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India Gazette
5 days ago
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- India Gazette
Former New Zealand coach David Trist passes away at 77
Christchurch [New Zealand], May 30 (ANI): David Trist, the former New Zealand cricket coach who led the team to victory in the 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy, now known as the Champions Trophy, has passed away at the age of 77, as per ESPNcricinfo. Trist enjoyed a 14-year playing career as a pace bowler for Canterbury before transitioning into coaching. His coaching journey included stints with Canterbury, South Africa, Hong Kong, and the Netherlands, before he took charge of the New Zealand national side in 1999, succeeding Steve Rixon. Although his tenure lasted just two years, Trist played a pivotal role in securing New Zealand's first major ICC title. Under his guidance, the team triumphed over India by four wickets in the final in Nairobi, with Chris Cairns anchoring the chase with an unbeaten century. That victory marked a historic moment for New Zealand cricket, later followed by their 2021 World Test Championship triumph. 'Cairns was outstanding, and played an innings that he will remember forever, because it was the winning of the game,' Trist told in an interview with ESPNcricinfo in 2017. 'But the feeling was we could do it, and we had to do it. That was what pervaded the dressing room - although there were moments of concern, quite clearly, with losing wickets early and one or two other batsmen not quite doing what they had done previously,' he added, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo. 'But Cairns' innings was one of his greatest, if not his greatest, innings, in so much as it won basically the only thing New Zealand has ever won. He could take the game away from you. He was a big hitter, but he was also technically very sound. He wasn't unsettled by fast bowling, and against spin he was positive,' he noted. 'I think in the latter stage of that innings, the Indians went from 'We've won this' to 'Oh shit!' And Chris went on, of course, to get a hundred. It was a huge innings, and probably one of the most important innings in terms of New Zealand that we've witnessed,' he said. 'I look back on it as pleasing for the players in the first instance, and a special moment for New Zealand. Even though they were only three matches, they were very testing ones: Zimbabwe in Africa, and then us as underdogs beating two of the powerhouses of world cricket on a fair and equal environment - we caused one of the bigger upsets in one-day cricket finals,' he reflected on the title, where New Zealand beat Zimbabwe and Pakistan before facing India. Following his time with the national side, Trist continued to contribute to the sport as the coaching director at Christchurch's Old Collegians Cricket Club. He also took on coaching roles in both India and England. 'NZC is deeply saddened to confirm the passing of former Blackcaps coach David Trist, who died in Christchurch yesterday, aged extends its heartfelt condolences to David's family and friends,' New Zealand Cricket said in a statement on social media. (ANI)
Reuters
07-03-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
India chasing Champions Trophy history, NZ ready to scrap
BENGALURU, March 7 (Reuters) - India are heavy favourites to claim a record third Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday but Rohit Sharma's men face a New Zealand side with plenty of firepower in the first major white-ball final between the teams in a quarter of a century. India, who refused to play in host nation Pakistan, have produced clinical performances to win all four of their matches in the United Arab Emirates, including a 44-run group-stage victory over the Black Caps last weekend. The 2002 and 2013 champions have excelled on pitches offering turn, while the batting group led by Virat Kohli has excelled under pressure with masterful run-chases in victories over Bangladesh, Pakistan and Australia. India are on the verge of winning back-to-back International Cricket Council trophies following last year's Twenty20 World Cup triumph but coach Gautam Gambhir is focused only on Sunday. "We still have one more game to go," he told reporters. "We know we're a good one-day side. The most important thing is the way we've played throughout this competition. "The hunger, the commitment and the eagerness to try and do something special for the country is always there." With Mohammed Shami filling in superbly for injured pacer Jasprit Bumrah, and all-rounder Hardik Pandya offering valuable batting depth, Rohit was delighted with the form of key players going into the title decider. "When you want to play in the final, you want all your guys to be in form," he said. "All of these guys have made an impact whenever they've got an opportunity and that gives us a lot of confidence." FLIP THE SCRIPT Despite their flawless displays in Dubai, India will not take anything for granted against New Zealand, who beat them by four wickets in the final of the 2000 event when it was named the ICC KnockOut Trophy. New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson said his side have every chance of derailing India in a major final once again. "Obviously it was a long time ago and a great victory for our country," said Williamson, whose side also stunned India in the World Test Championship title clash four years ago. "Here, now, lots of things are different ... we'll be changing our focus quickly to this next match, which is an exciting opportunity for us." While India will be more comfortable with the venue having played all their games in Dubai, Williamson said anything can happen in a final. "It was a great atmosphere in the last game and I'm sure it'll be a good one again," he added. New Zealand head into the match having thumped South Africa in the semi-final after registering the highest Champions Trophy total of 362-6, with Rachin Ravindra and Williamson in fine fettle after scoring centuries. Their capable spin unit comprising captain Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips and Ravindra can cause plenty of problems for India, who will aim to move ahead of Australia in the Champions Trophy winners list. Australia won the event in 2006 and 2009. New Zealand will hope to have Matt Henry fully fit after the pace bowler injured his shoulder against South Africa. "Obviously the surface will dictate a bit of how we want to operate," said Santner, whose side were undone by India's four-pronged spin attack last time around. "It might be a little bit slower than what we're going to get in Lahore. So it might be more of a scrap. "But we're down to scrap."
