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Straits Times
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
India withdraw from semi-final against Pakistan in veterans' tournament
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Cricket - ICC T20 World Cup 2024 - Group A - India v Pakistan - Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, United States - June 9, 2024 India's Rohit Sharma looks dejected as he walks off the pitch past team mate Axar Patel after being caught by Pakistan's Haris Rauf off the bowling of Shaheen Shah Afridi REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/ File Photo India have withdrawn from a semi-final clash with Pakistan in a tournament featuring retired players amid tension between the nuclear-armed neighbours, organisers of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) said on Wednesday. A group match between the two teams was also called off earlier this month in the veterans' competition sanctioned by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Tickets will be refunded for the semi-final match which was scheduled to take place in Birmingham on Thursday, WCL organisers said in a statement on Instagram, adding that Pakistan will advance to the final. India and Pakistan, who have not played bilateral cricket since 2013, are set to face off in the Asia Cup on September 14. REUTERS
The Star
30-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Cricket-India withdraw from semi-final against Pakistan in veterans' tournament
Cricket - ICC T20 World Cup 2024 - Group A - India v Pakistan - Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, United States - June 9, 2024 India's Rohit Sharma looks dejected as he walks off the pitch past team mate Axar Patel after being caught by Pakistan's Haris Rauf off the bowling of Shaheen Shah Afridi REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/ File Photo (Reuters) -India have withdrawn from a semi-final clash with Pakistan in a tournament featuring retired players amid tension between the nuclear-armed neighbours, organisers of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) said on Wednesday. A group match between the two teams was also called off earlier this month in the veterans' competition sanctioned by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Tickets will be refunded for the semi-final match which was scheduled to take place in Birmingham on Thursday, WCL organisers said in a statement on Instagram, adding that Pakistan will advance to the final. India and Pakistan, who have not played bilateral cricket since 2013, are set to face off in the Asia Cup on September 14. (Reporting by Chiranjit Ojha in Bengaluru, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Not Virat Kohli! Rohit Sharma credits this player for T20 World Cup title win: 'That knock was a game changer'
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma celebrating the victory in the T20 World Cup final over South Africa (Image by) Rohit Sharma , who bid farewell to T20Is following India's historic ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 title win, has opened up about the key player that paved the way for India's triumph over South Africa in the final. In a heartfelt interaction with Star Sports, the Indian skipper lauded his team's grit and composure under pressure, singling out one particular player for his defining role. While the skipper handed Virat Kohli praise, it was Axar Patel that was deemed the 'game changer' in the tense final. India ended an 11-year wait for an ICC title by defeating South Africa in a tense final at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, on June 29, 2024. The Men in Blue were crowned T20 world champions for the first time since the inaugural edition in 2007, and it marked their first ICC trophy overall since the 2013 Champions Trophy. Batting first in a high-stakes contest, India posted 176/7, thanks to a composed knock from Kohli and a crucial counterattack by Axar Patel in the middle overs. South Africa, despite a strong start and being favourites heading into the death overs, fell just short in a nerve-wracking chase, finishing on 169/8. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo Reflecting on the final, Rohit said, "Not many people are talking about his (Axar's) knock. But, that knock was a game changer. To get 47 off 31 in that time was very very crucial." Gautam Gambhir Explosive Press Conference: On Drop Catches, Batting Collapse, Shubman Gill Captaincy Axar's 47 off 31 balls, including timely boundaries when India were wobbling, shifted the momentum in India's favour. His partnership with Kohli stabilised the innings before Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube added finishing touches. Sharma also hailed Kohli for anchoring the innings, saying, "And then obviously we needed one guy to stick around. Virat did that job perfectly. Batted the entire innings throughout, which was really good, because Shivam, Axar, Hardik, they can come and play their role." Poll Do you believe that Axar Patel's innings was the turning point in the final? Yes, definitely No, it was Kohli's innings Kohli's 76 from 59 balls, a crucial display in the most important game earned him the Player of the Match. The bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, then held their nerve in the death overs to seal a long-awaited ICC title and end India's trophy drought in global tournaments. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
NDTV
28-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
From Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Record Ton To Rishabh Pant's Struggles: IPL 2025's Highs And Lows Till Now
IPL's costliest-ever player Rishabh Pant at last delivered the goods with a ton in the final match but Lucknow Super Giants missed the bus. Axar Patel's Delhi Capitals nosedived from cruise control. Former winners Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders cut a sorry figure while Sunrisers Hyderabad misfired all the way through. In all, it took 67 days including a 10-day break, for the IPL to go through its preliminary round of 70 matches this year which witnessed some surreal highs and disappointing lows. Here's a recap so far before the playoffs begin: Young guns make a strong dent: RR's Vaibhav Suryavanshi was a 13-year-old when he was picked in the mega auction last December and at 14 in May, he became the youngest ever to score the fastest IPL ton for an Indian off 35 balls and second fastest ever, against Gujarat Titans. His finesse in stroke play and spunk at the biggest stage captivated the game's greats. While India T20I opener Abhishek Sharma was also among those who hit centuries, it also included Punjab Kings' uncapped Priyansh Arya, who took apart a lowly CSK with his maiden IPL ton. Prabhsimran Singh also showed he has got the goods while Ayush Mhatre gave CSK some reasons to smile. Daunting SRH misfire: Last year's runner-up SRH came in with one of the most intimidating batting line-ups but the all-out attack approach fell flat on its face. SRH began the IPL with the second highest total ever of 286/6 against RR and ended with the third highest, of 278/3 against KKR. In between, it looked like SRH never had a Plan B with the bat, Nitish Kumar Reddy largely disappointed and not having a quality spinner to bowl in the powerplay hurt them. CSK learn their lessons the hard way: Change is the only constant goes the old adage and CSK learnt it the hard way this year. The side was forced to part with its philosophy of keeping young talent on the bench and rely only on seasoned players such as MS Dhoni. At the top, the 17-year-old Mumbai batter Mhatre thrived against the odds while Proteas' Dewald Brevis dazzled towards the end. The 20-year-old Afghan Noor Ahmad emerged as CSK's most successful spinner with R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja being the other options. Sai Sudharsan comes of age: The young Southpaw showed that a no-risk approach with relentless attack at every opportunity can be a way to amass runs. he tops the charts right now with more than 670 runs and was deservingly rewarded with a national call-up for the Test tour of England. From being retired out for batting slowly in 2023 to being one of the best batters in 2025, Gujarat Titans' Sudharsan proved his time has come. Mumbai Indians do a Mumbai Indians: Four defeats in first five games marked yet another typical Mumbai Indians' start to an IPL, but Hardik Pandya's men came back roaring to win next six matches to establish themselves among the front-runners. Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma have blown hot and cold but Suryakumar Yadav showed why he is among the best in the business with remarkable consistency, while Jasprit Bumrah's 17 wickets in 10 matches must set alarm bells ringing in opposition camps. RR's forgettable season: From sweating on Sanju Samson's fitness and form to lack of gumption shown by others, RR endured a forgettable season to finish second last ahead of CSK. Parting ways with key players including Jos Buttler, Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal and Trent Boult disturbed their balance more than perhaps RR imagined. High-flying DC nosedive: The Capitals began this IPL looking like they won't put a foot wrong but when it came to being clinical and consistent, the fight petered out. DC began with five wins in first six matches and were perched at the top of the table, but a stunning nosedive saw them lose five out of the next eight. KKR misfire but Rahane stands tall: Rahane waged a lone battle of sorts but the season was also poor for the franchise's costliest player and vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer. With five defeats in first eight matches, it was all but over quite early for the defending champions who failed to play like one. Marsh, Pooran stand tall in LSG rabble: Five wins in first eight games -- built largely on the top-order's success -- gave LSG a chance to finish in the final four but there were more areas of concerns than bright spots. Pant's horror run with the bat, lack of depth in middle order and lack of variation in bowling saw them miss out on playoffs again but Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram gave them the substance amid Digvesh Rathi's theatrics. Punjab Kings' rise: Skipper Shreyas Iyer's performances in last one year or so have been screaming out loud that there is more to him than what is perceived and it was no surprise to see that he was the anchor of the perennial strugglers' remarkable turnaround. With a determined Iyer and hard-nosed head coach in Australian Ricky Ponting at the helm, there was little doubt that PBKS would be one of the teams to beat and performances like the one against KKR, to defend lowest-ever total (111), was only an example. Gill's Titans take flight: He has scored 400 runs at least since he joined Gujarat Titans three years ago but Gill not only continued to lead by example, but ensured his side remained ahead of the race despite a lop-sided batting and lack of form of one of their premier bowlers in Rashid Khan.
