Lahore: In a major blunder ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy match between Australia and England at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, the Indian national anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ was played instead of ‘Advance Australia Fair’ (Australia’s national anthem). As has been the case in ICC events, national anthems of both teams are played.
Mahmudullah, who had been in fine form with four fifties in his last four ODIs, sustained a calf muscle injury during training ahead of the India game.
The inaugural edition of International Masters League will showcase an exceptional roster of cricketing masters with the star-studded line-up includes Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar, West Indies icons Brian Lara and Chris Gayle, Sri Lanka’s former captain Kumar Sangakkara, South Africa’s Jacques Kallis and Jonty Rhodes, England’s World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan and Australia’s Shane Watson, among other cricketing greats.
New Delhi: India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the much-anticipated clash of the ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Rohit Sharma-led India started their campaign with a comfortable six-wicket win over Bangladesh on Wednesday. On the other hand, hosts Pakistan suffered a 60-run loss against New Zealand in the tournament opener.
Lahore: The fourth match of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between Australia and England today. This is the second match of Group B. Australia won the Champions Trophy title in 2006 and 2009. At the same time, England is looking for the trophy first. The recent form of both the teams has been.
Mumbai: Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have unveiled their official jersey for the 2025 edition, starting from March 22. “The jersey retains the iconic blue and gold palette symbolic of Mumbai Indians’ essence. Blue represents trust, confidence, and the team’s boundless potential, while gold signifies glory, achievement, and the relentless pursuit of excellence,” MI said.
Kolkata: Former Indian cricket team captain as well as the erstwhile President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Sourav Ganguly’s convoy met with a minor accident on the National Highway near Singur in Hooghly district of West Bengal late on Thursday night. Fortunately, the cricketing legend has been reported to be.
Mumbai: Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife Dhanashree Verma have got divorced. After completing the legal proceedings, both have officially decided to separate. According to a media house report, a lawyer familiar with the matter said that the final hearing and all the necessary formalities were completed at the Bandra Family Court on Thursday,.
Dubai: Shubman Gill, the newly-crowned top-ranked men’s ODI batter, hit a gritty eighth century in the 50-over format and led India to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh to kick off their 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign on a high at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. After Mohammed Shami’s 5-53 helped India bowl out Bangladesh.
The selection committee has named an 18-member squad, selecting players based on their outstanding performances in the National Tournament, which will feature five T20 matches.