Gulf Today
06-03-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
New Zealand edge past South Africa to face India in Champions Trophy final
Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck hundreds as New Zealand eased to a 50-run win over South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday to set up a rematch with India in the Champions Trophy final. Ravindra made 108 off 101 balls and Williamson hit 102 off 94 deliveries as New Zealand posted a Champions Trophy record 362-6 before restricting South Africa to 312-9. David Miller finished unbeaten on 100 but his 67-ball innings came in vain with the game already well out of reach, as South Africa suffered their fifth Champions Trophy semi-final defeat after those in 2000, 2002, 2006 and 2013. They won the first edition of the tournament in Bangladesh in 1998, when it was named the ICC KnockOut Trophy. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner excelled with the ball and took 3-43 with his left-arm spin, breaking a 105-run partnership for South Africa's second wicket by removing rival skipper Temba Bavuma for 56. Bavuma started slowly before steadying the innings with Rassie van der Dussen, who scored a fluent 69 before being deceived by a beautiful delivery from Santner. Santner then dealt a critical blow when he dismissed Heinrich Klaasen for three, caught by a diving Matt Henry at long-on, dashing South Africa's hopes of pulling off the highest chase in the tournament's history. Ravindra (1-20) had Aiden Markram caught and bowled for 31 while Glenn Phillips chipped in with 2-27 as South Africa crumbled against spin. Earlier, Ravindra and Williamson set the foundations for a big total on a batting-friendly Gaddafi Stadium pitch after New Zealand won the toss and batted first. Daryl Mitchell clubbed 49 off 37 balls and Phillips smashed a 27-ball 49 not out as the Black Caps plundered 110 runs in the last 10 overs and 66 in the last five. South Africa's bowling line-up struggled right from the start as Ravindra and Will Young (21) put on 48 for the opening stand. It was followed by a magnificent 164-run partnership for the second wicket between Ravindra and Williamson that put the New Zealanders on track for a massive total, as the duo scored at will with some delightful strokes. Ravindra completed his fifth ODI hundred -- all coming in ICC events -- from 93 balls with a two off Kagiso Rabada. Williamson reached his 15th ODI hundred with a ramped boundary, his third three-figure score in as many matches against South Africa. It was Rabada who finally ended the partnership by dismissing Ravindra caught behind. Ravindra hit 13 fours and one six in total. Williamson chipped Wiaan Mulder into the hands of Lungi Ngidi in the 40th over after hitting 10 fours and two sixes. Mitchell and Phillips added some late impetus after South Africa had briefly dragged things back to give themselves hope of limiting the score to under 350. Fast bowler Ngidi finished with 3-72, while Rabada ended with figures of 2-70. Meanwhile, Pakistan cricket fans and former players seethed Wednesday after the host country's already disappointing Champions Trophy suffered one last blow: no final. "It's totally unfair," said Moeed Ali Khan, a private car driver outside Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium to watch the second semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand. "I am disgusted, neither our team is in the final nor is the final in Pakistan." Pakistan celebrated on Feb.19 when the country began staging its first major international cricket tournament in three decades. But it was all downhill after that. The hosts lost the opening match to New Zealand and their title defence was over with a comprehensive defeat to arch-rivals India. Their dead-rubber final group match, against Bangladesh, was washed out. This Sunday's final was scheduled for Lahore, but with one big caveat: not if India reached the title decider. By defeating Australia in the first semi-final on Tuesday, India did just that. India have played all their games, including the Australia clash, in Dubai after refusing to visit neighbouring Pakistan because of political tensions. The final will also be at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Pakistan only agreed to the so-called hybrid model of hosting on the condition that they will also not send their team to India for upcoming ICC events. The arrangement, which saw other teams shuttle in and out of the UAE while India stayed put, underlined India's outsized influence over cricket. "We accepted this arrangement, so what is the fuss?" asked Abdul Samad, a cricket fan. "When you do not have power you have to bow down and this is the bargain Pakistan had to do. "No regrets for me. Our team and our cricket is lagging behind so we had to make a compromise." Others in Pakistan are not so pragmatic. "No final in Pakistan after such a heavy investment on the venues is a blow," former captain Rashid Latif told AFP. "Pakistan is at the lowest level in terms of finances and team-wise as well, which is a double loss." Pakistan reportedly spent the equivalent of 16 million dollars to upgrade the three venues in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi. The country will reportedly get six million dollars in hosting fees from the ICC. But finances could be hit with the lack of interest in the 50-over tournament after the home team's early exit. Three of the matches in Pakistan were hit by bad weather and empty seats at games were noticeable. "India have improved enormously and that has been evident in this event," said Latif, reflecting on what has happened on the pitch. "But I think politics has lowered the cricket a great deal." He added: "I think had they come to Pakistan and lifted the trophy in Lahore it would have been great." Latif says the repercussions of the split hosting will last beyond the Champions Trophy. "This problem of one team not coming to another country and in future Pakistan not going to India will hit world cricket badly," he said. "It needs to be addressed quickly."
