Lucknow Super Giants has created the biggest mess before the start of their campaign. The latest chat buster show has been released on LSG's official Twitter page website where a host asks Miller to pick his most heartbreak moment which had games like the T20 World Cup and 2023 IPL Final. It was not yet understandable on what basis this question was asked to him. For every player emotional constrain are the same and asking him this type of question and making him feel guilty fact was the most utter one. 

Once the video reached to consderable audience then it was backfired misreably where LSG was lashed badly for hurting the sentiments of miller. Miller have been an intergral part of South Africa team and has been the back of every franchise which he has played for, this year David Miller has been bought by Lucknow Super Gaints at the price of 7.5 crore. 

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Questions For Miller And The Public Outrage

Miller has played several important innings and some have been successful and some have been wrenched in his efforts. Likewise in the video, he was asked by the anchor   Miller to pick out his worst heartbreaks. Which started from the IPL 2014 final which was between Punjab vs Kolkata where Kolkata won their second title by beating Punjab, at that time Miller was part of Kings xi Punjab. The second one was when he was associated with GT in 2023 where Csk beat them at the final ball while last year they were the champions of Ipl 2022.

Manifesting zero heartbreaks for Miller bhai this season 🤞 pic.twitter.com/4zd5FbtblW

— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) March 20, 2025

Then the question was even more pathetic when he was asked to choose among losses suffered in World Cups, such as the T20 World Cup 2024 final. It has gained wide spread criticism to the franchise for defaming their player like this. 

Yet The Video On Twitter

As a sports lover though which team you support or wherever the player belongs to, his efforts and dedication must be appreciated and Miller's efforts have been tirelessly awesome with the passion he plays the game. It was his bad luck on that day and luckily Surya Kumar caught Miller in the thrilling contest, what if it had not happened? Miller would have won the trophy for  South Africa. It was the best efforts of the Indian team that they removed him as the danger preceded them more. 

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Can anyone ever imagine this being done to Virat Kohli or Sachin Tendulkar? 🧐

No.

Because IPL teams don't view foreign players as human beings.

Once the money has been paid, the foreign players are dancing circus bears on a leash.

— Radio Cricket formerly AltCricket (@RadioCricket) March 21, 2025

It's a SHAME that you guys still haven't deleted this even after so much outrage.

— Aditya (@adityakumar480) March 21, 2025

It was so uncomfortable to watch, I feel sorry for you @DavidMillerSA12. They counted his all failures in front of him and Miller is looking uncomfortable for sure.

— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) March 20, 2025

The worst part is that even after heavy backlash the video hasn't been removed from their Twitter site. And people have been lambasting the franchise. Even some of them said this franchise was going to pay the price for what they did. 

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a Women's One-Day tri-series between India, Sri Lanka, and South Africa. The competition will be held in April and May at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

This tri-series will ready all three sides for the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup. The teams will have four matches each, and the first two teams on the table will be ready to go into the final on May 11. All matches will be day games.

Post-tri-series, Indian women will visit England for a tour comprising five T20Is and three ODIs in June-July.

Tri-Series Fixture List:

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🚨 TRI SERIES IS BACK FOR INDIA 🚨

- India, Sri Lanka & South Africa will play a Women's ODI Tri series in April-May 2025. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/HdH78zODSJ

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) March 6, 2025

Currently, Indian players are competing in the Women's Premier League (WPL), which started on February 14 and will conclude on March 15.

This tri-series promises exciting matches and will be an important step in preparing for the upcoming World Cup.

The Indian head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has found himself at the center of controversy after firing back at critics who suggested that India had an "undeniable advantage" in the Champions Trophy thanks to the fact that all their matches are in Dubai. Gambhir was speaking in the post-match press conference after India's win over Australia when he elaborated vehemently on the critics' comments that sparked a backlash from South Africa, to which the media called, among others, his rebuttal "arrogant.".

With the criticisms brazenly leveled against the team, Gambhir held nothing back. "Some people are just perpetual cribbers, man. They've got to grow up," he shot back, silencing the allegations. He also discarded the idea of there being any kind of an advantage to be had, claiming not even the Indian team had practiced at the venue of the tournament.

"What undue advantage? We haven't practiced here even a day. We practice at ICC Academy, and the conditions here and there are 180 degrees different," he explained.

