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"Hunger Is Even More": 37-Year-Old Ignored Star Raring For India Comeback

Once a vital cog of India's Test batting line-up, Cheteshwar Pujara, remains out of favour for around a year and 9 months now. His last appearance in the national colours came when India played Australia in the final of World Test Championship in June 2023. Since then, the right-handed batter has failed to make a cut into the team. The number 3 Test batter was the backbone of India's middle-order for many years, scoring 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60, with 19 centuries and 35 fifties. But once he was dropped, the team started looking for options beyond him.

Virat Kohli Struck On Knee Ahead Of Champions Trophy 2025 Final, Stops Training: Report

India are set to take on New Zealand in the final of Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The Rohit Sharma-led side will aim to clinch its second ICC title in less than a year. In June 2024, India won the T20 World Cup trophy. Talking about the ongoing tournament, Rohit and co. have looked in great touch. They won all their three group stage matches, playing against Bangladesh, Pakistan and New Zealand, before defeating Australia in the semi-final.

"Won't Be Surprised If...": Ravi Shastri's Big Take On India's Playing XI In Final vs New Zealand

After giving a flawless performance in the group stage and the semi-final, Team India has marched into the final of Champions Trophy 2025. In the summit clash, Rohit Sharma and co will be up against New Zealand on Sunday in Dubai. India edged past the mighty Australia in the semi-final by four wickets after putting up a dominating show. In the last match of the group stage, India defeated New Zealand after spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, who was making his Champions Trophy debut, took a brilliant fifer. Beaming with confidence, Team India went ahead with the same Playing XI in the semis against Australia.

"Had A Terror Incident": Pakistan Expert's Big Champions Trophy Revelation Ahead Of Final

Despite three Champions Trophy matches in the country getting abandoned due to rain, fans losing interest after the national team's premature exit, excessive spending on revamping stadiums, a hybrid model and suffocating security measures, experts in Pakistan still believe the marquee event was a success and could open the doors for more international events. Pakistan hosted the Champions Trophy on a hybrid model after India refused to send its team to the country due to security concerns, and instead played all its matches in Dubai.

On Women's Day, Rajasthan Royals Launch 'Pink Promise' Jersey For Mumbai Indians clash

Rajasthan Royals marked International Women's Day by unveiling an all-pink jersey for their much anticipated 'Pink Promise' match against Mumbai Indians slated on May 1 here during the upcoming IPL. The Royal Rajasthan Foundation, the CSR arm of Rajasthan Royals, launched a campaign film, titled ‘Aurat Hai Toh Bharat Hai' to promote women-led initiatives. The Royals will also contribute Rs 100 for every ticket purchased for the RR vs MI match toward women-led rural transformation in Rajasthan.

"Takes It Out Of You..." New Zealand Head Coach Gary Stead Reignites Champions Trophy Scheduling Debate

Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final clash against India, New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said that his team will learn from the mistakes that were made during the last group stage match and will come stronger during the championship game in the ongoing marquee event. India will play New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium. India is undefeated in the tournament so far, and the Kiwis have looked rock solid with bat and ball under Mitchell Santner's captaincy. The clash promises to be an epic sequel to the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy final, which New Zealand won.

Exclusive: Gautam Gambhir, Mohammed Shami Contradictory Statements Fanned 'Venue Advantage' Allegations - WC Winner

Cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting to witness the high voltage final match of Champions Trophy 2025 between India and New Zealand on Sunday in Dubai. Rohit Sharma and co have been the most dominating side in the tournament as they won all the group stage matches and then went on to beat Australia in the semi-final. They will now look to repeat their heroics against the Kiwis in the summit clash, in order to avenge the loss at the ODI World Cup 2019 semi-final.

Gautam Gambhir's Clear Take On KL Rahul's New Role In Champions Trophy 2025: "They've Been Talking..."

Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand, Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir outlined the reason behind shuffling the batting order and revealed that Axar's number five role allows him to express himself and exhibit his talent to the world. India will play New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium. India is undefeated in the tournament so far, and the Kiwis have looked rock solid with bat and ball under Mitchell Santner's captaincy.

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"Hunger Is Even More": 37-Year-Old Ignored Star Raring For India Comeback

Virat Kohli Struck On Knee Ahead Of Champions Trophy 2025 Final, Stops Training: Report

"Won't Be Surprised If...": Ravi Shastri's Big Take On India's Playing XI In Final vs New Zealand

"Had A Terror Incident": Pakistan Expert's Big Champions Trophy Revelation Ahead Of Final

On Women's Day, Rajasthan Royals Launch 'Pink Promise' Jersey For Mumbai Indians clash

"Takes It Out Of You..." New Zealand Head Coach Gary Stead Reignites Champions Trophy Scheduling Debate

Exclusive: Gautam Gambhir, Mohammed Shami Contradictory Statements Fanned 'Venue Advantage' Allegations - WC Winner

Gautam Gambhir's Clear Take On KL Rahul's New Role In Champions Trophy 2025: "They've Been Talking..."