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Champions Trophy | No travel gives India an edge, onus would be on them to use that advantage, says Rassie van der Dussen
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Champions Trophy | No travel gives India an edge, onus would be on them to use that advantage, says Rassie van der Dussen

South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen has admitted that India has the advantage of playing all its matches in Dubai, but at the same time, it will be under immense pressure to do well in the ongoing Champions Trophy. India is playing all its Champions Trophy matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. “You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know that the ability to train and play in one place, coupled with the absence of any inter-city or inter-country travel, gives India an edge that they will be under pressure to fully exploit,” Rassie van der Dussen told ESPNCricinfo. “I don’t think you have to be a rocket scientist to know that. The onus would be on them to use that advantage. Story continues below this ad “In a sense, it puts more pressure on them beca...
Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan skipper Rizwan says ‘our campaign is as good as over’
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Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan skipper Rizwan says ‘our campaign is as good as over’

Pakistan’s captain Mohammad Rizwan during the ODI match against India in the ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai, UAE, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has conceded that his team’s Champions Trophy campaign is as good as over following his team’s loss to India here. The six-wicket defeat to India was Pakistan's second in as many games. From Group A, India and New Zealand are expected to reach the semifinals. Pakistan's last league game is against Bangladesh on February 27. "We can say that our campaign is as good as over. We have to depend on results of other matches. There is hope as there is one more game left. As a captain, I don't ...
Champions Trophy, AUS vs ENG first impressions: Aura of the yellow jersey intact
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Champions Trophy, AUS vs ENG first impressions: Aura of the yellow jersey intact

DNA of champions The lead-up to the tournament was dominated by who was missing from the squad rather than who was in it. But again they showed that whatever XI takes the park in the famous yellow jersey, it still provides a formidable challenge. Chasing 352, they lost their proven match-winners in Travis Head and Steve Smith, but it was their less-heralded players like Matthew Short and Alex Short, and the under-fire Marnus Labuschagne, who made vital contributions while Josh Inglis played one of the greatest ODI innings in a big chase. The fact that they overhauled the target with 15 balls left proved that when the Aussies get on a roll, they are ruthless in putting down their opponents. Australia’s Josh Inglis is congratulated by teammate Glenn Maxwell after scoring century during the ...
Wasim Akram showers praise on Team India captain Rohit Sharma: ‘There is a lazy elegance about him’
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Wasim Akram showers praise on Team India captain Rohit Sharma: ‘There is a lazy elegance about him’

Legendary Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram praised Team India captain Rohit Sharma after his brisk knock against Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy opening match at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday.Rohit Sharma scored a quick-fire 41 off 36 balls and shared a 69-run opening partnership off 59 balls with centurion Shubman Gill, putting India ahead of the required run rate. “There is a lazy elegance about Rohit Sharma. He is special. He has scored three double centuries in ODIs,” Wasim Akram said on the show “Dressing Room.” Story continues below this ad “In 2008, during a tri-series in Australia, I was doing commentary, and all of us in the commentary box predicted that there was something special about this boy. He scored a fine 70 and looked so good to the eye...