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Ryan Rickelton

Rassie van der Dussen

Aiden Markram

Heinrich Klaasen (W)

David Miller

Wiaan Mulder

Marco Jansen

Keshav Maharaj

Kagiso Rabada

Lungi Ngidi

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Will Young

Rachin Ravindra

Kane Williamson

Daryl Mitchell

Tom Latham (W)

Glenn Phillips

Michael Bracewell

Mitchell Santner (C)

Matt Henry

Kyle Jamieson

Will O'Rourke

Adithya Ashok

Ajaz Yunus Patel

Benjamin Vincent Sears

Bevon-John Jacobs

Blair Marshall Tickner

Daryl Joseph Mitchell

Devon Philip Conway

Finnley Hugh Allen

Glenn Dominic Phillips

Henry Michael Nicholls

Inderbir Singh Sodhi

Jacob Andrew Duffy

James Douglas Sheahan Neesham

Jayden Richard Lennox

Kane Stuart Williamson

Kristian David Charles Clarke

Kyle Alex Jamieson

Lachlan Hammond Ferguson

Mark Sinclair Chapman

Matthew James Henry

Michael Gordon Bracewell

Michael David Rae

Mitchell James Hay

Mitchell Josef Santner

Nathan Gregory Smith

Timothy Blake Robinson

Tim Louis Seifert

Thomas Ackland Blundell

Thomas William Maxwell Latham

William Alexander Young

Zakary Glen Foulkes

Aiden Kyle Markram

Andile Simelane

Anrich Arno Nortje

Bjorn Carl Fortuin

Corbin Bosch

David Andrew Miller

Dewald Brevis

Donovan Ferreira

George Fredrik Linde

Jason Franswyn Smith

Keshav Athmanand Maharaj

Kwena Tshegofatso Maphaka

Kyle Verreynne

Lhuan-dre Gilbert Pretorius

Lizaad Buyron Williams

Lungisani True-man Ngidi

Lubabalo Lutho Sipamla

Matthew Paul Breetzke

Nandre Burger

Nqabayomzi Peter

Ottneil Emile Graham Baartman

Prenelan Subrayen

Quinton de Kock

Reeza Raphael Hendricks

Rubin Andrew Hermann

Ryan David Rickelton

Senuran Muthusamy

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Temba Bavuma

Tony de Zorzi

Tristan Stubbs

Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice president Rajeev Shukla visited Lahore to witness the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal clash between South Africa and New Zealand. 


India faced Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025.

Rajeev Shukla visited Pakistan to witness Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal. 

India captain Rohit Sharma and Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan during ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Rachin Ravindra was happy to contribute in the team's victory. He said it is important to think about the Final, but right now they will focus on celebrating. 

New Zealand beat South Africa in semi-final.

They will now face India in Champions Trophy Final.

Rachin Ravindra speaks on IND vs NZ Final

Rachin Ravindra in frame

Rachin Ravindra's message on Champions Trophy Final against Rohit Sharma-led India, says 'once we go to Dubai we'll...'

Rajeev Shukla and Mohsin Naqvi were seen conversing in a video posted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on its X account. 

New Zealand is facing South Africa in sem-final.

BCCI Vice President watches the match in Lahore.

Rajeev Shukla spotted watching the match with PCB Chairman.

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BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla watches NZ vs SA semi-final with PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore

The goal of this project is to enhance the match-day experience for spectators who are fasting during the month of Ramadan.

This is the final Champions Trophy game in Pakistan.

PCB takes big step for fans in Lahore.

Chairman of PCB Mohsin Naqvi in frame

PCB takes massive step for NZ vs SA semi-final clash, provides free Iftar which includes dates, juice and mini pizza

Kane Williamson is the 16th man in international cricket to reach the milestone and the first player from his country to do so. 

Kane Williamson smashes century against SA.

He reaches new massive milestone.

New Zealand's Kane Williamson celebrating century in Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa

Kane Williamson unlocks groundbreaking milestone, becomes first New Zealand player and fourth fastest in world to achieve this legendary feat

New Zealand opener Rachin Ravinda smashed a century in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium in Gaddafi. 

Rachin Ravindra smashed a century against South Africa. 

New Zealand opted to bat against South Africa. 

Rachin Ravindra celebrating his century

SA vs NZ: Rachin Ravindra smashes second century in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal clash against South Africa

New Zealand vs South Africa ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal clash is taking place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. 

South Africa vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal is taking place in Lahore

New Zealand opt to bat against South Africa in Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal 2. 

