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How Glenn Phillips has defied gravity for 3rd time in Champions Trophy

How Glenn Phillips has defied gravity for 3rd time in Champions Trophy

IND vs NZ Final Champions Trophy 2025: “We kind of expect that from Glenn.” That was New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner reaction in the post-match presentation when he was asked about Glenn Phillips’ ability to take sensational catches on the cricket field. That sure maybe the case, but every time he pulled off a stunner during the ICC Champions Trophy, Phillips made jaws drop, even though it’s become habitual for him. If there is a cricketer in the world at the moment who can make it to a playing XI purely on his athleticism in the outfield, it is Phillips. The 28-year-old, who did gymnastics at school growing up, is also training to be a pilot. “I’ll probably fly for close to four or five hours most days,” Phillips, who has a flight simulator in his room, told BBC Sport. “The other day I did Bahrain to Dubai.Sometimes I’ll do Heathrow to Manchester, other days Auckland to Christchurch. It really depends on what is floating in my boat for the day.” And boy can he …

How India caused spin choke in the Champions Trophy final

How India caused spin choke in the Champions Trophy final

IND vs NZ Final Champions Trophy 2025: This was a chokeslam, like how Undertaker would grab the scruff of his opponents’ neck and slam them down. But India’s new spin quartet – Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Varun Chakaravarthy – did it in the most non-violent way possible on a hot afternoon in Dubai. That the four spinners, ever since they came together during the group fixture against New Zealand a week back, were going to weave their magic seemed like a given even before Sunday’s Champions Trophy final. By the end of the first innings – where NZ managed 25/17 – they had every bit lived up to that billing. But to do so, they had to overcome the most challenging of tasks that confronted them on this trip. Except Steve Smith in the semi-finals, none of their opponents in the tournament have tried to go hard against India’s spin attack. So once their seamers – Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya – gave way to the spinners, they have effortlessly tightened the …

Rohit Sharma equals Brian Lara’s record for consecutive tosses lost

Rohit Sharma equals Brian Lara’s record for consecutive tosses lost

IND vs NZ Final Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma, with his 12th straight toss loss, equalled former West Indies captain Brian Lara for losing the toss the most consecutive matches in men’s One Day Internationals. Rohit equalled the unwanted record as Mitchell Santner called it right and said New Zealand will bat first in the ICC Champions Trophy final. As the call fell in favour of Santner, Rohit had a wry smile on his face as he stepped aside for the NZ captain’s chat with Ravi Shastri. The last time India won a toss in men’s ODIs was in the semifinal of the 2023 World Cup against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The toss-loss streak of 15 for India is already the longest in this format for countries, with the second worst streak among teams belonging to the Netherlands at 11. IND vs NZ Final LIVE Cricket Score, Full Scorecard: Watch Here Story continues below this ad “We’ve been here enough, batted first and bowled first, don’t really mind batting second,” Rohit …

NZ vs IND Today Match Live Full Scorecard Updates

NZ vs IND Today Match Live Full Scorecard Updates

India’s coach Gautam Gambhir, skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during a practice session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final cricket match between India and New Zealand, in Dubai, UAE, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (PTI Photo) India vs New Zealand final preview: Why Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli had a intense meeting on field before the Champions Trophy final With the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand looming, India’s preparations took an intriguing turn on Saturday afternoon. A relaxed training session was punctuated by a crucial meeting near the pitch, involving head coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Rohit Sharma, and star batsman Virat Kohli. Their animated discussion, marked by significant gestures, sparked curiosity, hinting at a potential strategic shift regarding the pitch and team composition. Despite India’s familiarity with the dry Dubai pitch, the team faces a strategic puzzle. Rohit Sharma previously admitted to confusion about batting first or second against Australia, given the fresh pitch’s unpredictable behavior. This uncertainty persists for the final, exacerbated by recent dramatic changes in …

IND vs NZ | Rohit Sharma on Varun Chakravarthy – ‘A good headache’

IND vs NZ | Rohit Sharma on Varun Chakravarthy – ‘A good headache’

IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma-led India made the call to bring in Varun Chakravarthy for the first time in the playing XI during the ICC Champions Trophy against New Zealand on Sunday, and the spinner responded with a player-of-the-match performance, picking up 5/42. And the Indian captain said that it is now a ‘good headache’ to have before the semifinal on Tuesday. Varun was brought in to the XI in place of Harshit Rana, with Rohit saying the pacer was rested for this match. “Look, Varun brings something different, there’s no doubt about it. We wanted to see what he could offer, and he proved he has much to offer,” Rohit said at the post-match presentation when asked about the decision to draft in a fourth spinner into the playing XI. “Obviously, we got to think a little bit about what we want to do in the next game. It is a good headache to have. But yeah, Varun was excellent today. If he executes well, he’s very difficult to read.” IND …