Sections of South African media did not take Gambhir's outspoken remarks in good faith and accused him of having an overly defensive and dismissive attitude. Some reports labeled his remarks as arrogant and maintained he failed to acknowledge the concern over the timing and venues of the tournament. 

Gautam Gambhir Targeted By South Africa Media With 'Hollow Victory' Jibe: "Cringe-Worthy..."https://t.co/V8HENX12K9 pic.twitter.com/NB2HbTsK9h

— CricketNDTV (@CricketNDTV) March 6, 2025

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This heated argument has made cricket fans and analysts fall out of favor with one another. Most of them are coming in favor of Gambhir. His team played well and was given a stern reply to the people against it; bad comments according to the few people. 

As the Champions Trophy matures, this debate will likely intensify the already charged atmosphere of the competition. Gambhir may or may not speak any further words. He may just let his team's action do the talking

New Zealand claimed a big win against South Africa in the second Semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to reach their third Champions Trophy Final. 

Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore hosted the second Semi-final match on Wednesday (March 5), where New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner chose to bat first after winning the toss. While New Zealand scored 362/6 in 50 overs, the record total in the tournament history, South Africa replied with 312/9 in 50 overs. 

Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson scored 100s; Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips produced valuable 49s

While the Kiwi opener Will Young scored 21 runs, and he had a 48-run opening partnership with Rachin Ravindra, Ravindra and Kane Williamson set the big total tone with a 164-run partnership for the second wicket. While Ravindra recorded his fifth ODI century in 93 balls, Williamson recorded his 15th ODI century in 91 balls. Ravindra fell after scoring 108 off 101 balls with 13 fours and one six, while Williamson scored 102 off 94 balls with 10 fours and two sixes.

In the late moment, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips fired the Proteas bowlers to add significant quick runs. Mitchell and Phillips had a 57-run partnership for the fifth wicket in just five overs. While Mitchell scored 49 off 37 balls (four fours and one six), Phillips ended the innings with 49 not out in 27 balls (six fours and one six). 

Among the South African bowlers, Lungi Ngidi (3/72) took three wickets and Kagiso Rabada (2/70) picked up two wickets. However, in the last powerplay, the Proteas bowlers conceded 110 runs.

David Miller's tournament's fastest century record was too late for South Africa

In reply, after the opener Ryan Rickelton (17) lost his wicket early, his opening partner and the captain Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen set a solid partnership of 105-run for the second wicket. However, their partnership took enough balls as the next dangerous batters couldn't handle the required run rate pressures. Also, Blackcaps spinners simply bowled well to take regular wickets which put the Proteas away from the game.

While Bavuma was dismissed for 56 off 71 balls (four fours and one six), Van de Dussen scored 69 off 66 balls (four fours and two sixes). The next two key batters, Aiden Markram (31) and Heinrich Klaasen (3) failed in the chasing, while David Miller's single-handed battle till the end wasn't enough for the Proteas.

At the end of the 40 overs, South Africa were struggling at 223/8. While there was no hope for the inaugural ICC Champions Trophy champions, Miller still tried his best to take the game as close as possible. After scoring his first 50 runs in 46 balls, the 35-year-old left-handed middle-order batter completed his century in 67 balls, which set a new record for the fastest century in the tournament history. Miller remained not out for 100 off 67 balls (10 fours and four sixes).

New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra won the Player of the Match award for taking one wicket (1/20) and two more catches along with the most valuable century. Captain Mitchell Santner (3/43), Matt Henry (2/43), Glenn Phillips (2/27) and Michael Bracewell (1/53) managed to take important wickets in the match.   

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India vs New Zealand match in the Final

On Sunday (March 9), India and New Zealand will face each other in the Final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. 

The second Semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, New Zealand vs South Africa, experienced a comfortable win for the Blackcaps, while Proteas batter David Miller's late fun ended with a new record for the fastest century in the history of ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (2nd Semi-final): New Zealand set a record total of 362/6

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner chose to bat first at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where we have already experienced high-scoring matches in the tournament. With the help of twin centuries by Rachin Ravindra (108) and Kane Williamson (102), and late blasts from Daryl Mitchell (49) and Glenn Phillips (49*), New Zealand set a tournament record total of 362/6 in 50 overs.

