3 h. ago Rohit Sharma dismisses retirement rumours after leading India to Champions Trophy triumph

The India captain’s half-century set up a successful chase for his side against New Zealand in Dubai

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19 h. ago India hold nerve to win Champions Trophy after beating New Zealand in final

Rohit Sharma set the tone at the top of the order before Ravindra Jadeja hit winning runs

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20 h. ago India overcome New Zealand to secure Champions Trophy triumph

Rohit Sharma’s rapid half-century set up his side for a four-wicket victory despite a mid-innings collapse

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21 h. ago Rohit Sharma leads India to Champions Trophy final triumph over New Zealand

Final: India, 254-6, bt N Zealand, 251-7, by four wicketsCaptain smashes 76 after Kiwis unable to set big targetIndia won another global trophy with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday.Their captain, Rohit Sharma, led the chase with 76 off 83 balls and KL Rahul’s unbeaten 34 helped India cross the finish line on 254 for six in 49 overs. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago India beat New Zealand by four wickets to win Champions Trophy – live reaction

India chase down 252 to win after Black Caps make 251-7Sign up for our newsletter, The Spin | And email Taha5th over: New Zealand 37-0 (Young 10, Ravindra 25) A stunner from Ravindra: he flicks a ball on off stump through midwicket, along the carpet, for four. Ravi Shastri and Nasser Hussain are gushing on comms. Mohammed Shami responds well, going around the wicket to find the outside edge but the ball runs away to the boundary.4th over: New Zealand 26-0 (Young 8, Ravindra 16) Pandya, key in this side as the only bit of seam support for Shami, begins well until dropping short – Ravindra hits a staggering pull over deep midwicket for six. A gorgeous punch through point follows for four, the crowd silent. Another pull, for four more, ends the over. He’s special, this kid. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago India set 252 to win Champions Trophy after spinners keep New Zealand in check

India’s spin attack wrestled control of the contest as they took the first five wickets to fall and helped restrict New Zealand to 251 for seven.

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29 h. ago India v New Zealand: Champions Trophy men’s cricket final – live

Updates, play due from 9am GMTSign up for our newsletter, The Spin | And email TahaThe people I’m thinking of at the moment? The game’s obsessives in Lahore, the people who’d waited decades for a major tournament to come to Pakistan, the ones who shower as much love upon visitors as they do their own. That their own men exited quickly was disappointing; that they’ve had their final shipped off to Dubai is farcical.India are a hell of a side regardless of conditions. But they have clearly benefited from not having to travel during the tournament, spending weeks examining a favourable square. Those who argue otherwise are kidding themselves. Rohit Sharma’s men begin as overwhelming favourites. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago New Zealand smash South Africa to set up Champions Trophy final with India

Lahore: NZ, 362-6, beat South Africa, 312-9, by 50 runsBlack Caps hit record score to book place in Dubai finalNew Zealand will take on India in the final of the Champions Trophy after centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson enabled them to outmuscle South Africa in their Lahore semi-final.The Black Caps piled on the pressure with a new tournament-record score of 362 for six, Ravindra with 108 and Williamson adding 102, and their bowlers finished the job in clinical fashion to seal a comfortable 50-run win. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago India coach Gautam Gambhir tells critics to ‘grow up’ after claims of Champions Trophy advantage

India reached the final having played all of their games at the tournament in Dubai after refusing to travel to Pakistan, the host nation

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5 d. ago India beat Australia to reach Champions Trophy final against South Africa or New Zealand

Rohit Sharma’s side triumph by four wickets in Dubai as strong form continues

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5 d. ago Virat Kohli steers India past Australia and into Champions Trophy final

Australia 264 all out; India 267-6 in DubaiVeteran’s 84 takes his team to four-wicket victoryMany changes of personnel, one simple change of sequence. The World Cup final in 2023 began with Pat Cummins choosing to give Australia’s bowlers the chance to choke out India’s batting. A year and a half later, in the Champions Trophy, Steve Smith as injury substitute decided that a very different Australian team should bat first. Late-career struggles or no, Virat Kohli remains one-day cricket’s greatest chaser. And while a miniature tournament semi-final in Dubai is not an equal trade for a World Cup decider in a packed house at home, there will be partial catharsis for this Indian side beating Australia in a global tournament knockout.The target was 265, at a ground where scoring in this tournament has been modest, but after an early stutter the pursuit rarely looked a challenge in a win that felt much safer than margins of four wickets or 11 balls. Australia anticipated turn, leaving ou...

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5 d. ago India beat Australia by four wickets: Champions Trophy cricket semi

Over-by-over report: India chasing 265 to win in DubaiSign up for our newsletter, The Spin | And mail Daniel1st over: Australia 2-0 (Head 1, Connolly 0) Shami was millimetres away from the early breakthrough. Just mistimed his attempt at a return catch, palming it round the post as opposed to pouching the leading edge off Head’s bat. Head collected a single from a full blooded drive that was well stopped in the covers. Connolly swiped and missed at one. Apart from the wide up front, it was a tidy start with the ball.Dropped off the first (legal) ball! Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Adam Zampa hoping to rediscover best form ahead of crunch semi

The leg-spinner has taken four wickets in the tournament but admits he isn’t ‘bowling at my best’

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7 d. ago Champions Trophy: Chakravarthy spins out New Zealand to ensure India top group

India 249-9; New Zealand 205 – India win by 44 runsAustralia await for India in Dubai semi-finalIndia beat New Zealand by 44 runs in a low-scoring contest at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday to top Group A in the Champions Trophy.Electing to field, New Zealand restricted India to 249 for 9 with Matt Henry, who took five for 42, leading a fine team bowling display backed up by their characteristic sharp catching. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Virat Kohli falls to stunning catch as India battle New Zealand in Champions Trophy

The batter fell cheaply as New Zealand reduced India to 30-3 during the group stage clash in Dubai

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1 week ago Nasser Hussain explains why India have ‘home advantage’ at Champions Trophy

Rohit Sharma’s side will play all their matches in the tournament at a neutral venue in Dubai

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2 w. ago Virat Kohli century steers India to Champions Trophy win over Pakistan

Group A: India, 244-4, bt Pakistan, 241 by 6wktsKohli’s 51st ODI century seals victory in DubaiVirat Kohli’s record-extending 51st one-day century secured a six-wicket win over Pakistan in Dubai that puts India on the verge of qualifying for the Champions Trophy semi-finals.After Pakistan were bowled out for a disappointing 241 in 49.4 overs, Kohli took centre stage, ticking off 14,000 ODI runs en route to 100 not out off 111 balls – with a final cover drive sealing his century and India’s victory, which leaves their rivals on the brink of early elimination. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Virat Kohli stars as India leave fierce foes Pakistan on brink of Champions Trophy exit

Kohli was in glorious form as he made a record-extending 51st ODI century to leave their fierce foes facing elimination

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2 w. ago Virat Kohli ton against Pakistan puts India on brink of Champions Trophy semis

Kohli took centre stage in Dubai.

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2 w. ago 5 key talking points as England prepare to face Australia in Champions Trophy

Brendon McCullum’s reign as England’s white-ball coach got off to an inauspicious start with T20 and ODI series defeats in India.

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