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Rohit Sharma says he’s ‘not going to retire from this format’ after India win Champions Trophy
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Rohit Sharma says he’s ‘not going to retire from this format’ after India win Champions Trophy

India captain Rohit Sharma cleared the air on his rumoured retirement plans by telling journalists at the post-match press conference that he has no plans to retire. “One more thing: I’m not going to retire from this format. Just to make sure that no rumours are spread moving forward,” Rohit Sharma said at the end of the press conference on Sunday after he had guided India to its third Champions Trophy title. Thanks to a 76 from him at the top of the innings, India chased down New Zealand’s 252-run target with an over to spare and four wickets in hand. In the previous games, Rohit Sharma had been losing his wicket after getting starts for India as he tried to bully the opening bowlers of opposition teams. That approach clicked on Sunday in the final, when India needed it to work the most...
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Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma hits first fifty in 9th ICC final appearance
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Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma hits first fifty in 9th ICC final appearance

Eight years on since a three-ball duck in the 2017 Champions Trophy final against Pakistan, India captain Rohit Sharma made amends by scoring his first half-century in an ICC tournament final during the 2025 Champions Trophy summit clash against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. The 37-year-old Rohit waltzed to his half-century in only 41 balls as India motored past 50 within eight overs of a 253-run chase against New Zealand. FOLLOW LIVE: IND vs NZ Champions Trophy Live Blog Playing in his 9th ICC tournament final across formats and 18 years, Rohit went past the half-century mark for the first time, bettering a 31-ball 47 against Australia during the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad. Story continues below this ad Rohit, who went past the 11,000-run ma...
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‘Whether it’s Ronaldo, Messi or Djokovic…’: What Ravi Shastri said about Virat Kohli ahead of Champions Trophy final
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‘Whether it’s Ronaldo, Messi or Djokovic…’: What Ravi Shastri said about Virat Kohli ahead of Champions Trophy final

Former India coach Ravi Shastri hailed Virat Kohli’s energy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand, saying that the Indian batsman had the kind of energy that was comparable to some of the top sportspeople in the world. Kohli has 217 runs in this ICC Champions Trophy but Shastri said that it was also his energy on the ground while fielding and his demeanour that was very sport friendly. “You know people (like to) watch sport when they watch a sportsman with energy,” Shastri said to the ICC Review. “Whether his name is (Cristiano) Ronaldo or it’s (Lionel) Messi or whether it’s a (Novak) Djokovic or whether it’s (Rafael) Nadal, that energy that they bring in – there’s a certain kind of charisma and it rubs off on other people. They want to watch this guy play.” Stor...
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Two days before the Champions Trophy final, what’s the mood in the finalists’ camp
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Two days before the Champions Trophy final, what’s the mood in the finalists’ camp

Rawalpindi to Dubai. Dubai to Lahore. Lahore to Dubai. This has been New Zealand’s itinerary over the past week and having endured more travel than any other team in the Champions Trophy, the Black Caps chose to give their players a much needed rest on Friday ahead of their final against India this Sunday.While most teams opt for optional or light training on the eve of the match these days, New Zealand have chosen to train under lights on Saturday with India scheduled to practice from 3 PM. While there have been a lot of criticisms directed at the ICC for making the schedule to the comfort of India, the New Zealand coach echoed similar sentiments even though his players downplayed the whole episode. However, he did voice his concern about the hectic schedule. Apart from India who got to p...
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ICC Champions Trophy: Why India should be wary of New Zealand in the final
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ICC Champions Trophy: Why India should be wary of New Zealand in the final

In Sunday’s ICC Champions Trophy final, India will face New Zealand, a side that will give them a stiff challenge. Having already played India at the venue last Sunday, New Zealand know what to expect in terms of conditions, which South Africa wouldn’t have had, if they had made it. The Indian Express takes a look at the reasons that make New Zealand a strong side to overcome in the final. Spin in the tale If there is any team in the Champions Trophy that could match or come close to India in terms of spin bowling resources, it is the Kiwis. Led by left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner, they have three other spin bowling options in Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra. So in terms of variety in the spin department, they have their bases covered. In their group match, India cam...
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Champions Trophy: Glenn Phillips leaves Virat Kohli stunned with yet another incredible flying catch
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Champions Trophy: Glenn Phillips leaves Virat Kohli stunned with yet another incredible flying catch

IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025: Perhaps the best fielder in the world right now, certainly the best catcher, New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips has made a habit of taking blinders and he did so again in the Champions Trophy match against India to dismiss Virat Kohli in Dubai on Sunday. The Indian, playing his 300th ODI, was dismissed on 11 and left wondering how on earth Phillips managed to grab that, with a reaction of 0.62 seconds. IND vs NZ LIVE Cricket Score, Full Scorecard: Watch Here Before the match, Phillips was asked in the press conference about the incredible catches he takes. Jokingly, a reporter, wondered: ‘Any particular glue stick you use?’ Philllips, the understated New Zealand cricketer that he is, said: “I think a great deal of luck comes involved. I wish I could say that I’ve...
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India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score, Champions Trophy 2025: IND take on NZ with Group A top spot up for grabs in Dubai
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India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score, Champions Trophy 2025: IND take on NZ with Group A top spot up for grabs in Dubai

India’s captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir and others during a practice session ahead of a One Day International (ODI) cricket match of the ICC Champions Trophy between India and New Zealand, at ICC Academy Ground No 2 , in Dubai, UAE, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) A final before real final? India meet their big tournament nemesis New Zealand The highly anticipated India vs. New Zealand Champions Trophy clash is set to reignite old rivalries at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Three days after New Zealand's arrival, the teams finally meet, promising a compelling encounter with significant implications. While both India and New Zealand have secured their semi-final berths, this match is far from inconsequential. It's being touted as a potential "fina...
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Champions Trophy: Rohit Sharma might be rested for New Zealand game
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Champions Trophy: Rohit Sharma might be rested for New Zealand game

So far, it has been a smooth campaign for India at the Champions Trophy, but ahead of their last group match against New Zealand, they are sweating over the availability of skipper Rohit Sharma. During their match on Sunday, in the early part of Pakistan’s innings, Rohit was seen struggling with his hamstring after a long chase to the boundary. Later on, he even walked off the field for a brief while with Shubman Gill taking charge. But Rohit came back and marshalled his troops before opening the batting with Gill in India’s successful chase. Story continues below this ad However, as India trained on Wednesday after a two-day break, Rohit was the lone frontline batsman not to get into the nets. Instead, he stayed indoors and later on, was seen working with the strength and...
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