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They will meet the winner of Wednesday's second semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand in the final in Dubai on Sunday.
A veterans' cricket match involving India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends in London on Sunday has been cancelled after Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, refused to be a part of it citing the Pahalgam terror attack in April.
Shaheen Afridi also missed the last two Tests against England in October.
Since he took over, head coach Gautam Gambhir has stressed on multi-skilled players across formats, especially those who can add batting depth.
Shami marked his return to ICC tournament with an exceptional five-for while also becoming the fastest Indian and the second quickest overall to reach 200 ODI wickets
'In such games, the team that handles pressure well and doesn't overthink the fact that they're playing a final ends up winning.'
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has picked India as the favourites in Sunday's Champions Trophy summit clash against New Zealand, but hastened to add that the advantage will be miniscule, given that the Black Caps are a formidable side.
He said Jasprit Bumrah and comeback-man Mohammed Shami are a "lethal combination" for any rival if they are fit for the Champions Trophy.
Rohit has earned laurels in white-ball cricket, and his impressive tally speaks volumes about his prowess in limited-over cricket.
Embattled England captain Jos Buttler will spend the next few weeks analyzing whether he is "part of the problem or the solution" before taking a call on his future as the team's leader following the Champions Trophy ouster after a stunning defeat to Afghanistan.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for their first Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh on Thursday?
'There is a lot of inspiration we can draw from in the brand of cricket we have played in the last three or four years.'
England skipper Ben Stokes and right-arm seamer Brydon Carse are unlikely to feature in the upcoming Test series against India and the Ashes as they are still recovering from injuries.
New Zealand coach Gary Stead believes that Kane Williamson's ability to counter India's spin attack will be crucial in the Champions Trophy final.
India is facing form concerns and selection dilemmas as they enter the final phase of their Champions Trophy preparations.
ICC ODI Player of the Year Afghanistan's Azamatullah Omarzai would be able to join Punjab Kings only on March 20.
'He is one guy that India will really want back in the dressing room very quickly.'
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes that the ongoing Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai could be the last ICC tournament for Rohit Sharma, who is 37 years old and has struggled for runs in recent times. Manjrekar feels that it's "very unlikely" that Rohit will be around for the 2027 World Cup, and that this tournament could be his swansong.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visited Vrindavan Dham with their children, Vamika and Akaay, to pay their respects to their spiritual guru, Premanand Maharaj.
Rohit Sharma has managed just 38 runs in four matches at an average of 9.50 in IPL 2025.
India's mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy took 5 wickets for 42 runs in a convincing 44-run victory over New Zealand in their final Champions Trophy group game, sending India through to the semifinals alongside the Kiwis.
Former players lauded Varun Chakravarthy's bowling display against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy, with Ravi Shastri advocating for his inclusion in the semifinals.
Rohit Sharma has expressed his desire to remain captain for a transitional period while urging the Board to continue their search for a new leader.
Virat Kohli roared back to form in sensational fashion, smashing his 51st ODI ton to help India secure a six-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan.
India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur knows that fans have placed heaps of expectations on her side ahead of the upcoming ICC Women's ODI World Cup at home, and she wants to enjoy the moment without succumbing to the pressure to land a maiden title.
'His glove work defied convention. Dhoni's technique behind the stumps was unorthodox, yet extraordinarily effective.'
On linking up with the squad, the former South Africa pacer was seen having a long chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir as the players did their warm-up drills at the ICC Academy in Dubai.
This is the first-ever India vs Pakistan final across 17 editions of the Men's Asia Cup since the tournament's inception in 1984.
India suffered a 1-3 defeat in the five-match series in Australia, bringing to an end their decade-long dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Mathews missed the one-day series in South Africa, the tour of Australia and the home series against Bangladesh with a hamstring injury but is back in action for his Delhi franchise in the ongoing Indian Premier League.
BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla has reiterated that the resumption of bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan is contingent upon the Indian government's approval.
Stead said about Kane that he is a batter who rises for big occasions, calling him a "special player".
This is Kevin Pietersen's first coaching assignment in the IPL, where he featured as a player from 2009 to 2016.
With six titles -- four more than Pakistan -- and unmatched consistency, Sri Lanka has quietly been the tournament's second-most dominant force.
Ashwell Prince, South Africa's batting coach, labelled Aiden Markram as the "man for the big occasion" after the opener steered the Proteas towards what could be a famous run-chase in the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia on Friday.
The BCCI is considering lifting the ban on applying saliva on the ball in IPL 2025.
Kohli reached the landmark in just 287 innings, shattering Sachin Tendulkar's previous record of 350 innings.
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