This year, India are the only unbeaten team in the tournament, having won all four of their matches, including a victory over New Zealand in their final group game. Yet, Gill and Co will remember the heartbreaking defeat to Australia in the 2023 World Cup final following a winning streak of ten matches.

India, who refused to play in host nation Pakistan, have produced clinical performances to win all four of their matches in the United Arab Emirates, including a 44-run group-stage victory over the Black Caps last weekend.

Two ICC heavyweights, India and New Zealand, will duel for silverware, looking to be crowned the first Champions Trophy winner since Pakistan claimed the prize back in 2017.

Before a final, it’s natural for teams to look for positive omens, something to boost the confidence of the players before they step onto the field to vie for the trophy.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner could not confirm that pace spearhead Matt Henry will be available for Sunday's Champions Trophy final but was confident they can tame India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy.

Faruque’s comments indicate that Liton Das, who previously captained Bangladesh in three T20I matches against the West Indies, could be a frontrunner for the T20 captaincy role.

India opener Shubman Gill found himself in an awkward situation on Saturday during the pre-final press conference of the ICC Champions Trophy.

India's hunger for a global title remains undiminished but there will be no desperation when they clash with New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday, opener Shubman Gill said.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the itinerary for Bangladesh’s home Test series against Zimbabwe in April-May.

India’s batting star Shubman Gill has promised to be a more poised and mature version of himself thanks to his 2023 World Cup final exposure.

India and New Zealand will face off in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in what is setting up to be a cracking contest.

Former India coach Ravi Shastri said that even though India might start Sunday’s Champions Trophy final as favourites, New Zealand are more than capable of springing a surprise and winning the contest in Dubai.

Both teams have showcased exceptional skill and resilience throughout the tournament, making this showdown a fitting climax to the eight-nation competition.

India playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai was a pre-tournament decision and the talk of unfair advantage is baseless, the team's batting coach said on Friday.

Word around the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is that the it will be more selective from now on in giving no objection certificates (NOC) to national team players and will do a “qualitative assessment” to ensure players don’t compete in questionable leagues.

Yasir’s knock looks even more commendable when considered the opposition’s bowling attack that included national team and fringe players like Shoriful Islam, Tanvir Islam, Rejaur Rahman Raja, and Mahedi Hasan.

As he bids farewell to ODIs, former Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar reflected on Mushfiqur’s career, his impact on the game, and the legacy he leaves behind.

As a journalist, covering high-profile cricket matches is always a privilege. But moments like this -- where history, politics, and spectacle intertwine -- are truly rare.

A message on the X account of the 88-year-old pope, who has been in hospital for nearly three weeks with pneumonia, was posted to mark Ash Wednesday.

Mushfiqur started his ODI journey in 2006, wherein he quickly built his reputation as a feisty customer up for a fight irrespective of the opposition.