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R Ashwin Disagrees With ICC On 'Player Of The Tournament' Pick. "Has To Be..."

Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin feels mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy was the 'X-Factor' in the Champions Trophy, saying that his performances helped the Rohit Sharma-led side lift the title. Despite not playing the entire tournament, Chakravarthy made the most of the backing given to him by captain Rohit and head coach Gautam Gambhir. For the unversed, Chakravarthy wasn't part of India's initial Champions Trophy squad, and was only added after he impressed in the white-ball series against England.

"Match-Fixing Was At Its Peak In 1990s," Claims Ex-Pakistan Captain. Says "Will Expose Everything"

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has made a sensational claim regarding the national cricket team of the 1990s. The ex-wicketkeeper batter, who went on to play over 200 international matches for Pakistan, claimed that "match-fixing was at its peak" during the 1990s. Notably, Rashid played for the nation from 1992 to 2003. He added that he will reveal everything related to match-fixing it in detail in his upcoming book. Earlier, Latif had also said that players of that period should be kept away from Pakistan cricket.

"He Is Watching Us...": Hardik Pandya Gives Tear-Jerking Homage To Father After Champions Trophy Win

Following India's win over New Zealand to win the ICC Champions Trophy title, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya remembered his late father, saying that he has been "blessing" him with all the success he is getting. Hardik concluded yet another memorable tournament for him with both bat and ball, playing a crucial role in India's Champions Trophy win as an all-rounder, scoring 99 runs in four innings with the best score of 45 and picking four wickets. With this, the flamboyant right-handed hitter continues his hot streak in ICC tournaments, once again proving how clutch a player, he is for Men in Blue.

"Try To Play Against India's 'B' Team": Yograj Singh's Scathing Attack At Pakistan Great

Former cricketer Yograj Singh launched a scathing tirade at ex-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq for his remark about testing the Indian side against Pakistan in 10 Tests, 10 ODIs and 10 T20Is. Saqlain faced backlash after making a shocking statement about the Indian team. According to him, if India is truly a good side, then it should play 10 Tests, 10 ODIs and 10 T20Is against Pakistan and see which is a better side. After India orchestrated a memorable four-wicket victory in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand, Yograj slammed Saqlain and feels Pakistan should try playing against India's 'B' team.

Rohit Sharma's Honest Dubai Venue Admission Amid 'Advantage' Row In Champions Trophy

Moments after India sealed the Champions Trophy, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli broke into an impromptu ‘Dandiya' dance, holding the stumps. Head coach Gautam Gambhir walked around the field with a rare wide grin, hugging his wards. Those were not unusual scenes after such a resplendent night. Beyond the obvious, that footage carried a profound inner meaning for the troika. Few individuals in the last six months have been hounded as much as Gambhir, Rohit and Kohli after the team's largely ordinary run.

Virat Kohli Lets Loose, Joins In The Fun With Champagne Attack On India Teammate. Internet Goes Wild

Virat Kohli lifted the Champions Trophy 2025 as India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final in Dubai on Sunday. This takes Kohli's ICC title count to four, having first won the 2011 World Cup, almost 14 years ago. Being 22 years old then, Kohli is no longer a spring chicken. At 36, he is not only a veteran of the squad, but also one of the most highly-regarded. However, while he did not quite recreate his 'Gangnam style' dance moves from India's 2013 Champions Trophy win, he did let himself loose during the celebrations.

Angry PCB Rejects ICC's Explanation Over Pak Officials' Snub At Champions Trophy Ceremony: Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to register its protest with the ICC for ignoring its CEO and Champions Trophy tournament director Sumair Ahmed Syed during the event's closing ceremony in Dubai. A source in the PCB said on Monday that chairman Mohsin Naqvi was not satisfied with the explanation given by the ICC for not having Ahmed on stage at the presentation ceremony on Sunday. "The ICC, apparently, has said it had prepared for Mohsin Naqvi to be on stage so when he didn't show up for the final, they changed their plan," the source said.

Rohit Sharma Urges Jay Shah To Dance After Champions Trophy Win, Gautam Gambhir Can't Stop Laughing

Team India lifted the Champions Trophy 2025 after beating New Zealand by four wickets in the final in Dubai on Sunday. The match was followed by scenes of jubilant celebration from players of the team, led by a wholesome visual of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma playing with the stumps. Later, it could be seen in a video that went viral on social media that India captain Rohit Sharma was urging International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah to join them in a celebratory dance.

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R Ashwin Disagrees With ICC On 'Player Of The Tournament' Pick. "Has To Be..."

"Match-Fixing Was At Its Peak In 1990s," Claims Ex-Pakistan Captain. Says "Will Expose Everything"

"He Is Watching Us...": Hardik Pandya Gives Tear-Jerking Homage To Father After Champions Trophy Win

"Try To Play Against India's 'B' Team": Yograj Singh's Scathing Attack At Pakistan Great

Rohit Sharma's Honest Dubai Venue Admission Amid 'Advantage' Row In Champions Trophy

Virat Kohli Lets Loose, Joins In The Fun With Champagne Attack On India Teammate. Internet Goes Wild

Angry PCB Rejects ICC's Explanation Over Pak Officials' Snub At Champions Trophy Ceremony: Report

Rohit Sharma Urges Jay Shah To Dance After Champions Trophy Win, Gautam Gambhir Can't Stop Laughing