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Gambhir Gambhir Forces Massive U-Turn On Social Media Sentiments, 'KKR Quota' Memes Viral

Criticised time and again for backing his former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mates Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy and even Shreyas Iyer for national selection, Gautam Gambhir made the entire cricket fanbase on social media take a U-turn. Gambhir was reportedly the mind behind Varun Chakravarthy's inclusion in India's ODI squad for the ICC Champions Trophy despite the fact that the mystery spinner hadn't made his debut in the 50-over format until the England series right before the marquee event. Yet, Varun shone with the ball in the match against New Zealand on Sunday, proving why Gambhir was right to back him.

"You Can't Do That": Commentator Blasts Ravindra Jadeja For Unacceptable Act Against New Zealand

India's spin might was in full show against New Zealand at the Champions Trophy 2025 as they spun a web and defended a low total of 249/9. It was not just another win but a comprehensive one as India outplayed New Zealand by 44 runs. Apart from Hardik Pandya, all the other Kiwi wickets were taken by spinners. Varun Chakravarthy took five, Kuldeep Yadav two, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel one each. Jadeja got his only wicket in the 33rd over as he trapped Tom Latham in front of the wicket with a brilliant delivery. The New Zealand batter went for a reverse sweep but misjudged the line, as the ball hit his thigh.

Watch: Anushka Sharma's Sweet Interaction With Rohit Sharma's Newborn Goes Viral

A sweet video of Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, who is also the wife of Virat Kohli, meeting Rohit Sharma's newborn son Ahaan has melted the internet. The clip that is going viral on social media is from the India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 match that took place in Dubai on Sunday. In the video, Rohit's wife Ritika Sajdeh could be seen carrying Ahaan on her arms when Anushka cutely interacts with the three-month old baby. Watch the video here -

Watch: Virat Kohli Touches Axar Patel's Feet After Spinner Gets Kane Williamson's Wicket

A funny video involving Virat Kohli and Axar Patel from India's Champions Trophy match vs New Zealand is going viral on social media. During the Group A game between the sides in Dubai on Sunday, the Blackcaps were chasing a target of 250. Kane Williamson held one end tight and kept New Zealand going in the chase despite India making comebacks with wickets at regular intervals. The batter was threatening to take the game away from India but Axar sent him packing on his individual score of 81, leaving New Zealand in deep trouble.

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Gambhir Gambhir Forces Massive U-Turn On Social Media Sentiments, 'KKR Quota' Memes Viral

"You Can't Do That": Commentator Blasts Ravindra Jadeja For Unacceptable Act Against New Zealand

Watch: Anushka Sharma's Sweet Interaction With Rohit Sharma's Newborn Goes Viral

Watch: Virat Kohli Touches Axar Patel's Feet After Spinner Gets Kane Williamson's Wicket

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