News for 'ICC Champions Trophy'

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

'International cricket is incomplete without Pakistan.'

PCB faces lawsuits, alienation and losses

PCB faces lawsuits, alienation and losses

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

PCB unfortunately didn't have solid support from other members on the executive board and even the ICC management didn't give them the respect they deserved.

100 per cent on every ball: Kohli's fielding mantra

100 per cent on every ball: Kohli's fielding mantra

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Kohli's diving catch to dismiss Naseem Shah during India's Champions Trophy win over Pakistan was his 157th in ODIs, moving him ahead of Mohammad Azharuddin for the most outfield catches in the format by an Indian player.

Here's why England are T20 World Cup favourites

Here's why England are T20 World Cup favourites

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

England will be heading into the T20 World Cup with a massive confidence boost following a series win across both white-ball formats in Sri Lanka under captaincy of young Harry Brook, who has switched his side's fortunes since taking over.

T20 World Cup: Dhoni's Sweet Message For 'Coach Sahab'

T20 World Cup: Dhoni's Sweet Message For 'Coach Sahab'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

India's T20 World Cup triumph compelled the usually social media shy Mahendra Singh Dhoni to post on Instagram after a nearly two-year hiatus.

Kohli And Rohit's Last Dance in Australia

Kohli And Rohit's Last Dance in Australia

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Virat Kohli, 36, and Rohit Sharma, 38, are active internationally only in the 50-overs format but their future beyond the three-match series is uncertain.

Santner's heartfelt reaction after another final loss

Santner's heartfelt reaction after another final loss

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

New Zealand went down to India by four wickets in the title-decider in Dubai on Sunday, suffering a fourth loss in four short-format global finals over the last decade.

Cricket Is A Game, Not A War

Cricket Is A Game, Not A War

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Boycotting the Champions Trophy will not tackle the issue we have with Pakistan, points out Aakar Patel.

Can NZ finally break ICC curse vs formidable SA?

Can NZ finally break ICC curse vs formidable SA?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

New Zealand and South Africa, both laden with world-class talent but often falling short in ICC tournaments, will face off in a tightly contested Champions Trophy semifinal.

PIX: India-Pakistan Fans Turn Up the Heat in Dubai

PIX: India-Pakistan Fans Turn Up the Heat in Dubai

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Hours before the first ball was bowled, excitement was already at its peak, with chants, songs, and team slogans echoing through the venue.

Alex Carey's Jaw-Dropping Catch!

Alex Carey's Jaw-Dropping Catch!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Alex Carey's jaw-dropping catch, which led to Phil Salt's dismissal. Was this the catch of the tournament?

T20 World Cup semifinal: New Zealand and South Africa in the same boat, says Santner

T20 World Cup semifinal: New Zealand and South Africa in the same boat, says Santner

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner believes his team is on equal footing with South Africa ahead of their T20 World Cup semifinal match. Santner acknowledges South Africa's strength but emphasises the importance of adapting to conditions and executing plans effectively in the crucial knockout game.

India's complete dominance in 2024 as Shah gets ICC reigns

India's complete dominance in 2024 as Shah gets ICC reigns

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Here's a wrap of all major international episodes in 2024.

Cover drive a 'Catch-22' for Kohli

Cover drive a 'Catch-22' for Kohli

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli admitted that his trademark cover drive puts him in a 'catch-22' situation.

India beat England in 20-over thriller, win Champions Trophy

India beat England in 20-over thriller, win Champions Trophy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Ravindra Jadeja's superb all-round showing helped India win the ICC Champions Trophy with a thrilling five-run victory over hosts England in a rain-shortened final in Birmingham on Sunday.

Agarkar's Big Calls Shape India's White-Ball Success

Agarkar's Big Calls Shape India's White-Ball Success

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Ajit Agarkar's tenure as India's chief selector has been defined by bold decisions, tough calls and India reaching multiple ICC finals during his three-year stint.

Triple crown! Gill's record-breaking February!

Triple crown! Gill's record-breaking February!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Star India opener Shubman Gill has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for February, following his impressive performances, including his contributions to India's Champions Trophy title win. Gill beat out competition from Steve Smith (Australia) and Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) for the award.

'Shreyas Iyer Never Gets Hype He Deserves'

'Shreyas Iyer Never Gets Hype He Deserves'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'His phenomenal run continues, high time the world starts talking about his strengths.'

Violence in MP, Gujarat during celebrations after India's CT win

Violence in MP, Gujarat during celebrations after India's CT win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Tensions flared in Madhya Pradesh's Mhow town and Gandhinagar district of Gujarat amid celebrations of the Indian cricket team's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy, resulting in unrest and multiple arrests across the two states.

From 2021 Pain To CT Glory: Varun's Dubai Redemption

From 2021 Pain To CT Glory: Varun's Dubai Redemption

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Varun Chakravarthy now holds the best figures by an Indian bowler on Champions Trophy debut. His five wicket haul in just his second ODI is the earliest by an Indian in 50 overs cricket.

