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As India gears up to face New Zealand in a crucial Champions Trophy clash in Dubai, former Indian cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla emphasised the significance of this encounter. Shukla termed it a “must-win” match for both teams, with the winner claiming the top spot. “This is a very important match, and whoever wins will make it to the number one spot,” Shukla told ANI. “It is very important to win this match. Mohammed Shami is looking in very good form… We hope India will win again today. New Zealand is a very strong team, and it is very important to beat New Zealand in this match,” he added. Shukla also shared his thoughts on the tournament’s progress, noting the exit of major teams, including Pakistan. “India will play the final in Dubai, and unfortunately, Pakistan is not advancing,” he remarked.

The seasoned New Zealand pacer took five wickets on a slow Dubai pitch in the final Group A Champions Trophy clash

Varun Chakaravarthy returned with five wickets as India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match. 

With a five-wicket haul against a formidable Indian side in Dubai, Matt Henry surpassed the legendary Richard Hadlee to become New Zealand’s eighth-highest wicket-taker in ODIs.

Hardik Pandya was disappointed with Varun’s efforts on the field as he hid his face in the disappointment.

Virat became the seventh player from India to play 300 ODIs during India’s final league stage match against the Kiwis in the ICC Champions Trophy. His 300th ODI ended with an unremarkable outing with the bat, as he could score just 11 runs off 14 deliveries, In 300 ODIs, Virat has scored 14,096 runs at an average of 58.00, with 51 centuries and 73 fifties. His best score is 183. He is the third-highest run-getter in ODIs, next to Kumar Sangakkara (14,234 runs in 404 matches with 25 centuries) and Sachin Tendulkar (18,426 runs in 463 matches with 49 centuries). He also has the most centuries in ODIs.

West Indies cricket legend and International Masters League (IML) Governing Council member Vivian Richards has urged his national team to take inspiration from Afghanistan’s rise in world cricket, highlighting their passion, energy, and determination.

West Indies cricket legend and International Masters League (IML) Governing Council member Vivian Richards has voiced his disappointment over West Indies’ failure to qualify for the Champions Trophy, calling it a painful reminder of the team’s decline from its glorious past.

Batting dominance of Karun Nair and Danish Malewar helps seal victory on the basis of first innings lead