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Ahead Of Champions Trophy Clash vs Australia, England Recall Star Wicketkeeper-Batter

February 21, 2025 admin

Team England in action© BCCI England recalled wicketkeeper-batsman Jamie Smith on Thursday for their Champions Trophy opening game against Australia in Lahore. The 24-year-old missed the preceding one-day series against India which England lost 3-0 last month, but will keep wicket and bat at number three in the match on Saturday. Jofra Archer,…

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Fallen White-Ball Kings England In Search Of Champions Trophy Revival

February 20, 2025 admin

England may have been the reigning world champions in both 50-over and T20 cricket as recently as two years ago, but they head into the Champions Trophy facing an uphill struggle to reach the semi-finals. They suffered seven defeats in eight white-ball games during their preceding tour of India, culminating in a crushing…

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Champions Trophy Set To Start Amid Debate On Relevance Of 50-Over Cricket

February 18, 2025 admin

Intrigue, uncertainty, backstage drama. The ICC Champions Trophy has seen it all even before the curtains go up on the tournament and it would only get more stirring over the next three weeks, starting with the opening clash between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. Eight teams will vie for a trophy, often…

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England SWOT Analysis, Champions Trophy: Can ‘Bazball’ Secure Its First ICC Trophy At Last?

February 17, 2025 admin

England’s quest for their maiden ICC Men’s Champions Trophy title carries the weight of past performances and high expectations across the years. Having conquered both the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the Champions Trophy remains the only white-ball title missing from their cabinet. Twice before, in…

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Champions Trophy Set For Liftoff After India-Pakistan Row, Boycott Calls

February 17, 2025 admin

The Champions Trophy begins from Wednesday after a turbulent build-up that saw the tournament split between Pakistan and Dubai, and with England facing calls to boycott their match against Afghanistan. The event, regarded as second only to the World Cup in the one-day game, runs until March 9 and is the first global…

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Gujarat Titans IPL 2025 Full Schedule: GT Fixtures, Dates, Timings, Venues

February 16, 2025 admin

Gujarat Titans Schedule IPL 2025: One-time champion Gujarat Titans will be entering the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season under the leadership of newly-appointed India ODI vice-captain Shubman Gill, and aim to return to the playoff stage. After winning in their first season – and reaching two finals in two years – GT…

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“England Cricket Is Naive…”: Ex-Star After Shocking 3-0 Loss To India Ahead Of Champions Trophy

February 15, 2025 admin

Former England cricketer Mark Butcher has raised concerns about whether England possess enough experience in the 50-over format to compete effectively in the upcoming Champions Trophy. His remarks came after England suffered a humiliating 3-0 series defeat against India, exposing significant weaknesses in their ODI setup. Speaking on the Wisden Cricket Weekly podcast…

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“This Is Not A Joke”: R Ashwin Launches Scathing Rant On England Star’s ‘Don’t Care If We Lose To India’ Comment

February 15, 2025 admin

England suffered an embarrassing 3-0 ODI series defeat and 4-1 T20I series defeat at the hands of India in their recently-concluded tour, and legendary India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has launched a scathing criticism on them. In particular, Ashwin expressed disappointment at how lightly England seemingly took the series, and also emphasized his disapproval…

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‘Gutted That You Can Disrespect India’: Kevin Pietersen Blasts Jos Buttler And Co. After 3-0 Thrashing For This Act

February 12, 2025 admin

England endured a horrific India Tour that ended with a 142-run loss against India in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. With the huge loss, the Jos Buttler-led side were clean-sweeped 3-0 in the ODI series. Before that India won the T20I series as well. Former England star batter Kevin Pietersen blasted England’s approach throughout the…

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3rd ODI Live: Still No Pant As Rohit Makes 3 Changes, India Bat First

February 12, 2025 admin

India vs England 3rd ODI LIVE: India will be squaring off against England in the third and final ODI of the three-match series in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. The hosts have already clinched the series with 2-0 lead and will now be playing for a clean sweep. Gaining an unassailable lead, India are expected to make…

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