Mitchell Santner and Temba Bavuma

 SA vs NZ Playing XIs: Temba Bavuma returns, New Zealand opt to bat against South Africa

Santner acknowledged during the press conference prior to the semi-final that ODIs can be physically taxing.

New Zealand to face South Africa in the semi-final.

The clash will take place in Lahore.

Mitchell Santner speaks on hectic tournament schedule.

Mitchell Santner in frame

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner calls out Champions Trophy's hectic schedule ahead of semi-final clash against South Africa, says 'scheduling is an issue...exhausting on the body' 

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 second semifinal will take place between South Africa and New Zealand on March 5 at Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore. 

Rajeev Shukla set to visit Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025 second semifinal. 

South Africa will face New Zealand in Champions Trophy's second semifinal. 

BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla

BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla set to visit Pakistan ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: Check details

Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand will play South Africa, who have dominated Afghanistan and England in their group stage matches and have been outstanding against spin.

India beat New Zealand in 44 runs.

NZ will face South Africa in semi-final.

Mitchell Santner's big message to South Africa.

New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner in frame

Mitchell Santner reveals his ace weapon for Champions Trophy semi-final clash against South Africa in Lahore, says 'On those wickets with some...'

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WPL 2026

Delhi Capitals (DC) stapled their spot in the Women's Premier League 2026 after defeating UP Warriorz (UP W) by five wickets. DC's win also knocked out defending champions Mumbai Indians

Delhi Capitals defeated UP Warriorz by five wickets to make it to WPL 2026 playoffs

With this Mumbai Indians have been eliminated from the WPL 2026

Delhi Capitals players celebrate with each other in this frame. (X)

WPL 2026: DC storm into playoffs after beating UPW by 5 wickets, MI eliminated

Gujarat Giants stormed into the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 playoffs after beating Mumbai Indians by 11 runs. MI failed to chase down the 168-run target

Gujarat Giants got the better of Mumbai Indians by 11 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

With this Gujarat Giants have made it to the WPL 2026 playoffs

Gujarat Giants' captain Ashleigh Gardner in frame. (X/Twitter)

WPL 2026: GG book playoff spot with thrilling 11-run win over MI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have sealed the Women's Premier League 2026 final spot after hammering UP Warriorz by eight wickets on January 29

RCB stormed into the WPL 2026 final after bulldozing UP Warriorz by 8 wickets

RCB chased down the 144-run target with 41 balls to spare

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: RCB seal WPL 2026 final spot after crushing UPW by 8 wickets

UP Warriorz batter Phoebe Litchfield has been ruled out of the remainder of WPL due to injury and wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones has been named as her replacement

Phoebe Litchfield has been ruled out of WPL 2026 due to injury

UP Warriorz have named Amy Jones as the replacement

UP Warriorz's Phoebe Litchfield plays a shot during the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai (via Getty)

Blow to UPW's playoff hopes as star batter ruled out of WPL, replacement named

Jemimah has been fined INR 12 lakh after her team maintained a slow over-rate in the Women's Premier League clash against Gujarat Giants

Jemimah Rodrigues has been fined INR 12 lakh for slow over-rate 

Gujarat Giants defeated Delhi Capitals by 3 runs in WPL

Delhi Capitals' captain Jemimah Rodrigues runs to her fielding position during the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at the DY Patil Stadium (via Getty)

DC skipper Jemimah Rodrigues fined for slow-over rate in WPL clash vs GG

T20 World Cup 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially responded to the Pakistani government’s decision to boycott the T20 World Cup clash against India

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha (L) and India skipper Suryakumar Yadav in frame. (Getty)

ICC issues strong statement after Pakistan boycott India's T20 World Cup clash

Pakistan are likely to face ICC's sanctions after boycotting T20 World Cup 2026 matches against India. Notably, India and Pakistan's T20 World Cup clash is scheduled for February 15

Pakistan players celebrate wicket of Australia's Josh Inglis during the 3rd T20I. (Getty)

Pakistan stare at ICC sanctions, fines or ban after boycotting India T20 WC ties

Football

Liverpool legend Steve Nicol raised concerns over Mohamed Salah’s form after the Newcastle win, claiming the forward looks short on confidence and uncomfortable on the ball.

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool  during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Liverpool FC and Qarabag FK at Anfield on January 28, 2026 in Liverpool, England.

Steve Nicol expresses concern on Mohamed salah's FLOP outing vs Newcastle

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