Kirsten hopes to 'galvanise' Pak team to ICC trophies

Kirsten hopes to 'galvanise' Pak team to ICC trophies

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'I was offered the role to begin with...what is important is that I have the opportunity to work with some of the best cricketers in the world and that excites me.'

Dhoni Reunited with World Cup Trophy

Dhoni Reunited with World Cup Trophy

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

This heartwarming image sparked a wave of nostalgia

'Shreyas' omission testifies to India's squad depth'

'Shreyas' omission testifies to India's squad depth'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor on Friday said the depth in India's T20I squad for the Asia Cup allowed the national selectors to leave out a player of Shreyas Iyer's calibre, who was ignored for the continental tournament.

'No one is going to watch 2026 T20 World Cup'

'No one is going to watch 2026 T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Ashwin's comments echo a growing concern within the game, that too many tournaments, too often, may be eroding the very excitement that once made World Cups unmissable.

Unsung Heroes Behind India's CT Final

Unsung Heroes Behind India's CT Final

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

Before the Champions Trophy final, a look at the 'Team Behind the Team'.

India's Cricketing Calendar For 2025

India's Cricketing Calendar For 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

18 T20Is, 10 Tests, 12 ODIs coming up!

'Just rotating strike' the key to Kohli's masterclass

'Just rotating strike' the key to Kohli's masterclass

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

'For me, it's about understanding the conditions and preparing my game accordingly, Kohli said after collecting the player-of-the-match award.

'Crazy 18 hours' for South Africa ahead of NZ semis

'Crazy 18 hours' for South Africa ahead of NZ semis

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

South Africa should have no ill effects from their whistlestop and, in the end, pointless 18-hour trip to Dubai as they prepare to face New Zealand in Lahore in Wednesday's second semi-final, said Heinrich Klaasen.

Did Being A Leftie Help Pant Score Over Sanju?

Did Being A Leftie Help Pant Score Over Sanju?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

'Pant can give that differential variable that they are looking for in the batting order.'

New Zealand not bogged down by loss to India

New Zealand not bogged down by loss to India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'Obviously we're going to get on the plane this morning and we'll take our learnings from this game but also understand the conditions when we go to Pakistan.'

Fans Stumped as Tendulkar Jokes About Aadhaar

Fans Stumped as Tendulkar Jokes About Aadhaar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Sachin Tendulkar was at his witty best as he fielded questions from fans during an 'Ask Me Anything' (AMA) session on Reddit on Monday, August 25.

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi praise team on Under-19 WC win

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi praise team on Under-19 WC win

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi congratulated India's U-19 team after their record sixth World Cup win, powered by Vaibhav Suryavanshi's stunning 175 against England in the final.

On The Vande Bharat After The World Cup Win

On The Vande Bharat After The World Cup Win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Many fans hadn't even bothered to change their Team India jerseys with which they watched the match. A few wanted to carry on the stadium atmosphere into the train singing songs like Chak De India and Vande Mataram. They played them so loudly and ensured no one got a wink of sleep. Of course, the main topic of discussion was Sanju Samson.

'Afghanistan will never be taken lightly again'

'Afghanistan will never be taken lightly again'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Afghanistan's performances at the 50-overs and Twenty20 World Cups mean there is no chance of Australia taking them lightly in Friday's Champions Trophy match.

Is this why Rohit Sharma is delaying ODI retirement?

Is this why Rohit Sharma is delaying ODI retirement?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Australia legend Ricky Ponting believes Rohit Sharma's decision to continue playing and leading India in the 50-over format until the 2027 ODI World Cup stems from a sense of unfinished business.

Gaddafi Stadium ready in record time!

Gaddafi Stadium ready in record time!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Prime Minister, Shahbaz Sharif will officially inaugurate the stadium on Friday during a ceremony, where notable artists such as Ali Zafar, Aima Baig, and Arif Lohar will perform live.

BCCI Declines Players' Request for Family Travel at T20 WC

BCCI Declines Players' Request for Family Travel at T20 WC

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Suryakumar Yadav-led India have sought permission for families to travel during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, but sources say the BCCI has declined the request.

Rohit trains with Nayar ahead of Australia tour

Rohit trains with Nayar ahead of Australia tour

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Mumbai cricketer Angkrish Raghuvanshi and a few other local players were present at the training when Rohit had two batting nets session at the All Heart Cricket Academy.

Two down, one to go as Rohit has unfinished business

Two down, one to go as Rohit has unfinished business

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

While retirement is very much a cricketer's individual call, the counter point will be if the national selectors or the BCCI feel that they need to look at the bigger picture and have only one among Rohit and Virat in the ODI set-up going forward.

Bangladesh wants T20 World Cup games moved out of India

Bangladesh wants T20 World Cup games moved out of India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has been instructed by its sports ministry to seek shifting of the country's T20 World Cup league games from India to Sri Lanka as there are "concerns about players' safety".