News for 'ICC Champions Trophy'

PCB Flags India U-19 Team's 'Provocative Behaviour'

PCB Flags India U-19 Team's 'Provocative Behaviour'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

'Indian players kept provoking Pakistani players during the Under-19 Asia Cup final.'

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla said that head coach Gautam Gambhir has a firm grip on the team and is popular among the players.

'The entire country was waiting for Kohli's century'

'The entire country was waiting for Kohli's century'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Former Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla hailed Virat Kohli's match-winning century against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy

My job is to focus on my skill: Kohli

My job is to focus on my skill: Kohli

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

'I'm grateful and thankful to God'

ODI rankings: Champions Trophy win sees Pakistan leapfrog to sixth

ODI rankings: Champions Trophy win sees Pakistan leapfrog to sixth

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Pakistan cricketers see big jump in personal rankings too, Rohit, Bumrah also climb atop the leaderboard

Gambhir Chills In France With Family

Gambhir Chills In France With Family

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Gautam Gambhir, wife Natasha and daughters Aazeen and Anaiza, were seen soaking in the scenic beauty of France's snow-capped mountains.

Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup games in India

Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup games in India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Bangladesh will not play their T20 World Cup matches in India after Mustafizur Rahman was released by Kolkata Knight Riders amid growing tensions between the countries, Bangladesh's sports adviser Asif Nazrul said on Sunday.

Sri Lanka happy to be 'underdogs' at Champions Trophy

Sri Lanka happy to be 'underdogs' at Champions Trophy

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Sri Lanka will start next month's Champions Trophy as underdogs but are confident they have the quality to compete for the title, captain Angelo Mathews said on Thursday.

Champions Trophy: Clinical India seal semis spot with win over Proteas

Champions Trophy: Clinical India seal semis spot with win over Proteas

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

India will meet Bangladesh in the semi-finals in Birmingham on Thursday.

Kohli, Rohit to retire from ODIs after Australia tour?

Kohli, Rohit to retire from ODIs after Australia tour?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

'Kohli and Rohit do not fit in our plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup.'

Pakistan rejects India's Hybrid Model demand

Pakistan rejects India's Hybrid Model demand

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Sharif, who is also the patron-in-chief of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), also told Naqvi that it was not just about money and that the sentiments of the public should also be taken into consideration.

Dhawan on how Rohit mastered the art of captaincy

Dhawan on how Rohit mastered the art of captaincy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Former opener Shikhar Dhawan believes Rohit Sharma has matured as a leader over the years and shares a close bond with his teammates, which augurs well for the Indian team.

'Kohli, Rohit, Suryakumar have fans in Pakistan'

'Kohli, Rohit, Suryakumar have fans in Pakistan'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram optimistic about India travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy.

How Rahul Helped Gill Reach Ton

How Rahul Helped Gill Reach Ton

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Rahul expertly rotated the strike, absorbed pressure, and provided guidance to Gill as he neared his century.

Hardik's redemption: From 2017 heartbreak to 2025 glory

Hardik's redemption: From 2017 heartbreak to 2025 glory

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Hardik Pandya, who was forced to take up new ball duties in the Champions Trophy due to the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, said his natural fighting abilities helped him adjust to the new role.

Kuldeep ensures Rachin can't make most of reprieves

Kuldeep ensures Rachin can't make most of reprieves

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

Rachin Ravindra had two reprieves before being sent back by Kuldeep Yadav.

South Africa add Linde as cover for injured Markram

South Africa add Linde as cover for injured Markram

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

South Africa roped in left-arm spin bowling all-rounder George Linde as a cover for the injured Aiden Markram ahead of their Champions Trophy semi-finals against New Zealand.

Prasad hopes India win an elusive ICC title in 2024

Prasad hopes India win an elusive ICC title in 2024

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

India last won a major ICC tournament back in 2013 -- the ICC Champions Trophy.

'Personal Milestones Mean Nothing': Gambhir After T20 WC Win

'Personal Milestones Mean Nothing': Gambhir After T20 WC Win

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Gautam Gambhir says individual milestones don't matter and urges focus on trophies after India's T20 World Cup triumph over New Zealand.

BCCI extends chief selector Agarkar's tenure till 2026

BCCI extends chief selector Agarkar's tenure till 2026

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Ajit Agarkar's contract as the chief selector was renewed before IPL 2025 taking into account Team India's successful showing during his tenure.

Photos, Champions Trophy warm-ups: Virat, Shami help India down Kiwis

Photos, Champions Trophy warm-ups: Virat, Shami help India down Kiwis

Rediff.com28 May 2017

Kohli started his English summer on a bright note hitting an unbeaten 52 off 55 balls while Mahendra Singh Dhoni also played some delightful strokes square off the wicket.

