NEW DELHI: Why did the Indian think tank opt for five spinners? Would the Dubai conditions favour Team India? Did India’s pace attack look vulnerable, especially with Mohammed Shami just returning from injury and Jasprit Bumrah being unavailable? Could India replicate their 2013 Champions Trophy glory?All questions were put to rest as India defeated New…
India’s captain Rohit Sharma (R) and teammates after receiving the white blazers during the presentation ceremony of the Champions Trophy. (AP) Indian cricket team are slated to depart separately to different cities following their Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai on Sunday. This rules out the possibility of an open-top bus parade, something that had been…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma performed an impromptu “Dandiya” dance while gripping the stumps shortly after India won the Champions Trophy. Gautam Gambhir, the head coach, hugged his wards as he moved around the field with a rare broad smile.After such a glorious night, those scenes were not out of the ordinary. ‘Not…
Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India head coach and former opener Gautam Gambhir is known for his intense demeanor, rarely seen flashing a smile. Staying true to his reputation, he maintained a serious expression throughout the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand. Fully engaged in the game, he…
NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma gave a special mention to the “silent hero” Shreyas Iyer after India scripted another triumphant chapter in its rich cricketing history.India clinched the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final on Sunday. This marked India’s third Champions Trophy triumph, having previously…
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday mocked Congress after India’s Champions Trophy victory, highlighting the grand old party leader Shama Mohamed’s earlier controversial comments about Rohit Sharma‘s physique. Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed had previously faced criticism for calling the Indian captain “fat” and “unimpressive.”Taking to social media, BJP shared a video featuring…
Rohit Sharma with the ICC Champions Trophy (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s dominance in world cricket over the past two years, particularly in limited-overs formats, has been nothing short of remarkable. The Rohit Sharma-led side has played in all three major ICC tournament finals in this period, winning two of them and establishing themselves as…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma led by example with a crucial 76, complementing a dominant spin-bowling display, as India clinched a record third Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand on Sunday.This win adds to India’s previous triumphs in 2002 and 2013, making them the only team to claim the title three times,…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma celebrate after winning the Champions Trophy in Dubai. (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: India ended their 12-year ICC ODI title drought in style, defeating New Zealand by four wickets to claim their record-breaking third ICC Champions Trophy title on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. Star batter Virat Kohli, reflecting on…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: In a delightful post-match moment, Indian cricketing stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma lit up the Dubai International Cricket Stadium with their ‘Dandiya’ steps. After India’s thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final, the two Indian icons celebrated in style — by…