Mint
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
From Suryavanshis record ton to Mhatres exploits and Pants struggles: IPLs highs and lows till now
Mumbai, May 28 (PTI) IPL's costliest-ever player Rishabh Pant at last delivered the goods with a ton in the final match but Lucknow Super Giants missed the bus. Axar Patel's Delhi Capitals nosedived from cruise control. Former winners Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders cut a sorry figure while Sunrisers Hyderabad misfired all the way through. In all, it took 67 days including a 10-day break, for the IPL to go through its preliminary round of 70 matches this year which witnessed some surreal highs and disappointing lows. Here's a recap so far before the playoffs begin: Young guns make a strong dent: RR's Vaibhav Suryavanshi was a 13-year-old when he was picked in the mega auction last December and at 14 in May, he became the youngest ever to score the fastest IPL ton for an Indian off 35 balls and second fastest ever, against Gujarat Titans. His finesse in stroke play and spunk at the biggest stage captivated the game's greats. While India T20I opener Abhishek Sharma was also among those who hit centuries, it also included Punjab Kings' uncapped Priyansh Arya, who took apart a lowly CSK with his maiden IPL ton. Prabhsimran Singh also showed he has got the goods while Ayush Mhatre gave CSK some reasons to smile. Last year's runner-up SRH came in with one of the most intimidating batting line-ups but the all-out attack approach fell flat on its face. SRH began the IPL with the second highest total ever of 286/6 against RR and ended with the third highest, of 278/3 against KKR. In between, it looked like SRH never had a Plan B with the bat, Nitish Kumar Reddy largely disappointed and not having a quality spinner to bowl in the powerplay hurt them. CSK learn their lessons the hard way: Change is the only constant goes the old adage and CSK learnt it the hard way this year. The side was forced to part with its philosophy of keeping young talent on the bench and rely only on seasoned players such as MS Dhoni. At the top, the 17-year-old Mumbai batter Mhatre thrived against the odds while Proteas' Dewald Brevis dazzled towards the end. The 20-year-old Afghan Noor Ahmad emerged as CSK's most successful spinner with R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja being the other options. Sai Sudharsan comes of age: The young Southpaw showed that a no-risk approach with relentless attack at every opportunity can be a way to amass runs. he tops the charts right now with more than 670 runs and was deservingly rewarded with a national call-up for the Test tour of England. From being retired out for batting slowly in 2023 to being one of the best batters in 2025, Gujarat Titans' Sudharsan proved his time has come. Mumbai Indians do a Mumbai Indians: Four defeats in first five games marked yet another typical Mumbai Indians' start to an IPL, but Hardik Pandya's men came back roaring to win next six matches to establish themselves among the front-runners. Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma have blown hot and cold but Suryakumar Yadav showed why he is among the best in the business with remarkable consistency, while Jasprit Bumrah's 17 wickets in 10 matches must set alarm bells ringing in opposition camps. From sweating on Sanju Samson's fitness and form to lack of gumption shown by others, RR endured a forgettable season to finish second last ahead of CSK. Parting ways with key players including Jos Buttler, Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal and Trent Boult disturbed their balance more than perhaps RR imagined. The Capitals began this IPL looking like they won't put a foot wrong but when it came to being clinical and consistent, the fight petered out. DC began with five wins in first six matches and were perched at the top of the table, but a stunning nosedive saw them lose five out of the next eight. KKR misfire but Rahane stands tall: Rahane waged a lone battle of sorts but the season was also poor for the franchise's costliest player and vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer. With five defeats in first eight matches, it was all but over quite early for the defending champions who failed to play like one. Marsh, Pooran stand tall in LSG rabble: ========================= Five wins in first eight games -- built largely on the top-order's success -- gave LSG a chance to finish in the final four but there were more areas of concerns than bright spots. Pant's horror run with the bat, lack of depth in middle order and lack of variation in bowling saw them miss out on playoffs again but Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram gave them the substance amid Digvesh Rathi's theatrics. Skipper Shreyas Iyer's performances in last one year or so have been screaming out loud that there is more to him than what is perceived and it was no surprise to see that he was the anchor of the perennial strugglers' remarkable turnaround. With a determined Iyer and hard-nosed head coach in Australian Ricky Ponting at the helm, there was little doubt that PBKS would be one of the teams to beat and performances like the one against KKR, to defend lowest-ever total (111), was only an example. Gill's Titans take flight: He has scored 400 runs at least since he joined Gujarat Titans three years ago but Gill not only continued to lead by example, but ensured his side remained ahead of the race despite a lop-sided batting and lack of form of one of their premier bowlers in Rashid Khan.
