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Gulf News
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
Video: Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan and Bollywood actress Sagarika welcome baby boy
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Sagarika Ghatge Khan and former cricketer Zaheer Khan have become parents to a baby boy. The Chak De India star shared the joyous news in a joint Instagram post with her husband Zaheer on Wednesday. The couple have named their son Fatehsinh Khan, as revealed in the caption. They also shared adorable black-and-white photos of their newborn, cradled lovingly in their arms. In the first picture, Zaheer is seen holding the baby as Sagarika leans on his shoulder in a warm embrace. The second photo captures the couple holding their son's tiny hand while he sleeps peacefully. Precious little baby boy The post was captioned: 'With love, gratitude and divine blessings we welcome our precious little baby boy, Fatehsinh Khan.' Sagarika and Zaheer tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2017. The couple met through a mutual friend and soon fell in love. Sagarika is known for her roles in Chak De India, Fox and Irada. One of its kind Her husband, Zaheer Khan, is a former Indian pacer and currently mentors the Lucknow Super Giants in the ongoing 2025 Indian Premier League. Zaheer made his international debut during the ICC Knockout Trophy in 2000, immediately making headlines when he yorked Steve Waugh with sheer pace. At a time when India had few genuine fast bowlers, Zaheer stood out for his ability to swing the ball both ways, deliver searing yorkers at the death, and maintain pace with consistency. In an illustrious career, he claimed 311 Test wickets in 92 matches and a total of 610 wickets in 309 international appearances for the Men in Blue.
Al Jazeera
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Al Jazeera
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: India beats New Zealand by four wickets
India made it back-to-back global cricket tournaments with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai. Rohit Sharma led the chase with 76 off 83 balls and KL Rahul's unbeaten 34 helped India cross the finish line on 254-6 in 49 overs to win the Champions Trophy on Sunday for the third time. Half-centuries from Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell earlier helped New Zealand, who won the toss and chose to bat first, put on 251-7 in 50 overs on a slow, two-paced Dubai wicket. Sharma provided a fiery start to India's innings, hitting seven fours and three sixes. Hardik Pandya scored 18, putting on a crucial 38 runs off 36 balls for the sixth wicket with Rahul. It was India's 23rd win in 24 games across the last three men's ICC events stretching back to 2023 – the only loss coming against Australia in the 2023 Cricket World Cup final. India won the Twenty20 World Cup final against South Africa last year. Both sides have previously won this tournament. India's prior success came in 2013, and it was runner-up to Pakistan in 2017. It also shared the trophy with Sri Lanka in 2002 after a rain-affected two-day final. New Zealand won the Champions Trophy (then the ICC Knockout Trophy) in 2000, beating India in the final at Nairobi, Kenya. It remains the only limited-overs ICC trophy in the Blackcaps' cabinet. All of India's matches were played in Dubai after the Indian government refused permission for its team to visit official host Pakistan on security grounds. Unbeaten India at the Champions Trophy India went through the entire tournament unbeaten after wins against Bangladesh, Pakistan and New Zealand in the group phase, and then Australia in the semifinal. New Zealand beat Pakistan in Karachi, and then Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, before making the trip to Dubai to play India. The Blackcaps then returned to Pakistan, where they beat South Africa in the second semifinal at Lahore.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
New Zealand bats first in Champions Trophy final against India
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the coin toss and chose to bat first against India in the 2025 Champions Trophy final on Sunday. It is the 15th consecutive toss India has lost since the 2023 Cricket World Cup final in November 2023 – the longest such run for any team in one-day internationals. India is the only unbeaten side in the tournament after wins against Bangladesh, Pakistan and New Zealand in the group phase, and then Australia in the semifinal. All matches were played in Dubai after the Indian government refused permission for its team go to 'hosts' Pakistan on security grounds. New Zealand beat Pakistan in Karachi, and then Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, before making the trip to Dubai to play India. The Black Caps then returned to Pakistan where it beat South Africa in the second semifinal at Lahore. Both sides have previously won this tournament. India's last success came in 2013 and were runners-up to Pakistan in 2017. It also shared the trophy with Sri Lanka in 2002 after a rain-affected two-day final. New Zealand won the Champions Trophy (then the ICC Knockout Trophy) in 2000 – it beat India in the final at Nairobi, Kenya. It remains the only limited-overs ICC trophy in the Black Caps' cabinet. Pacer Matt Henry, who leads the tournament with 10 wickets in four matches has been ruled out with a shoulder injury sustained during the semifinal. Medium pace allrounder Nathan Smith is his replacement in the only change for New Zealand. India has fielded an unchanged eleven from the semifinal and has again opted for four spin options. The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is dry and should aid spin as the game progresses. The surface was previously used for the India-Pakistan game here on Feb. 23. There is little chance of evening dew as the ambient temperature has shot up in the UAE this past week – but if there is any, it will aid the chasing side. —— Line-ups: New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Kyle Jamieson, William O'Rourke, Nathan Smith India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Lokesh Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy ___ AP cricket: The Associated Press
Associated Press
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
New Zealand bats first in Champions Trophy final against India
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the coin toss and chose to bat first against India in the 2025 Champions Trophy final on Sunday. It is the 15th consecutive toss India has lost since the 2023 Cricket World Cup final in November 2023 – the longest such run for any team in one-day internationals. India is the only unbeaten side in the tournament after wins against Bangladesh, Pakistan and New Zealand in the group phase, and then Australia in the semifinal. All matches were played in Dubai after the Indian government refused permission for its team go to 'hosts' Pakistan on security grounds. New Zealand beat Pakistan in Karachi, and then Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, before making the trip to Dubai to play India. The Black Caps then returned to Pakistan where it beat South Africa in the second semifinal at Lahore. Both sides have previously won this tournament. India's last success came in 2013 and were runners-up to Pakistan in 2017. It also shared the trophy with Sri Lanka in 2002 after a rain-affected two-day final. New Zealand won the Champions Trophy (then the ICC Knockout Trophy) in 2000 – it beat India in the final at Nairobi, Kenya. It remains the only limited-overs ICC trophy in the Black Caps' cabinet. Pacer Matt Henry, who leads the tournament with 10 wickets in four matches has been ruled out with a shoulder injury sustained during the semifinal. Medium pace allrounder Nathan Smith is his replacement in the only change for New Zealand. India has fielded an unchanged eleven from the semifinal and has again opted for four spin options. The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is dry and should aid spin as the game progresses. The surface was previously used for the India-Pakistan game here on Feb. 23. There is little chance of evening dew as the ambient temperature has shot up in the UAE this past week – but if there is any, it will aid the chasing side. —— Line-ups: New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Kyle Jamieson, William O'Rourke, Nathan Smith ___