It was a very challenging target where the dangerous Proteas batting line-up made the game on with the 105-run second wicket partnership between captain Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen. But once that partnership was broken, South Africa were losing at regular intervals, where Bavuma scored 56, Van der Dussen scored 66, Aiden Markram scored 31, and Heinrich Klaasen scored only three runs. At the end, David Miller was the lone fighter, while he had no support from the other end.   

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David Miller fought alone in the end and recorded the fastest ICC Champions Trophy century

Although the match was already gone before the beginning of the last powerplay, where South Africa were battling at 223/8 in 40 overs, Miller showed the best fightback despite no hope. The left-handed middle-order batter scored first 50 runs in 46 balls and next 50 runs in just 21 balls. With a double on the final ball of the match, Miller recorded his seventh ODI century which he completed in 67 balls with the help of 10 fours and four sixes. 

Miller broke the joint record of Virender Sehwag and Josh Inglis

Although the match was already gone as South Africa scored 312/9, and New Zealand won the Semi-final by 50 runs, Miller ended the tournament journey with the fastest century in ICC Champions Trophy history. The previous record was the 77-ball century by Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag (vs England at Colombo in 2002) and Australian cricketer Josh Inglis (vs England at Lahore in 2025).

Match Details:

South Africa Probable Playing XI:

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New Zealand Probable Playing XI:

Key Players:

Match Preview & Key Battles:

Bavuma vs Henry: The South African captain will seek to counter Henry's new-ball threat.

Rabada vs Williamson: A battle of importance between South Africa's pace master and New Zealand's batting pillar.

Santner vs Klaasen & Miller: The Kiwi bowler will seek to manage South Africa's middle-order big-hitters.

Jansen & Ngidi vs Young & Ravindra: Early wickets might decide the game's direction.

Both sides have well-rounded teams, creating a thrilling encounter in the Champions Trophy 2025. South Africa's pace attack will be put to the test against New Zealand's determination, creating an exciting showdown for cricket enthusiasts around the globe. Watch out for what is sure to be an electrifying match!

Cricket has its share of unpredictable moments but what is transpiring in the Champions Trophy 2025 defies belief There is a shock all around as the tournament is following almost the exact script of the 2023 ODI World Cup The similarities are so astonishing that people have started referring to it as cricket's biggest repeat moment.
A Tournament on Repeat
As the matches went on, fans began noticing unusual similarities It was not merely one or two coincidences but a whole pattern repeating itself.

• KL Rahul concluded the first match with a six just like in 2023
• India secured their second match while chasing and Virat Kohli remained unbeaten again
• Afghanistan beat England in a huge upset just like two years ago
• The same four teams made it to the semifinals India Australia New Zealand and South Africa

It is as if the script of the 2023 World Cup has been copied and pasted into the Champions Trophy

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— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) March 1, 2025

Coincidence or Something Bigger
This strange chain of events has left experts and fans baffled Is this a huge coincidence or do cricket matches have an unusual habit of repeating themselves Some think it is a mere statistical rarity while others think that it is fate playing its role.
What Happens Next
As the tournament progresses to the final stage the largest question now is whether the similarities are going to repeat If India and Australia are set to play in the final again like in 2023 then it will be impossible to turn a blind eye to this trend.
For the time being, fans are simply relishing the bizarre feeling of repetition But one thing is for sure the Champions Trophy 2025 has been one of the most discussed tournaments in the history of cricket.

Inaugural ICC Champions Trophy winners South Africa started the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament with a thumping win against the tournament debutant Afghanistan in the first match of Group B. 

South African captain Temba Bavuma chose to bat first at the National Stadium in Karachi, while Heinrich Klaasen was absent from the team due to precaution after an injury. South Africa scored 315/6 in 50 overs, while Afghanistan were all out for 208 runs, as the Proteas won by 107 runs.

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Ryan Rickelton's first ODI century inspired three more 50s in South African innings

South Africa had a cautious start, and after the first powerplay, they mostly maintained the run rate of five per over. Opener Ryan Rickelton scored his maiden ODI century as the left-handed batter became the first South African wicketkeeper-batter to record a century in the ICC Champions Trophy. Before his freak run-out as bowler Rashid Khan's quick throw to the striker-end finished the opener's innings on 103 off 106 balls with seven fours and one six. 