India controlled the middle overs better: Santner

India controlled the middle overs better: Santner

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Speaking at the post-match presentation, Santner acknowledged India's superior game plan and their ability to dictate terms in the middle phase.

Ponting has high praise for Kiwis

Ponting has high praise for Kiwis

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'They haven't done a lot wrong. That's without some of their stars actually performing in that final.'

'Best white-ball team': Cricket greats salute India's T20 WC title win

'Best white-ball team': Cricket greats salute India's T20 WC title win

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The cricketing world hailed India after their dominant 96-run win over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final, with legends praising the team's power-packed batting and Jasprit Bumrah's brilliance.

Arshdeep's Gameplan For Asia Cup Opener!

Arshdeep's Gameplan For Asia Cup Opener!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Arshdeep Singh prepared for the Asia Cup opening match against UAE by closely watching their batters practice in the nets in Dubai on Tuesday.

India, Pakistan to play at neutral venues in ICC events

India, Pakistan to play at neutral venues in ICC events

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

The ICC top brass is likely to finalise the hybrid model modalities for the Champions Trophy during a virtual meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday, it has been learnt.

ICC creates fund for Afghanistan's displaced women cricketers

ICC creates fund for Afghanistan's displaced women cricketers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Afghanistan had 25 contracted women cricketers in 2020, most of whom have resettled in Australia with humanitarian visas due to restrictions at home under the hardline Taliban government.

Can Axar Patel bring DC the elusive trophy?

Can Axar Patel bring DC the elusive trophy?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

In all, Axar has led in 24 matches across all formats, winning 12, losing 10 and two matches ended in a draw.

T20 WC Final: India On Brink Of History As Plucky New Zealand Await

T20 WC Final: India On Brink Of History As Plucky New Zealand Await

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

India face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad as Suryakumar Yadav's side aim to become the first team to successfully defend the title.

Easwaran hails Gambhir's impact on his batting

Easwaran hails Gambhir's impact on his batting

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Easwaran has been a domestic cricket stalwart for Bengal, with 107 first-class games, 8,070 runs at an average of 48.32 with the help of 27 centuries and 33 fifties.

Aqib takes charge as Pakistan's new interim coach

Aqib takes charge as Pakistan's new interim coach

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Former fast bowler Aqib Javed has been appointed Pakistan's interim white-ball coach until next year's Champions Trophy, the country's cricket board (PCB) said on Monday.

Mission T20 WC trophy: Team India to leave on May 25

Mission T20 WC trophy: Team India to leave on May 25

Rediff.com22 May 2024

First batch of Team India players to depart for US on May 25 for T20 World Cup

PHOTOS: India destroy Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

PHOTOS: India destroy Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

India launched their campaign in the Champions Trophy with a resounding 124-run victory over Pakistan, in Birmingham on Sunday, extending their dominance over the arch-rivals in major International Cricket Council tournaments.

India won't travel to Pakistan for CT 2025: BCCI informs ICC

India won't travel to Pakistan for CT 2025: BCCI informs ICC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

BCCI has intimated the International Cricket Council about India's inability to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year.

'Experience Vs Garam Khoon': Suryakumar Compares India's T20 World Cup Wins

'Experience Vs Garam Khoon': Suryakumar Compares India's T20 World Cup Wins

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Suryakumar Yadav compares India's 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cup winning squads, highlighting the shift from experienced enthusiasm to youthful passion.

Champions Trophy: Australia suffer heartbreak, match against Bangla abandoned

Champions Trophy: Australia suffer heartbreak, match against Bangla abandoned

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Rain prevented a result at Oval during the ICC Champions Trophy match, in London, on Monday.

ODI Rankings: Gill on top but Kohli is closing in

ODI Rankings: Gill on top but Kohli is closing in

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli continues to prove why he is one of the greatest ODI batters of all time, moving up to the fourth spot with 747 rating points in the latest ICC ODI rankings.

'No more begging India': PCB chief warns BCCI

'No more begging India': PCB chief warns BCCI

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Naqvi, who also heads the Asian Cricket Council, stressed that any future negotiations with the BCCI must be on equal terms.

'Deserve respect': Captain Rohit hails India's ICC dominance

'Deserve respect': Captain Rohit hails India's ICC dominance

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

In their last three ICC limited-overs tournaments, India have lost only one out of 24 matches, with the defeat coming against Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad.

Ex-Pak coach Gillespie slams successor Javed as 'clown'

Ex-Pak coach Gillespie slams successor Javed as 'clown'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Former Pakistan Test coach Jason Gillespie labelled his successor Aaqib Javed a 'clown' and accused the former fast bowler of undermining him and ex-white-ball coach Gary Kirsten.