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"Proud Of...": Kapil Dev's Reaction To India Winning Champions Trophy 2025 Is Golden

Kapil Dev, the captain of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, is "proud" of the Indian team that etched its name in history by lifting the Champions Trophy in Dubai. In a pulsating atmosphere from the sold-out crowd at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India outwitted New Zealand on Sunday with a four-wicket win to add another trophy to its glittering cabinet. Since Rohit Sharma's side earned a place in history, wishes have been pouring in from across the globe, celebrating India's monumental victory. Kapil extended his wishes to the trophy-winning side and told reporters during an event on Tuesday, "Very good, excellent, fantastic and proud of my team."

PCB's Financial Health In Question After Embarrassing Cost-Cutting Steps

In a stunning development, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has resorted to cost-cutting measures including slashing the match fees of players in domestic cricket, raising questions about the financial health of the sport's apex body in the country. The PCB has reduced the match fees of cricketers participating in the upcoming National T20 Championship from 100,000 rupees per match to 10,000 per match with reserve players getting 5000 per match. The tournament begins on March 14. The reduction in match fees has caused concern among players and the board is also considering spending less on development of domestic cricket.

SAFF U19 Championship 2025 Draw Done, India To Face Nepal, Sri Lanka In Group B

Hosts India were drawn alongside Nepal and Sri Lanka in Group B of the SAFF U19 Championship 2025 in the draw conducted in Kathmandu on Tuesday. The Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh, will host the third edition of the regional U19 men's tournament from May 9 to 18, 2025. The venue had also hosted the Santosh Trophy final round last year. Maldives, Bhutan and Bangladesh were drawn in Group A. For the draw, the teams were seeded in three pots based on the latest FIFA men's rankings as of December 2024. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals that will be played on May 16. The final will take place on May 18.

Controversy Over Champions Trophy 2025 Ceremony Continues As PCB Take Massive Step

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is still waiting for a "formal clarification" from the ICC on the issue of not have their representative on stage for the closing ceremony of the Champions Trophy in Dubai. India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the title clash on Sunday to win the tournament for the third time. "We have filed a formal complaint with the ICC as what happened is unacceptable to us," a PCB official said on Tuesday. The controversy erupted when Sumair Ahmed, who is the chief operating officer of the PCB and was also the tournament director of the Champions Trophy, was not invited on stage for the final presentation.

Sunil Gavaskar Ends Champions Trophy 2025 'Unfair Advantage' Talks, Says "England Didn't Win..."

Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sunil Gavaskar ended the debate over India enjoying any kind of 'unfair advantage' during their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. India played all of their matches - including the final - in Dubai after their government decided to not send the national side to Pakistan due to political tensions. As a result, several ex-cricketers as well as current players pointed out that it was a huge advantage for Rohit Sharma and Co as they were aware of their fixtures and they did not have to travel to other venues. However, Gavaskar completely rubbished such claims after India's win over New Zealand in the final and even namedropped the England cricket team in his explanation.

On India Not Travelling To Pakistan For Champions Trophy, Hardik Pandya's Honest Admission: "Above My..."

Following India's unprecedented Champions Trophy success, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya opened up on BCCI's call of not sending the team to Pakistan for the tournament. India played all of their matches in Dubai under a hybrid model, including Sunday's final against New Zealand which they won by a margin of four wickets. After the final at the Dubai International Stadium, Hardik addressed a question regarding India not travelling to Pakistan for the marquee event. He suggested that he is no one to decide why the team was not allowed to travel to Pakistan.

Most people around the world are now breathing polluted air, researchers warn

Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17 per cent of cities globally meeting air pollution guidelines, a new report has found.

Rohit Sharma Reaches Mumbai After CT Celebrations. Report Says "Virat Kohli Left Hotel..."

The Indian cricketers, led by Rohit Sharma, have made a quiet return home following their triumph in the Champions Trophy in Dubai. After leading India to their second ICC title in nine months, skipper Rohit landed back in Mumbai on Monday night. The squad members have got a week off before they join their respective IPL teams ahead of the tournament beginning March 22. "All the players with families left from Dubai on Monday. There are some players who have stayed back for a couple of days," a BCCI source told PTI.

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"Proud Of...": Kapil Dev's Reaction To India Winning Champions Trophy 2025 Is Golden

PCB's Financial Health In Question After Embarrassing Cost-Cutting Steps

SAFF U19 Championship 2025 Draw Done, India To Face Nepal, Sri Lanka In Group B

Controversy Over Champions Trophy 2025 Ceremony Continues As PCB Take Massive Step

Sunil Gavaskar Ends Champions Trophy 2025 'Unfair Advantage' Talks, Says "England Didn't Win..."

On India Not Travelling To Pakistan For Champions Trophy, Hardik Pandya's Honest Admission: "Above My..."

Most people around the world are now breathing polluted air, researchers warn

Rohit Sharma Reaches Mumbai After CT Celebrations. Report Says "Virat Kohli Left Hotel..."