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Rohit Sharma To Retire If India Lose Champions Trophy Final? BCCI Source's Massive Claim In Report

Rohit Sharma's future was a matter of intense debate after India's loss in the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Rohit is two months shy of 38 and has already retired from the T20I format. After the T20 World Cup 2024 win, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja decided to focus on only two formats. India's next Test series is in June when they tour England, while India's next major ODI tournament is the 2027 ODI World Cup. Now, with so much time between the Champions Trophy 2025 and the next World Cup, there is a school of thought that It is time for the transition to take place.

Javed Akhtar's Message To Mohammed Shami Amid Roza Row In Champions Trophy: "Reactionary Bigoted Idiots"

Indian cricket team pacer Mohammed Shami found himself embroiled in an unnecessary controversy after being targeted over not keeping Roza (fast) during the ICC Champions Trophy match against Australia. The visual of Shami consuming an energy drink during the match, which fell after the start of the holy month of Ramzan, became a big talking-point on social media. The visual prompted the national president of the All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, to label Shami a 'sinner' for the act.

Champions Trophy 'Unfair Advantage': Cheteshwar Pujara's Blunt Verdict Puts End To Controversy

The critical sentiment over India's 'unfair advantage' controversy in the ICC Champions Trophy continues to grow, with several former cricketers and even current stars highlighting how the hybrid model for the tournament highly favours India. As part of the agreement between the International Cricket Council, the Pakistan Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Rohit Sharma's men were scheduled to play all their games in Dubai during the Champions Trophy. As India progress to the final of the tournament, it's the format of the tournament that's being credited more for their success than the players' performances.

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Final Pitch Selected. Here's Its Pakistan Connection

The pitch for the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and Pakistan has reportedly been selected. With the title-decider in Dubai just two days away, the authorities have finalised the strip, of many, which will be put into use on Sunday. The ground staff reportedly watered the entire square ahead of the final, and have decided to mark the center-wicket for the final between India and New Zealand. Notably, it's the same wicket that was used for the high-profile India vs Pakistan clash in the group stage of the tournament.

Shubman Gill Nominated For ICC Player Of The Month For February

Riding on his superb performance in the ODI series against England last month, ace India top-order batter Shubman Gill has been nominated along with Australia's Steve Smith and New Zealand's Glenn Phillips for the ICC 'Player of the Month' for February. Gill, who is currently in Dubai with the Indian team for the ongoing Champions Trophy, scored 406 runs, averaging 101.50 at a strike-rate of 94.19 in the five ODIs that he had played in February. Gill hit a purple patch in the three-match series against England, scoring 87 (in Nagpur), 60 (in Cuttack), and 112 (in Ahmedabad) as he was adjudged the 'Player of the Series' in the hosts' 3-0 clean sweep.

KL Rahul Has Accepted His New Role As Number 6 Batter: Coach Sitanshu Kotak

KL Rahul's demotion to No. 6 has been discussed threadbare but India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said the wicketkeeper-batter has accepted the new role wholeheartedly, which has given the batting a lot more depth. Rahul has enjoyed immense success as the No. 5 batter, scoring over 1,000 runs at an average in excess of 50, but since the ODI series against Sri Lanka last year, he has been batting a position down. However, Rahul has shown signs of adapting to the demands of the rather unfamiliar slot, and it was evident when he made an unbeaten 42 against Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal.

Virat Kohli, India Batters' Special Practice Session Ahead Of Champions Trophy Final

Indian batters on Friday extensively honed their skill against left-arm and off-spin variations ahead of facing New Zealand's Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday. The top and middle-order batters faced the in-house spin quartet of Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja, before taking on an ensemble of local spinners.

"If He Fails In One Innings...": Brutal Take On India Star Ahead Of Champions Trophy Final

KL Rahul has been one of Team India's unsung hero during its journey to the Champions Trophy 2025 final. Rahul scored a vital 42 in India's semi-final run chase against Australia, staying unbeaten at the end and taking India home. Such has been Rahul's impact, that head coach Gautam Gambhir has staunchly defended him through any criticism. However, Rahul has had to bat a position lower - from No. 5 to No. 6 - for India, in order to fit in Axar Patel. Legendary India cricketer Anil Kumble hailed Rahul, and also stated that he should return to his original position.

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Rohit Sharma To Retire If India Lose Champions Trophy Final? BCCI Source's Massive Claim In Report

Javed Akhtar's Message To Mohammed Shami Amid Roza Row In Champions Trophy: "Reactionary Bigoted Idiots"

Champions Trophy 'Unfair Advantage': Cheteshwar Pujara's Blunt Verdict Puts End To Controversy

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Final Pitch Selected. Here's Its Pakistan Connection

Shubman Gill Nominated For ICC Player Of The Month For February

KL Rahul Has Accepted His New Role As Number 6 Batter: Coach Sitanshu Kotak

Virat Kohli, India Batters' Special Practice Session Ahead Of Champions Trophy Final

"If He Fails In One Innings...": Brutal Take On India Star Ahead Of Champions Trophy Final