Chasing 363 runs was always going to be a herculean task, and for a while, South…
Category: ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Axar at No. 5, Rahul at No. 6: A Masterstroke of Tactical Foresight
-Vaibhav Tripathi in Dubai There are moments in the game that define a team’s ability to…
KL Rahul finally finds his chair
In the 50 overs world cup in 2023, KL Rahul batted at no 5. The team…
Tap and run – The foundation stone of Kohli’s large edifices in ODI cricket
Bharath Ramaraj in Dubai Tap and run – Those two words should be gilt edged and…
Gambhir hits out at ‘perpetual cribbers’
Shamik Chakrabarty in Dubai Even by Gautam Gambhir’s fiery standards, the press conference was piquant. Words…
Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul and how sport is a great leveller
In the 2023 World Cup on home soil, much was expected of Hardik Pandya and KL…
Kohli top-scores in clinical run chase, India reach CT final
A palpable tension had kept about 20,000 fans at Dubai International Stadium on the edge of…
First semi-final, first-half takeaway – a Steve Smith masterclass
Shamik Chakrabarty in Dubai There was a period in the game when Steve Smith faced 10…
India vs Travis Head: A Battle for Redemption or Another Nightmare in Dubai?
Vaibhav Tripathi in Dubai For Indian fans, cricket is more than just a sport; it’s a…
Nothing-to-lose Australia out to ruffle India in Dubai
Over a couple of days, the Australian team had intense practice sessions at the ICC Academy,…