'Some teams win by scheduling': Ex-Pakistan pacer Junaid Khan slams India ahead of Champions Trophy final

‘Some teams win by scheduling’: Ex-Pakistan pacer Junaid Khan slams India ahead of Champions Trophy final | Cricket News – The Times of India

India players during the national anthem (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan pacer Junaid Khan has stirred controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final by accusing India of benefiting from a favourable scheduling.Taking to X, Junaid on Saturday pointed out the significant travel distances for teams in the tournament, contrasting them with India’s stationary…

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'Big-match pressure is always there': Shubman Gill ahead of Champions Trophy final

‘Big-match pressure is always there’: Shubman Gill ahead of Champions Trophy final | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: India vice-captain Shubman Gill admitted that there is “big match pressure” ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand but expressed confidence in India’s ability to handle it and claim the coveted title. “The big-match pressure is always there. The last time (2023) we couldn’t do it, but we will try…

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'India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Final set to be a nail-biter'

‘India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Final set to be a nail-biter’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand in Dubai, former cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla shared his thoughts on the highly anticipated clash, calling it a “nail-biter.”India and New Zealand will face off in the tournament final on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium. India remain unbeaten…

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Are India favourites in Champions Trophy final clash against New Zealand?

Are India favourites in Champions Trophy final clash against New Zealand? | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: In Sunday’s Champions Trophy summit matchup against New Zealand, former India head coach Ravi Shastri has selected India as the favorite, but he has noted that the advantage will be negligible because the Black Caps are a strong team. With an all-win record, India advanced to the final after defeating Australia in the…

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Champions Trophy final: India spin quartet awaits finest hour

Champions Trophy final: India spin quartet awaits finest hour | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s spin bowling arsenal has long been a cornerstone of its cricketing dominance. The ongoing ICC Champions Trophy has ensured the tradition carries on with the spin quartet of Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy being instrumental in India’s journey to the final.Each brings a distinct style and skill set,…

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Explained: How Champions Trophy final pitch was selected

Explained: How Champions Trophy final pitch was selected – The Times of India

Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitches (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitches (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitches (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitches (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitches (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitches (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) Dubai…

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Varun Chakaravarthy is a big threat for us in the final: New Zealand coach Gary Stead

Varun Chakaravarthy is a big, big threat for us in the final: New Zealand coach Gary Stead | Cricket News – The Times of India

Varun Chakaravarthy (AP photo) DUBAI: When was the last time a cricketer playing just his third ODI emerged as such a threat to a team in an ICC final? Going into the Champions Trophy final against India at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, New Zealand aren’t too daunted by the reputation of their opponents.Nor…

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'Big threat': New Zealand coach Gary Stead acknowledges Varun Chakravarthy as key challenge in Champions Trophy final

‘Big threat’: New Zealand coach Gary Stead acknowledges Varun Chakravarthy as key challenge in Champions Trophy final – The Times of India

File Pic: Varun Chakravarthy, second from right, celebrates the wicket of New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand coach Gary Stead acknowledged that India’s ‘mystery’ spinner Varun Chakravarthy poses a big challenge in the ICC Champions Trophy final, as the Kiwis strategise to counter him. The ICC showpiece final between India and…

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New Zealand pacer Matt Henry doubtful for Champions Trophy final vs India

New Zealand pacer Matt Henry doubtful for Champions Trophy final vs India | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand pacer Matt Henry is doubtful for the Champions Trophy final against India due to a shoulder niggle, but coach Gary Stead remains hopeful that the in-form bowler will recover in time for Sunday’s clash. Henry currently tops the tournament’s wicket-taking charts with 10 scalps, including an impressive 5/42 against India in…

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Five factors that may decide India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy final

Five factors that may decide India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy final | Cricket News – The Times of India

India and New Zealand face off in the final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday to decide the winner of the eight-nation ODI tournament.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!AFP Sport looks at five key factors that could decide the fate of the title clash.Henry’s opening burstNew Zealand pace spearhead…

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