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‘Don’t want to draw any lines and say whether I will or won’t play in the 2027 World Cup’: Rohit Sharma | Cricket News

‘Don’t want to draw any lines and say whether I will or won’t play in the 2027 World Cup’: Rohit Sharma | Cricket News

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On Sunday, after winning the Champions Trophy, India captain Rohit Sharma cleared the air on his rumoured retirement plans by telling journalists at the post-match press conference that he has no plans to retire. In a recent interaction with JioHotstar, the Indian captain delved deeper on what lies ahead for him in the near future. “Right now, I am taking things as they come. It wouldn’t be fair for me to think too far ahead. At this moment, my focus is on playing well and maintaining the right mindset. I don’t want to draw any lines and say whether I will or won’t play in the 2027 World Cup. There’s no point in making such statements right now. Realistically, I have always taken my career one step at a time,” Rohit said. “I don’t like thinking too far into the future, and I haven’t done so in the past either. For now, I am enjoying my cricket and the time I spend with this team. I hope my teammates enjoy my presence as well. That’s …

ICC Champions Trophy: New Zealand pacers flourish on spin-friendly track | Cricket News

ICC Champions Trophy: New Zealand pacers flourish on spin-friendly track | Cricket News

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Of the three matches played here, the pitch for the India-New Zealand game was by far the toughest the batsmen had encountered. On a pitch that offered 4.5 degrees of turn – the most in the three fixtures so far — India posted the highest total of the tournament at this venue as their game plan against the New Zealand spinners worked. Yet as India walked back with 249/9 on board despite acing their match-up against spinners, picking 5.12 an over, there was a sense of disbelief as to how they didn’t get more. What prevented them from getting a total above par on this surface was the combination of Matt Henry (5/42) and an exceptional fielding performance which saw Glenn Phillips and Kane Williamson convert half-chances into catches that left India stunned. With the surface being on the slower side in the afternoon, Rohit Sharma lost another toss – the last time he won one was in the semi-final of the 2023 World Cup – and were made to bat first. While it definitely …

Champions Trophy 2025: I’d love to see the Blackcaps lifting the trophy, says Tim Southee | Cricket News

Champions Trophy 2025: I’d love to see the Blackcaps lifting the trophy, says Tim Southee | Cricket News

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Former New Zealand pacer Tim Southee feels Mitchell Santner-led Blackcaps can go all the way in the upcoming Champions Trophy. New Zealand will start their Champions Trophy campaign against defending champions and hosts Pakistan on Wednesday in Karachi. “If you look at the track record of New Zealand in ICC events, they are always there or thereabouts,” Southee told the ICC. “In a tournament like the Champions Trophy, if you get on a bit of a roll, anything can happen. I’d love to see the Blackcaps there and hopefully lifting the trophy at the end.” Story continues below this ad New Zealand rounded off perfect preparation for the Champions Trophy by thumping Pakistan by five wickets in the tri-nation series final on Friday. New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell, right, and Glenn Phillips with Pakistan’s Naseem Shah walk off the field after winning the tri-series ODI cricket final match against Pakistan, in Karachi, Pakistan, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan) Five days before the teams meet again to open the Champions Trophy, host Pakistan was dismissed …

New Zealand beat Pakistan to win tri-nation title | Cricket News

New Zealand beat Pakistan to win tri-nation title | Cricket News

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New Zealand clinched the tri-nation title by beating hosts Pakistan by five wickets in the final in Karachi on Friday to give them a major boost ahead of next week’s Champions Trophy. Seamer Will O’Rourke (4-43) led New Zealand’s tidy bowling as they bundled out the hosts for 242 with three deliveries still left in their innings. Daryl Mitchell (57) and Tom Latham (56) struck fifties as New Zealand romped home with 28 balls to spare, finishing unbeaten in the tournament that also involved South Africa. Story continues below this ad Electing to bat, Pakistan kept losing wickets every time a partnership promised to bloom. Skipper Mohammad Rizwan (46) and Salman Agha (45) forged an 88-run partnership for the fourth wicket but boundaries were not easy to come by. Tayyab Tahir (38) and Faheem Ashraf (22) contributed useful runs down the order but Pakistan lost their last five wickets for 47 runs to settle for a below-par total. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner conceded 20 runs in his 10 tidy overs, claiming two wickets. Story …

Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand announce squad, Mitchell Santner to lead | Cricket News

Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand announce squad, Mitchell Santner to lead | Cricket News

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New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Sunday has announced a 15-member squad for next month’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan and UAE. New Zealand will also play a tr-series in Pakistan with South Africa being the third team. New Zealand are placed in Group A alongside India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, with only two sides to progress for the semifinals. They will start their campaign against hosts Pakistan in Karachi on February 19. Mitchell Santner, who will lead New Zealand at a major event for the first time, after being named full-time white ball captain last month. NZ vs SL 3rd ODI: New Zealand players celebrate the wicket of Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka during their one day international cricket match in Hamilton (AP) New Zealand won the tournament in 2000, when they defeated Sourav Ganguly-led India by four wickets in a thrilling final in Nairobi, Kenya. Pace heavy Matt Henry will spearhead the pace bowling attack which is further bolstered by the experienced Lockie Ferguson. The pace trio Will O’Rourke, Ben Sears and Nathan Smith are set …