Glenn Phillips takes stunning catch to dismiss Virat Kohli, watch

Glenn Phillips takes stunning catch to dismiss Virat Kohli, watch

IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025: Perhaps the best fielder in the world right now, certainly the best catcher, New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips has made a habit of taking blinders and he did so again in the Champions Trophy match against India to dismiss Virat Kohli in Dubai on Sunday. The Indian, playing his 300th ODI, was dismissed on 11 and left wondering how on earth Phillips managed to grab that, with a reaction of 0.62 seconds. IND vs NZ LIVE Cricket Score, Full Scorecard: Watch Here Before the match, Phillips was asked in the press conference about the incredible catches he takes. Jokingly, a reporter, wondered: ‘Any particular glue stick you use?’ Philllips, the understated New Zealand cricketer that he is, said: “I think a great deal of luck comes involved. I wish I could say that I’ve got a special little glue tag that I use, but unfortunately, that’s not the case. If anything, my palms are more sweaty than anything else. Obviously comes down to a lot of hard work and doing …

Virat Kohli is ‘Chancellor of the Indian Cricket University’, says Sunil Gavaskar

Virat Kohli is ‘Chancellor of the Indian Cricket University’, says Sunil Gavaskar

IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli’s desire to constantly improve and wholehearted commitment to everything he does on and off the field is what sets his apart, said former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, on the occasion of the 36-year-old’s 300th One Day International for India. Asked about Kohli’s longevity in the modern game and his evolution, Gavaskar said on Star Sports: “I think it’s the desire to be better than yesterday. He’s never satisfied with what he’s achieved and always wants to do more. The pride he shows playing for India is an honor and a privilege. There are millions who dream of playing for India. Whether it’s a test match, a 50-over game, or a T20 game, representing your country is every young kid’s dream and ambition. Keeping that ambition alive is key for Kohli wanting to excel in every game.” IND vs NZ LIVE Cricket Score, Full Scorecard: Watch Here Story continues below this ad Kohli is the seventh Indian cricketer to appear in 300 ODIs, joining Azharuddin, Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, …

Travis Head says Dubai conditions a bit more low-scoring, making the situation challenging

Travis Head says Dubai conditions a bit more low-scoring, making the situation challenging

Travis Head was asked about the suboptimal travel arrangements, forcing both Australia and South Africa to travel to UAE with one team returning, should they be slotted for the semis against NZ, the vice captain said, it was a tricky situation but one they would deal with. Acknowledging the difference in conditions between Lahore and Dubai, with the scheduling boggling the team’s preparation, Head stressed they would keep their heads about the unique scenario. “We’ll watch the next couple of days, stay relaxed and then get to work. I guess there’ll be two different scenarios where it could be two different conditions,” he was quoted as saying by Fox Cricket. IND vs NZ LIVE Cricket Score, Full Scorecard: Watch Here Story continues below this ad “Whether we go to Dubai and play there, which looks like it’s a little bit more difficult or more challenging pitch than is here (in Lahore). It’s a little bit more low-scoring. We’ll prepare as well as we can, so we’ll see how we go,” he added. Earlier, South African …

NZ vs IND Today Match Live Full Scorecard

NZ vs IND Today Match Live Full Scorecard

India’s captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir and others during a practice session ahead of a One Day International (ODI) cricket match of the ICC Champions Trophy between India and New Zealand, at ICC Academy Ground No 2 , in Dubai, UAE, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) A final before real final? India meet their big tournament nemesis New Zealand The highly anticipated India vs. New Zealand Champions Trophy clash is set to reignite old rivalries at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Three days after New Zealand’s arrival, the teams finally meet, promising a compelling encounter with significant implications. While both India and New Zealand have secured their semi-final berths, this match is far from inconsequential. It’s being touted as a potential “final before the final,” showcasing the tournament’s two standout teams. Both sides have displayed exceptional form, dominating their previous matches against Bangladesh and Pakistan, respectively. For India, this game presents an opportunity to address past disappointments. The memory of New Zealand’s dominant Test series whitewash in India lingers. This …

Watch India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Live Score Streaming, Telecast Channels on Star Sports and Jiohotstar

Watch India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Live Score Streaming, Telecast Channels on Star Sports and Jiohotstar

IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score Streaming, Champions Trophy 2025: India and New Zealand will square off in the final league stage of the eight-team Champions Trophy with a spot at the top of Group A on the line. While that would only mean a rearrangement in terms of their opponents of their semi-final opponents, both India and New Zealand will hope to continue the winning momentum into the knockouts and potentially translate the form to another piece of ICC silverware. IND vs NZ live streaming guide Where will IND vs NZ match in the Champions Trophy 2025 take place? The Champions Trophy 2025 match between India vs New Zealand will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Story continues below this ad What time will the IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 match start? The Champions Trophy 2025 match between India vs New Zealand will begin at 2:30 PM IST. The toss will take place at 2 PM IST. Where to watch IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 live on TV …