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Champions Trophy: Reiffel, Illingworth Named On-field Umpires For Ind V NZ Final
Both ICC Elite Panel: Paul Reiffel and Richard Illingworth, both members of the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, have been appointed as the on-field umpires for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand to be played here on Sunday. Both of them stood in the semifinals, with Illingworth in the middle for India’s four-wicket win over Australia and Reiffel overseeing the Black Caps’ 50-run victory over South Africa the following day.
Four-time ICC Umpire of the Year Illingworth also stood in the final of the most recent ICC Men’s World Cup in 2023, as well as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, and took charge of the Group A match between the two finalists, which India won by 44 runs in Dubai. The pair will be joined by Joel Wilson as the third umpire and Kumar Dharmasena as the fourth umpire.
Both ICC Elite Panel umpires were part of the officiating team in the second semifinal between New Zealand and South Africa, with Dharmasena on-field, alongside Reiffel and Wilson stationed as the third umpire. The Trinidadian will reprise that role for the showpiece, having done likewise in the 2023 ICC Men’s World Cup final.
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India, Sri Lanka, South Africa To Feature In Women's ODI Tri-series In Colombo In April-May
Premadasa International Cricket Stadium: India, Sri Lanka and South Africa are all set to feature in a women's ODI tri-series, to be held entirely at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo from April 27 to May 11, said Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
Champions Trophy: Miller Backs NZ To Win, Admits Travel Ahead Of Semi-final Wasn’t Ideal
T20 World Cup: South Africa’s veteran batter David Miller said he would back New Zealand to win 2025 Champions Trophy, while admitting that it wasn’t ideal for the Proteas to travel between Lahore and Dubai before their semifinal game happened.
Champions Trophy: Klaasen Shrugs Off Travel Chaos As South Africa Eye Final Spot
United Arab Emirates: South African batter Heinrich Klaasen has insisted that the team’s whirlwind 18-hour trip to Dubai will have no adverse effects as they prepare for their crucial Champions Trophy semifinal against New Zealand in Lahore on Wednesday.
Champions Trophy: Improvement Shown By Axar With Bat Is Superb To Watch, Says Rohit
T20 World Cup: Since the time Axar Patel has been promoted to bat at number five in ODI series against England, it has turned out to be beneficial for him and the Indian team. The move to bat Axar at five paid rich dividends again when he played a crucial 42 off 61 balls in India’s 44-run win over New Zealand on Sunday.
Champions Trophy: Playing Four Spinners Is Tempting, But Will Think Over Right Combination, Says Rohit
Dubai International Stadium: Ahead of meeting Australia in the first semi-final of 2025 Champions Trophy, India skipper Rohit Sharma admitted that retaining their bowling combination of four spinners is a tempting option, but at the same time, he will give a thought over what the right bowling combination should be.
'Great Sadness': Buttler Reflects On Quitting England's Captaincy Role
T20 World Cup: After stepping down as England white-ball captain following an early exit from the Champions Trophy, Jos Buttler said he was left with "great sadness" after relinquishing his leadership role which he felt was an immense honour.
I'm Pretty Sure Archer Is Keen To Play Test Cricket: McCullum
T20 World Cup: England head coach Brendon McCullum said pacer Jofra Archer is keen to play Test cricket for the country in the upcoming season. The 29-year-old has struggled with a recurring stress fracture in his elbow and a back stress fracture since his last Test appearance in 2021.
'If It's Two Different People, Then Great Too': McCullum Hints At Split ODI, T20I Captaincy
T20 World Cup: England will now have to make crucial leadership decision after their disappointing Champions Trophy campaign as head coach Brendon McCullum addressed the captaincy issues, hinting that England may opt for multiple skippers or identify one player to handle the captaincy of both the ODI and T20I teams.
Champions Trophy: Not Getting Results Takes Away Some Confidence In The Group, Admits Buttler
T20 World Cup: Jos Buttler cut a glum figure as his final game as England’s white-ball captain ended in a seven-wicket defeat to South Africa in their last Group B game in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Buttler admitted that not getting the desired results can take away some confidence from the group.
Virat Kohli Will Play International Cricket For At Least Four More Years, Says Childhood Coach Rajkumar
Indian Premier League: Virat Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma believes that the Indian batting maestro still has several years of international cricket left in him and could continue gracing the Indian Premier League (IPL) well into his 40s if he chooses. Sharma was confident that Kohli’s supreme fitness and unwavering commitment to the game would allow him to extend his career at the highest level.
Nasser Hussain Backs Harry Brook As England’s Next White-ball Captain
ICC Champions Trophy: Former England captain Nasser Hussain has thrown his support behind Harry Brook to take over as England’s next white-ball captain, urging the team to make the transition “as soon as possible.”
न्यूजीलैंड के खिलाफ टी20 सीरीज के लिए नए खिलाड़ियों को शामिल करेगा पाकिस्तान : राशिद लतीफ
T20 World Cup: आईसीसी चैंपियंस ट्रॉफी में पाकिस्तान के बुरी तरह हारने के बाद, पूर्व विकेटकीपर-बल्लेबाज राशिद लतीफ ने संकेत दिया कि उनकी टीम 16 मार्च से न्यूजीलैंड के खिलाफ शुरू होने वाली आगामी टी20 सीरीज के लिए टीम में नए चेहरे शामिल करेगी।
Steyn Backs Afghanistan To Win An ICC Trophy In The Next Decade But Calls For More Patience
Former South African: Former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn backed Afghanistan after their performance in the ongoing Champions Trophy and believes it’s only a matter of time before they lift an ICC trophy. However, he urged Afghanistan’s players to develop more patience in their approach to sustain success in major tournaments.
Jos Buttler Steps Down As England’s White-ball Captain Following CT Debacle
T20 World Cup: England skipper Jos Buttler has announced his decision to step down as captain of the white-ball side after Saturday's game against South Africa, which will complete England's engagements in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. England have already been eliminated from the event after losses to Australia and Afghanistan.
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