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March 6, 2025

Gillespie brands Pakistan successor Javed ‘a clown’ amid coaching row

Australian claims he and Gary Kirsten were undermined
Javed’s interim role extended for tour of New Zealand

The former Pakistan Test coach Jason Gillespie labelled his successor Aaqib Javed a “clown” and accused the former fast bowler of undermining him and ex-white-ball coach Gary Kirsten in order to take charge of the national team across all formats.

Gillespie’s comments were in reply to a social media post containing quotes from Javed a few days after hosts Pakistan had crashed out of the Champions Trophy without a win. Javed told reporters on Tuesday that Pakistan had changed 16 coaches and 26 selectors in around two years, and that any side would struggle in such circumstances.

March 6, 2025

Uzzie cracks stylish century in perfect WTC final prep as Vic prodigy struggles — Shield Wrap

Following a well-earned break, Usman Khawaja has ramped up preparation for the upcoming World Test Championship final by notching a century during Queensland’s Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania in Hobart.

March 6, 2025

Brilliant Kohli-Steve Smith moment captured on camera before Aussie’s retirement

Eagle eyed cricket fans have spotted the moment that revealed Steve Smith was retiring from One Day International cricket.

March 5, 2025

‘He is a clown’: Gillespie unloads on ‘undermining’ Pakistan successor over CT failure excuse

Jason Gillespie has slammed his Pakistan coaching successor Aaqib Javed as “a clown” after he blamed instability in the team and the PCB for a failed Champions Trophy campaign — having himself “undermined” the Australian to become coach.

March 5, 2025

Twin tons, incredible milestone power Kiwis to record CT score and a tasty final rematch with India

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.

March 5, 2025

New Zealand smash South Africa to set up Champions Trophy final with India

Lahore: NZ, 362-6, beat South Africa, 312-9, by 50 runs
Black Caps hit record score to book place in Dubai final

New Zealand will take on India in the final of the Champions Trophy after centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson enabled them to outmuscle South Africa in their Lahore semi-final.

The Black Caps piled on the pressure with a tournament-record score of 362 for six, Ravindra with 108 and Williamson adding 102, and their bowlers finished the job in clinical fashion to seal a comfortable 50-run win.

March 5, 2025

BREAKING: Steve Smith retires from ODI cricket after Australia’s Champions Trophy exit

Steve Smith announced his retirement from One Day International Cricket on Wednesday, declaring Test cricket “remains a priority” as he enters the final years of his career.

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Aussies at crossroads as big ODI calls loom after Trophy flop, Smith retirement — State of Play

While the dominant Test cricket nation in the world, Australia’s hold on ICC Championship trophies remains at two after a brave but ill-fated campaign in Pakistan and Dubai ended with a four wicket loss to India in a semi-final early on Wednesday.

March 5, 2025

‘Usually give in’: Thinly-veiled Kohli swipe twists knife in Aussies

Indian maestro Virat Kohli dug the knife in deeper after a starring role in his team’s Champions Trophy semi-final win over Australia, declaring opponents “give in” when he gets on top.

March 4, 2025

Steve Smith’s ultimate praise for Kohli, silver lining on big Aussie weakness as skipper explains exit

Steve Smith lamented the inexperience of the bowling group that fell a game short of the Champions Trophy final, but the Australian captain walked away adamant those players would “get bigger and better” after helping his team exceed expectations.

March 4, 2025

Kohli, Rohit caught ‘hurling expletives’ at sloppy teammate in moment of rage

Virat Kohli was the ice man once again in India’s successful run chase in the Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia, but earlier in the match, he was anything but cool as he snapped at a teammate.

March 4, 2025

‘What undue advantage?’ Coach unloads over India bias claims… with ironic twist under his nose

India coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday lashed out at critics of his team playing every game in Dubai, after beating Australia by four wickets in the Champions Trophy semi-finals.

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Staggering truth behind shock Aussie selection gamble as Smith cements legacy — Talking Pts

Australia has been knocked out of the Champions Trophy after India sealed a tense four-wicket win during Tuesday’s semi-final in Dubai.

March 4, 2025

Virat Kohli steers India past Australia and into Champions Trophy final

Australia 264 all out; India 267-6 in Dubai
Veteran’s 84 takes his team to four-wicket victory

Many changes of personnel, one simple change of sequence. The World Cup final in 2023 began with Pat Cummins choosing to give Australia’s bowlers the chance to choke India’s batting. A year and a half later, in the Champions Trophy, Steve Smith as injury substitute decided that a very different Australian team should bat first.

Late-career struggles or no, Virat Kohli is one-day cricket’s greatest chaser. And while a miniature tournament semi-final in Dubai is not an equal trade for a World Cup decider in a packed house at home, there will be partial catharsis for this India side beating Australia in a global tournament knockout.

March 4, 2025

Bazball’s poisoned chalice is up for grabs — and the only clear contender is still deeply flawed

Harry Brook appears to be the front runner to replace Jos Buttler as England’s white-ball captain but doubts are growing about the star batter’s suitability for the role.