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"If India Played In Pakistan...": Wasim Akram Ends All Debate, Gives Final Verdict After Champions Trophy

A huge point of discussion during the Champions Trophy 2025 has been whether Team India got an advantage due to playing all of their games in Dubai. India played all their games at a neutral venue after they did not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, and several experts stated that it was an unfair advantage given to them. However, Pakistan legend Wasim Akram has stated that it would not have made a difference even if India had travelled to Pakistan for the tournament.

ODI World Cup Some Distance Away But India Need Rohit Sharma In This Transition Phase

There were two instances during Rohit Sharma's lengthy post-tournament press conference on Sunday when the issue of his retirement cropped up. The first time the subject was broached with him after a triumphant campaign in the Champions Trophy in Dubai, the Indian captain gave an open-ended answer, "No future plans, jaise chal raha hain, chalta rahega (the way it is going, it will continue that way)." When he next mentioned the dreaded 'R' word, it was more voluntary and was an afterthought to a completely different question.

Rohit Sharma Ignored As 6 Indians Make It To ICC Team Of Champions Trophy Including Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer

The talismanic Virat Kohli was the biggest name among six Indian players picked in the 12-member 'Team of the Tournament' picked by the International Cricket Council for the Champions Trophy. India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final in Dubai on Sunday to win the tournament for the third time after 2002 (joint winners) and 2013. India have been runners-up twice in 2000 and 2017. Besides Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy and pacer Mohammed Shami featured in the playing XI, while all-rounder Axar Patel was named the 12th man.

Geopolitics and lack of buzz blight Champions Trophy's return

Geopolitical reality, lack of buzz in host nation Pakistan and mediocre cricket in general meant Champions Trophy's much-anticipated return to the calendar did not go according to plan for the governing International Cricket Council (ICC).

Rohit Sharma Puts Champions Trophy Medal Across Daughter's Neck, Moment Breaks Internet

Some adorable family moments unfolded at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium after Team India defeated New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday. Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Ritika Sajdeh, KL Rahul, Athiya Shetty, etc. were all spotted at the venue as India scripted history in the tournament. As India secured a 4-wicket win, the players gathered in the ground with their family members, celebrating the success on the global stage. Virat's warm and long hug with Anushka was the first to break the internet while Rohit and others also celebrated with their closed ones.

"There Were Moments In The Past...": Virat Kohli's Candid Revelation After Champions Trophy Success

Superstar Virat Kohli says lessons learned from tough defeats in past ICC knock-out games have the paved the way for India's second major title in less than 12 months. India won the T20 World Cup in June last year and on Sunday, they lifted the Champions Trophy for the third time. It was a total team effort from Rohit Sharma's men over the course of their campaign in the UAE. "It's been a long time since we've had a Champions Trophy, and the format is really good. This was our aim. After a tough tour of Australia, we came here and won a big tournament, which has once again boosted our confidence as a team," Kohli told the host broadcaster.

"Once Fled Sharjah To Escape Playing Pakistan": Inzamam-ul-Haq Attacks Sunil Gavaskar

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has blasted batting great Sunil Gavaskar after the claimed that even India's B team can give Pakistan a run for their money. Gavaskar's remarks came after India beat Pakistan in a one-sided Champions Trophy encounter last month. He suggested that Pakistan can't even beat India's B team. "I think a B team (from India) certainly (can give Pakistan a run for their money). C team, I am not too sure. But a B team will be very, very hard to beat for Pakistan in their current form," said Gavaskar.

Fuming PCB To Escalate Matter Over Officials' Snub At Champions Trophy Ceremony: Report

A controversy erupted on Sunday over the failure of the ICC to invite a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official on stage for the closing ceremony of the Champions Trophy in Dubai. A source said that the PCB's chief executive officer Sumair Ahmed, who is also the director of the tournament, was present at the venue but was not invited for the ceremony. "PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi didn't go to Dubai because of prior commitments as federal minister for interior but the PCB CEO was sent to represent Pakistan at the final and closing presentation," the source said.

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"If India Played In Pakistan...": Wasim Akram Ends All Debate, Gives Final Verdict After Champions Trophy

ODI World Cup Some Distance Away But India Need Rohit Sharma In This Transition Phase

Rohit Sharma Ignored As 6 Indians Make It To ICC Team Of Champions Trophy Including Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer

Geopolitics and lack of buzz blight Champions Trophy's return

Rohit Sharma Puts Champions Trophy Medal Across Daughter's Neck, Moment Breaks Internet

"There Were Moments In The Past...": Virat Kohli's Candid Revelation After Champions Trophy Success

"Once Fled Sharjah To Escape Playing Pakistan": Inzamam-ul-Haq Attacks Sunil Gavaskar

Fuming PCB To Escalate Matter Over Officials' Snub At Champions Trophy Ceremony: Report