Meanwhile, captain Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram scored crucial 50s to move the total to big challenging. Bavuma scored 58 off 76 balls (five fours), Van der Dussen scored 52 off 46 balls (three fours and two sixes), and Markram scored 52 not out off 36 balls (six fours and one six).

Among the Afghan bowlers, Mohammad Nabi took two wickets (2/51), while Fazalhaq Farooqi (1/59), Azmatullah Omarzai (1/39), and Noor Ahmed (1/65) got one wicket each. 

Only Rahmat Shah was the shining part in chasing

In reply, Afghanistan failed to provide a fight back to the challenging target on the tricky pitch. Apart from Rahmat Shah, who scored a fighting 90 off 92 balls with nine fours and one six and saved the team from a more embarrassing defeat, six other Afghan batters scored double-digit runs but all of them failed to reach the 20-run mark.  

South African bowlers Kagiso Rabada (3/36), Wiaan Mulder (2/36), and Lungi Ngidi (2/56) managed to pick up more than one wicket, while Marco Jansen (1/32) and Keshav Maharaj (1/46) also got one wicket each. For his impressive batting performance, Proteas opener Ryan Rickelton won the Player of the Match award.

South African opener and wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton scored a strong century during Proteas' first match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where they are facing tournament debutant Afghanistan at the National Stadium in Karachi.

South African skipper Tamba Bavuma chose to bat first after winning the toss in their tournament opening match, while the in-form Heinrich Klaasen missed out due to injury. Opener Ryan Rickelton provided a solid start, despite his opening partner Tony de Zorzi's (11) early dismissal and skipper Bavuma's cautious start. Rickelton's solid and a little aggressive nature unrested Afghan bowlers. 

Rickelton had a 129-run partnership with the skipper Bavuma for the second wicket, where the captain scored 58 runs before losing his wicket. The 28-year-old left-handed wicketkeeper-batter Rickelton completed his 50 runs in 48 balls and continued his solid batting performance. With the help of seven fours and one six, the left-handed batter completed his maiden ODI hundred, which came in his seventh ODI innings. After scoring 103 off 106 balls, Rickelton was run out. 

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Ryan Rickelton: First South African wicketkeeper-batter recorded a century in the ICC Champions Trophy

While Rickelton became the fifth South African batter to record a century in ICC Champions Trophy history, he was the first wicketkeeper-batter from South Africa to record a century in this tournament. The previous record in this tournament for a Proteas wicketkeeper-batter was 70 by AB de Villiers against India in Cardiff in 2013. Apart from Herschelle Gibbs, who hit three centuries in this tournament, all other four South African batters have recorded one century each in this competition.

South African batters with centuries in the ICC Champions Trophy

The inaugural ICC Champions Trophy winners South Africa have started their journey in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Friday (February 21) with their Group B fixture against Afghanistan at the National Stadium in Karachi. While the Proteas have already missed a few of their regular players before the tournament, their in-form explosive batter missed out on their tournament opener due to an injury. 

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In-form Heinrich Klaasen misses South Africa's CT 2025 opener

The 33-year-old explosive middle-order batter Heinrich Klaasen has missed out on South Africa's tournament opener against Afghanistan. He has been ruled out from the game as a precautionary measure due to a left elbow soft tissue injury. Since last December, South Africa have played four ODIs, and Klaasen scored 86, 97, 81, and 87 runs, respectively. Since 2024, Klaasen has been the leading ODI run-scorer for South Africa. 

South Africa will face Australia and England in the remaining two matches of the group stage. While Rawalpindi will host their next fixture against Australia on February 25, England will be their last group stage opponent on March 1 at Karachi. It will be interesting to see whether Klaasen becomes fit sooner or the Proteas face another blow. 

Tristan Stubbs isn't in the playing XI

Meanwhile, Tristan Stubbs is unlikely South Africa's first-choice player for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, as he wasn't selected in the playing XI for the Afghanistan match. The 24-year-old has played eight ODIs, where he has recorded one century and one half-century with a batting average of 41.50 and a strike rate of 89.89.  

While South Africa are struggling in the recent ODI matches, it is an important tournament for them. The wound of the shocking ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Final defeat against India is still very fresh for them, and this Champions Trophy is a serious journey beginning for them in the ODI format looking ahead to the next ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, which South Africa will host along with Zimbabwe and Namibia in late 2027.