India captain Rohit heads off retirement rumours
DUBAI : India captain Rohit Sharma has no plans to quit the 50-overs format anytime soon, the opener said after guiding the team to the Champions Trophy title in Dubai.
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Controversy Over Champions Trophy 2025 Final Presentation Ceremony. Pakistan Great Asks, "Why No..."
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is being strongly criticised for not sending a single representative to the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. As India won the title after beating New Zealand by four wickets in the final, the podium was shared by International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny and secretary Devajit Saikia and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) director Roger Twose to present accolades to players. PCB chief operating officer Sumair Ahmed, also the tournament director of the Champions Trophy, was in Dubai but was not invited to the podium.
Fans Accuse R Ashwin Of Targetting Rohit Sharma's Captaincy. Ex-India Star Shuts Down Trolls
Former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin clarified his statement about bringing mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy early in the attack against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final and slammed the trolls for misinterpreting his remark. Chakravarthy was introduced into the attack in the sixth over of the first inning. Ashwin took to X and gave his take on India skipper Rohit Sharma's decision. He wrote, "Varun in early! Not ideal." Rohit's gamble paid off as he broke the opening stand by pinning Will Young in front of the stumps. He opened the floodgates, and 'Chinaman' Kuldeep Yadav capitalised on the opening by weaving magic with his mastery in spin.
Watch: Sunil Gavaskar's Viral Dance As He Joins India's Champions Trophy 2025 Triumph Celebration
Rohit Sharma-led India achieved something on Sunday that has never been done in the history of cricket. The Indian cricket team became the first side to win the Champions Trophy 2025 thrice - 2002 (joint champions), 2013 and now the 2025 edition. Former Indian cricket team legend Sunil Gavaskar could not hide his joy after India defeated New Zealand to win the Champions Trophy and broke into a dance that is breaking the internet.
Who Is RJ Mahvash? Mystery Girl Spotted With Yuzvendra Chahal During Champions Trophy Final
Veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal made headlines after he was spotted with famous social media influencer RJ Mahvash during the Champions Trophy 2025 final match between India and New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. The 34-year-old spinner is currently going through a tough time is his personal life as he is dealing with a divorce from his wife Dhanashree Verma. Chahal's presence with Mahvash left everyone curious as the fans took to social media and to know more about the duo.
Watch: Virat Kohli's Special Moment With Wife Anushka Sharma After Champions Trophy Triumph
India created history on Sunday as they edged past New Zealand by four wickets in the summit clash of Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Sunday. Chasing 252 against the Blackcaps, India reached home in 49 overs at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This was India's third Champions Trophy title which is the most by any team. Earlier, they clinched the coveted the trophy in 2002 (joint winners with Sri Lanka) and 2013. After the thrilling victory over the Kiwis, there were celebrations all over the ground as the players were overjoyed with the win.
Watch: Priceless Anushka Sharma-Rohit Sharma Moment After India's Champions Trophy Triumph
Team India defeated New Zealand in a closely-fought ICC Champions Trophy final on Sunday to further heal the wounds it had sustained with the defeat in the final of the ODI World Cup 2023. While the elusive 50-over World Cup title continues to be missing from Rohit's resume, he did become the second Indian captain to win more than one ICC title by clinching the coveted trophy in Dubai. As celebrations began after India's triumphant performance, Rohit also had a warm exchange with Anushka Sharma, the wife of Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli.
Bittersweet for Black Caps after another final loss
DUBAI : Skipper Mitchell Santner was proud of the way New Zealand went about their Champions Trophy campaign but was left with a bittersweet feeling after the Black Caps once again ended up on the losing side in a major global tournament.