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India.com
12 hours ago
- Sport
- India.com
Captains with MOST ICC titles, it's not MS Dhoni or Ricky Ponting at top
A good captain in cricket is not that person who sets the field, he/she sets the tone to a whole generation. The sport events such as World Cup, T20 World Cup, and Champions Trophy of ICC are its largest stages. Very few leaders have been able to conquer them, leaving alone competing with them. With Steve Waugh as the captain, Australia won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 1999 and ICC KnockOut Trophy (currently known as the Champions trophy) in 2000. His emphasis on mental toughness and team cohesion laid the foundation for Australia's dominant era and served as a blueprint for future captains. Pat Cummins brought Australia to unprecedented success in 2023, when the team won ICC World Test Championship and ICC Cricket World Cup. The global prominence with the red ball and white ball in such a short period is one of the most unlikely aspects of the contemporary cricket game, and it makes the Cummins leadership outstanding. Darren Sammy wrote history as he became the first captain to clinch two ICC T20 World cups in 2012 and 2016. A leader by all means, he also inspired and made the ceremony after the 2016 final contain all emotions, with tears, and happiness, and dancing being remembered as one of the most recognised moments in cricket. The first skipper to lift an ICC title was Clive Lloyd and the West Indies won the ICC Cricket World Cup back to back in 1975 and 1979. His side had a ferocious batting and bowling combination, explosive, awe-inspiring and nearly unstoppable and that solidified the Caribbean influence in international cricket. A genuine cricketing star, Lloyd made a match winning 102 in the inaugural 1975 final to establish the tone of a West Indian dominance. Some of the achievements of MS Dhoni as a captain involve the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011 and ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. His influence is not confined to the silverware, however, and it is characterised by his ability to quietly remain calm in crunch situations, faith in the youth and a radicalisation of the white-ball game in India. Ricky Ponting has led Australia to win two ICC Cricket World Cups in 2003 and 2007 as well as ICC Champions Trophy titles in 2006 and 2009. Captaining the troops of a star-studded team comprising of the likes of Warne, McGrath and Gilchrist; Ponting transformed them into an invincible bowling team which believed in being aggressive, precise and an invincible and undying spirit. There is a record in his name as his team did not lose during the 2003 and the 2007 ODI World Cups. Among all women and men in the cricketing world, no captain has been able to conquer as many ICC titles as Meg Lanning. During her tenure, Australia won four world titles of the ICC Women T20 World cups (2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023) and the ICC Women Cricket World Cup in 2022.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is Shikhar Dhawan's 33-year-old Irish GF Sophie Shine? A look at their romantic PICS and first meeting
Shikhar Dhawan has always been a standout, both on the pitch and in the headlines. But his latest chapter isn't about cricket. After keeping things quiet for months, the former India opener confirmed his relationship with Sophie Shine, an Ireland-born product consultant currently based in Abu Dhabi. The couple was first spotted together at matches and airports, though it was not until Shine posted a photo with the caption 'My love (as a heart emoji)' that fans got official word. Now, everyone wants to know: Who exactly is Sophie Shine? Sophie's Corporate Career Sophie Shine was born and raised in Ireland. According to her LinkedIn profile, she studied at Castletroy College before earning a degree in Marketing and Management from the Limerick Institute of Technology. Clearly, she's not part of the entertainment world. Instead, she works in finance as a Second Vice President at Northern Trust Corporation in Abu Dhabi. Her life only began to draw the attention of the masses once she started appearing alongside Shikhar Dhawan. Despite her rising public profile, Shine has managed to keep things grounded. How Sophie Met Shikhar Dhawan? Their first meeting happened at a restaurant in Dubai. Dhawan remembers what Sophie wore—camouflage pants and a jacket. She remembers his 'very mischievous eyes' and states that his 'face lit up when he looked at me.' This initial connection eventually led to something more, growing into a relationship that stayed under wraps until early 2025. Sophie has since been spotted with Dhawan at IPL matches and even joined him during his ambassador duties at the ICC Champions Trophy. Life After Ayesha Mukherjee Before his relationship with Sophie Shine, Dhawan was married to Ayesha Mukherjee, a trained kickboxer and mother of three. Their marriage, which began in 2012, ended in 2023 after years of reported conflict. As per reports from The Indian Express, the Irish woman dating Shikhar Dhawan only found out about the previous relationship from a post on Dhawan's Instagram. The couple now lives together in India. While Dhawan is retired from international cricket, he remains visible in the sport, and Sophie has quietly become part of that world. Together, they've started something new. Not loudly, not dramatically, but steadily.
