The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is still waiting for a “formal clarification” from the ICC on the issue of not having their representative on stage for the closing ceremony of the Champions Trophy in Dubai. “We have filed a formal complaint with the ICC as what happened is unacceptable to us,” a PCB official said … Read more
India entered the final as firm favorites, but New Zealand made them sweat before Rohit Sharma & Co. sealed back-to-back ICC titles. Here are four key moments that decided the game: Rohit’s PowerPlay Assault – India’s game plan: Get off to a flyer before NZ spinners came into play. – Rohit Sharma: Most … Read more
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja shut down talks surrounding his retirement from One-Day International cricket following the Champions Trophy 2025 win in Dubai on Sunday. “No unnecessary rumours. Thanks,” Jadeja wrote in an Instagram story on Monday, in all likelihood referring to the post-match comments made by skipper Rohit Sharma, who curtly ended speculations over his … Read more
The absence of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials from the post-match presentation ceremony after the final of the Champions Trophy 2025, in Dubai on Sunday, raised a few eyebrows. Though Pakistan was the host of the tournament, none of its office-bearers were on stage for the ceremony as the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket … Read more
India’s captain Rohit Sharma poses with the winners trophy. | Photo Credit: AP India’s captain Rohit Sharma poses with the winners trophy. | Photo Credit: AP
Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar questioned the absence of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials from the post-match presentation ceremony after the final of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday. Pakistan was the host of the tournament. “India has won the Champions Trophy but I noticed there was no representative from the PCB after … Read more
Dubai: India’s coach Gautam Gambhir, skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during a practice session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final cricket match between India and New Zealand, in Dubai, UAE, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) (PTI03_08_2025_000312A) Dubai: India’s coach Gautam Gambhir, skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during a practice … Read more
India has dominated the Champions Trophy, marching unbeaten to the final, where it faces New Zealand on Sunday. However, the hybrid model — ensuring all of India’s matches were played in Dubai — has sparked debate among players and experts. Some call it an undeniable advantage, while others dismiss it as mere excuses. Here’s … Read more
Varun Chakaravarthy’s career has been filled with bursts of highs and lows. Starting as a professional only at 26, he found instant success moving from the TNPL and IPL to the national team in a dizzy three-year spell before falling out of favour just as quickly by the end of 2021. After reinventing himself over … Read more
The stage is set for a thrilling Champions Trophy 2025 final as India and New Zealand prepare to face off at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Here’s everything you need to know about the summit clash. Q: Which teams have qualified for the Champions Trophy 2025 final? A: India and New Zealand will … Read more