four wickets in the semi-final. Now, the team will face New Zealand in the final, scheduled for Sunday, March 9, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Central Contract List to be Released After Champions Trophy? The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is closely monitoring the players’ performances in the Champions Trophy. BCCI will review their performances after the final match before releasing the central contract list.…

The biggest match of the Champions Trophy 2025, the final, will be played on 9th March at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. The two teams facing off in this grand showdown will be India and New Zealand. This will be their second encounter in this edition of the tournament. Earlier, they met in the final group stage match, where India emerged victorious. However, the final will bring immense pressure on both teams, as the trophy is at stake. But the biggest question remains—if the final gets cancelled, which team will be crowned champion? What Happens If the Final…

Bangladesh’s experienced cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim has announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs). Bangladesh had a disappointing campaign in the Champions Trophy, exiting in the group stage without a single win. On Wednesday, Australian batsman Steve Smith also bid farewell to the format, and now Mushfiqur has decided to step away from ODIs as well. Poor Performance in the Champions Trophy Mushfiqur was part of Bangladesh’s 2025 central contract in the A category. However, his performance in the Champions Trophy was disappointing, as he managed to score 0 and 2 runs against India and New Zealand, respectively. Due to…

The Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand will take place on March 9. India secured their place in the final by defeating Australia in the semi-final, while New Zealand overcame South Africa to book their spot in the title match. After 25 years, these two teams will once again face each other in the final of an ICC limited-overs tournament. Second Encounter in Eight Days India and New Zealand were both part of Group A in the Champions Trophy. India had defeated New Zealand in their last group-stage match, and now, just eight days later, they will meet…

After Australia’s defeat in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 against India, the team has suffered another setback. Steve Smith, who captained Australia in the tournament, has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals (ODIs). Cricket Australia confirmed this on Wednesday. Australia lost to India by four wickets on Tuesday. In the absence of Pat Cummins, Smith led the team. However, he will continue to play Test cricket, while he has been out of the T20 International squad for some time. Kohli Hugged Smith After Team India’s victory on Tuesday, Virat Kohli was seen hugging Steve Smith, which many are…

On Wednesday, the cricketing action will once again move to Lahore, Pakistan, where South Africa will face New Zealand in the second semi-final. South Africa topped Group B, while New Zealand finished second in Group A. The Proteas have had a hectic travel schedule, moving from Karachi to Dubai and then from Dubai to Lahore within three days. Initially, the first semi-final was set to be held in Dubai, and it was uncertain whether India would face Australia or South Africa. Had India finished second in their group, they would have played against South Africa. As a result, both Australia…

Cricket fans are in for even more excitement as the knockout stage of the Champions Trophy 2025 begins on February 4. The first semi-final will be played between India and Australia at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. However, the biggest question is what will happen if rain disrupts the semi-final. Which team will qualify for the final, and what are the ICC’s rules for knockout matches this time? What Happens if the India vs Australia Semi-Final is Canceled? Rain has had a unique connection with Australia in the Champions Trophy. In the last two editions, three of Australia’s matches were…

The first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played today, March 4, at the Dubai International Stadium. This high-stakes match will see Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, take on Australia, captained by Steve Smith. India has been in great form at this venue, having won three consecutive matches, defeating Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand. Rohit’s team will be eager to continue their winning streak and bring home another ICC trophy for the second consecutive year. Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report The leg-side boundary at the Dubai International Stadium is shorter for right-handed batters, which may influence…