United News of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- United News of India
England reveal playing XI for first Test against India
London, June 18 (UNI) The Ben Stokes-led England confirmed their lineup for the first of five Tests against India at Headingley starting on June 20. The two changes in the lineup that featured in the one-off Test against England is the inclusion seasoned all-rounder Chris Woakes and right-arm quick Brydon Carse. Woakes, who is coming on the back of recovering from an ankle injury, last featured during England's tour of New Zealand in December 2024. England XI: Ben Stokes (C), Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir The 36-year-old was recently in action for England Lions during their game against India A in Northampton, where he finished with five wickets across the two innings, an ICC report said. Brydon Carse, who also featured during the New Zealand Test series, is also returning after a bout with a toe injury that sidelined him from the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year. The hosts will be bolstered by an in-form batting line-up that was on display during a high-scoring outing against Zimbabwe last month. The top-three of Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope, all amassed centuries as England won by an innings and 45 runs. Shoaib Bashir, who nabbed nine wickets through the Test and was named the Player of the Match, features as the sole spinner in the attack. The contest will mark the first assignment for the two sides in the new ICC World Test Championship cycle. UNI BM
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Harshit Rana joins team India ahead of first Test against England in Headlingley
Indian pacer Harshit Rana has been added to India's Test squad for the series against England scheduled to begin June 20, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced. Rana was part of the India A squad and has now been linked up with the Shubman Gill-led team India for the series opener in Headingley. Rana, a promising young pacer, made a remarkable debut during India's tour of Australia in November 2024, where he claimed four wickets in his first Test match in Perth, contributing significantly to India's dominant 295-run victory. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This is What Your Fingers Say About Your Personality Tips and Tricks Undo by Taboola by Taboola The 23-year-old cricketer also showcased his skills while playing for India A in the first unofficial Test against the England Lions in Canterbury, where he took a wicket and proved useful with the bat, hitting two sixes off England spinner Rehan Ahmed. In addition to his Test performances, Rana has participated in five One Day Internationals (ODIs) for India, taking 10 wickets at an impressive average of 20.70. He also made his mark in a T20I against England, where he secured three wickets. This year, he was part of India's squad that triumphed in the ICC Champions Trophy. Live Events Rana's most recent stint was in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he took 15 wickets in 13 matches, boasting an average of 29.86 and best figures of 3/25. As India prepares for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship cycle, Rana will join established pace bowlers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, and Akash Deep, alongside all-rounders Shardul Thakur and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Under the captaincy of newly appointed skipper Shubman Gill, India is set to face England in a highly anticipated five-match Test series. The last time the two teams met in a five-Test series was in 2024, where India made a stunning comeback from a 1-0 deficit to clinch the series 4-1 on home soil. Notably, India will be without seasoned batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who both announced their retirement from the Test format last month. India's squad: Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana.
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
ICC announces Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 schedule
Listen to article The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially revealed the schedule for the 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, which will be held from September 30 to November 2. The tournament will take place across five venues in India and Sri Lanka, featuring eight teams. Hosts India will kick off the tournament with a match against Sri Lanka at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on September 30. Defending champions Australia will begin their campaign against New Zealand on October 1 at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. The following day, Bangladesh will face Pakistan in Colombo. The countdown begins ⏳ The full schedule for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 is out 🗓 Full details ➡ — ICC (@ICC) June 16, 2025 Bengaluru will host its second match of the tournament on October 3, as 2022 runners-up England take on South Africa in the final opening match. The round-robin stage of the tournament will run until October 26, with the final day of group stage matches featuring England versus New Zealand in Guwahati and India hosting Bangladesh in Bengaluru. The top four teams from the round-robin stage will progress to the semi-finals, scheduled for October 29 and 30, before the Final on November 2. The semi-final matchups will see first place facing fourth, while second plays third. In a statement, ICC Chairman Jay Shah said, "The confirmation of the schedule only builds further excitement and anticipation for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025." 'With the eight best teams in the women's game descending on India, alongside incredible venues and what promises to be record-breaking crowds, we are all looking forward to an unforgettable tournament,' Shah added. Also Read: Pakistan to play in Sri Lanka Pakistan is set to play its matches in Sri Lanka following India's refusal to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled for February-March in Pakistan. Last month, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi had clarified that Pakistan's Women's Cricket Team would not be travelling to India to play the World Cup. Naqvi said that an agreement had already been made regarding this decision, stating, "India is the host, and they will decide where to play, but we are ready to play at any neutral venue other than India." The statement came amid ongoing tensions over bilateral cricket ties. India had refused to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled from February 19 to March 9, and played its matches in Dubai, a model previously used during the 2023 Asia Cup. Read More: 'Women's team not to play in India' Following months of negotiations, both boards agreed on a hybrid model to resolve the deadlock. According to ESPNcricinfo, the model allows India to play at neutral venues for ICC tournaments hosted by Pakistan, and vice versa. 'This agreement applied to the 2025 men's Champions Trophy in Pakistan, the 2025 women's ODI World Cup in India, and the 2026 men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka,' the report said. Under the arrangement, neutral venues are proposed by the host board and must be approved by the ICC.