Khaleej Times
05-03-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
New Zealand looking forward to India challenge after beating South Africa
Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck hundreds as New Zealand eased to a 50-run win over South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday to set up a rematch with India in the Champions Trophy final. Ravindra made 108 off 101 balls and Williamson hit 102 off 94 deliveries as New Zealand posted a Champions Trophy record 362-6 before restricting South Africa to 312-9. "It's a cool feeling to make the final. We were challenged by a good side. We've had a go against India, look forward to do it again," New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said. David Miller finished unbeaten on 100 but his 67-ball innings came in vain with the game already well out of reach, as South Africa suffered their fifth Champions Trophy semifinal defeat after those in 2000, 2002, 2006 and 2013. They won the first edition of the tournament in Bangladesh in 1998, when it was named the ICC KnockOut Trophy. Santner excelled with the ball and took 3-43 with his left-arm spin, breaking a 105-run partnership for South Africa's second wicket by removing rival skipper Temba Bavuma for 56. Bavuma started slowly before steadying the innings with Rassie van der Dussen, who scored a fluent 69 before being deceived by a beautiful delivery from Santner. Santner then dealt a critical blow when he dismissed Heinrich Klaasen for three, caught by a diving Matt Henry at long-on, dashing South Africa's hopes of pulling off the highest chase in the tournament's history. Ravindra (1-20) had Aiden Markram caught and bowled for 31 while Glenn Phillips chipped in with 2-27 as South Africa crumbled against spin. Earlier, Ravindra and Williamson set the foundations for a big total on a batting-friendly Gaddafi Stadium pitch after New Zealand won the toss and batted first. Daryl Mitchell clubbed 49 off 37 balls and Phillips smashed a 27-ball 49 not out as the Black Caps plundered 110 runs in the last 10 overs and 66 in the last five. South Africa's bowling line-up struggled right from the start as Ravindra and Will Young (21) put on 48 for the opening stand. It was followed by a magnificent 164-run partnership for the second wicket between Ravindra and Williamson that put the New Zealanders on track for a massive total, as the duo scored at will with some delightful strokes. Ravindra completed his fifth ODI hundred -- all coming in ICC events -- from 93 balls with a two off Kagiso Rabada. Williamson reached his 15th ODI hundred with a ramped boundary, his third three-figure score in as many matches against South Africa. It was Rabada who finally ended the partnership by dismissing Ravindra caught behind. Ravindra hit 13 fours and one six in total. Williamson chipped Wiaan Mulder into the hands of Lungi Ngidi in the 40th over after hitting 10 fours and two sixes. Mitchell and Phillips added some late impetus after South Africa had briefly dragged things back to give themselves hope of limiting the score to under 350. Fast bowler Ngidi finished with 3-72, while Rabada ended with figures of 2-70. Brief scores: New Zealand 362-6 in 50 overs (R. Ravindra 108, K. Williamson 102; L. Ngidi 3-72) v South Africa 312-9 in 50 overs (D. Miller 100 not out, R. van der Dussen 69, T. Bavuma 56; M. Santner 3-43, G. Phillips 2-27, M. Henry 2-43)
BBC News
12-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Your essential guide to the ICC Champions Trophy
The ICC Champions Trophy makes a long-awaited return on Wednesday, 19 everything you need about the 50-over tournament that will take place in Pakistan and Dubai over two and a half weeks. What is the ICC Champions Trophy? After eight years away, the ICC Champions Trophy returns for its ninth known as the ICC KnockOut Trophy, the Champions Trophy is a quadrennial tournament played in in the 50-over/one-day international began in 1998 and ran until 2017 when it was axed in line with the ICC's goal of having one tournament for each of the three formats of international ICC announced in November 2021 that Pakistan would host the tournament as it makes it return. The 2029 edition is set to be in India. Champions Trophy 2025 – dates, schedule, venues & format The tournament runs from 19 February to 9 March and will take place in Pakistan and the United Arab is the first ICC global event in Pakistan since 1996 due to safety concerns after a terrorist attack in 2009. Karachi, Rawalpindi and Lahore will host matches and all the grounds have undergone significant renovation any matches involving India - including a potential semi-final and the final - will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the UAE (more on that to come).The eight teams have been split into two pools of four for the group stage, which runs until 2 play the other three sides in their group once and the top two progress to the semi-finals, which take place on 4 and 5 March. The final is on 9 March. One game will take place per day in the group stage, with all matches starting at 09:00 GMT. Pakistan play New Zealand in Karachi in the official warm-up matches have been announced and the traditional pre-tournament events including the press conference featuring all eight captains and the official photo shoot have been is due to the late arrival of some of the teams with Australia expected to arrive in Lahore on 19 February, the day the tournament are expected to play one warm-up match against either Bangladesh or the UAE in order to get familiar with conditions. A date for the match is yet to be confirmed. When is the Champions Trophy 2025 final? The Champions Trophy final is scheduled for Sunday, 9 the venue for the final will only be decided once the participants are India reach the final it will take place in Dubai, but if Rohit Sharma's side fail to qualify it will be at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Which teams are taking part in the 2025 Champions Trophy? The eight teams have been split into two groups of four. They are:Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, BangladeshGroup B: South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, EnglandThe hosts (so Pakistan in this case) automatically qualify and from the 2025 edition onwards the top seven teams from the most recent ICC Men's World Cup also qualify. If the hosts are among those seven then eighth gets in, as is the case with Bangladesh this had until 12 February to confirm their final squads. Australia captain Pat Cummins and seamer Mitchell Starc, India bowler Jasprit Bumrah, England all-rounder Jacob Bethell and South Africa quick Anrich Nortje are among those missing the tournament through injury. Why are India not travelling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy? Since 2008, the India cricket team has refused to travel to Pakistan due to political tensions between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) told the ICC - cricket's governing body - that they would not travel to Pakistan for the issue was discussed over a number of months before it was decided India's matches would be played at a neutral venue in the UAE. The agreement will be in place for all ICC events in either Pakistan or India until at least 2027, for both the men's and women's sides. It will also include the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup in Pakistan. The last time India travelled to Pakistan for a game was the 2008 Asia Cup, but Pakistan have played several matches in India including the 2023 50-over World Cup. However, since Pakistan travelled to India for a bilateral series in 2012, the two teams have only ever met at ICC will be no Indian umpires at the tournament either. Who are the favourites to win the Champions Trophy? According to the bookmakers India are favourites to win the 2025 Champions Trophy, closely followed by Australia. The pair are first and second in the ICC ODI rankings and faced each other in the 2023 World Cup final with Australia Australia captain Ricky Ponting and ex-India head coach Ravi Shastri have told the official ICC website, external that the duo are their favourites again. Hosts Pakistan are third in the ICC rankings, ahead of New Zealand and South sit seventh - below Sri Lanka, who failed to qualify - with Afghanistan and Bangladesh below them. Despite their lowly ranking Jos Buttler's side are third favourites with the bookmakers to win the tournament. Rankings correct as of 9 February. Who are the previous winners of the Champions Trophy? This year will be the ninth edition of the Champions Trophy and these are the previous winners of the tournament:1998: South Africa2000: New Zealand2002: India and Sri Lanka declared co-champions after two finals washed out2004: West Indies2006: Australia2009: Australia2013: India2017: Pakistan How to follow on the BBC? There will be ball-by-ball commentary on all 15 matches across BBC Sounds, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and the BBC Sport website and of Test Match Special include Jonathan Agnew, Aatif Nawaz, Vic Marks, Alex Hartley and Tymal Mills. The BBC Sport website and app will have live text commentary on every will also be regular coverage on the BBC Cricket Instagram, external and WhatsApp, external tournament is available to watch live in the UK on Sky Sports.
