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Champions Trophy: Virat Kohli headlines six Indians in ICC’s ‘Team of the Tournament’
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Champions Trophy: Virat Kohli headlines six Indians in ICC’s ‘Team of the Tournament’

The talismanic Virat Kohli was the biggest name among six Indian players picked in the 12-member ‘Team of the Tournament’ for the Champions Trophy.India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final here 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. Story continues below this ad The Black Caps have four members of their squad making the team, including Player of the Tournament Rachin Ravindra, with Mitchell Santner being named captain. The much-awaited Champions Trophy Team of the Tou...
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Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar share disappointment over absence of PCB official at CT 2025 final presentation
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Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar share disappointment over absence of PCB official at CT 2025 final presentation

Former Pakistan cricketers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar expressed their disappointment due to the absence of Pakistani representation in the presentation ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai.   On Sunday, Rohit Sharma-led team India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final to lift their first 50-over ICC title in 12 years at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. There was no one from PCB or Pakistan’s cricket official presence in any form for the Champions Trophy final despite Pakistan being the host. Story continues below this ad “As far as I know, Chairman Saab (PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi) wasn’t well but the people that came from there (PCB) were Sumair Ahmad Syed (Chief Operating Officer of PCB) and Usman Wahla (Director of International fo...
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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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‘Begaani shaadi mey abdullah deewana’: Rashid Latif asks former England cricketers to stop whinging about Champions Trophy schedule
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‘Begaani shaadi mey abdullah deewana’: Rashid Latif asks former England cricketers to stop whinging about Champions Trophy schedule

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has launched a scathing attack on former England cricketers Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton, and David Lloyd for their claims that India has an ‘undeniable advantage’ and that the ICC Champions Trophy schedule is ‘rigged’ to favor the Rohit Sharma-led team, which played all its matches in Dubai. India did not travel to host country Pakistan for security reasons and played all its group games, the semifinal, and now the final, in Dubai. 1 Pakistan and the ICC deemed it best not to split India’s games across other venues in the UAE for financial reasons.   “If we (Pakistan) are talking about India having an advantage, you get it. But why are former England cricketers whinging about it now? Begaani shaadi mein abdullah deewana (They are trying to be ove...
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Champions Trophy final: India favourites but only just against New Zealand, says Ravi Shastri
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Champions Trophy final: India favourites but only just against New Zealand, says Ravi Shastri

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has picked India as the favourites in Sunday's Champions Trophy summit clash against New Zealand but pointed out that the advantage will be miniscule, given that the Black Caps are a formidable side. India, who have played all their matches here, stormed into the final with an all-win record, and defeated Australia in the semifinal. New Zealand, who finished second behind India in Group A after losing their league match, secured their spot in the final with a one-sided win over South Africa in the second semifinal in Lahore. "If there's one team that can beat India, it's New Zealand," Shastri said in The ICC Review. "So India start as favourites but only just," he said referring to the final, which will be a rematch of the 2000 Champions Trophy title cl...
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Will Young on Champions Trophy final vs India: ‘It is cool to be trying to achieve the same thing 25 years late’
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Will Young on Champions Trophy final vs India: ‘It is cool to be trying to achieve the same thing 25 years late’

New Zealand opener Will Young said the Mitchell Santner-led team is eager to repeat what Stephen Fleming’s side has achieved 25-years-ago. In 2000, New Zealand had defeated India by four wickets to win their first ICC title. “There were some iconic names in that squad and those are the ones plenty of guys in this squad looked up to back in the day,” Will Young told ICC. “It is cool to be trying to achieve the same thing 25 years later. Story continues below this ad “I was eight years old at the time and just starting to fall in love with the game. “I am well aware of New Zealand’s exploits in that tournament and it was fantastic to see them win. “I’m thinking back to before we boarded the plane to come over here, we had an unveiling of the Champions Trophy squad. Scott S...
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India vs New Zealand head-to-head in ICC knockouts: a look back
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India vs New Zealand head-to-head in ICC knockouts: a look back

Wicketkeeper K.L. Rahul of India looks on as Mitchell Santner of New Zealand bats during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between New Zealand and India at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 2, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Fans are eagerly waiting for the D-Day of the ICC Champions Trophy when India meets New Zealand in the final at Dubai on Sunday (March 9, 2025).India and New Zealand have clashed four times in ICC knockout games. Statistically, New Zealand with a 3-1 margin, holds the upper-hand over India.Here are the four matches featuring the two rivals in the ICC knockouts:2000 Champions Trophy final, Nairobi, October 15, 2000 ...
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‘Begaani shaadi mey abdullah deewana’: Rashid Latif asks former England cricketers to stop whinging about Champions Trophy schedule
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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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Frustrated with scheduling, Miller hopes New Zealand beat India in Champions Trophy final
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Frustrated with scheduling, Miller hopes New Zealand beat India in Champions Trophy final

South Africa’s David Miller in action against New Zealand during the Champions Trophy semifinal in Lahore, Pakistan, on March 5, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Frustrated with the scheduling of Champions Trophy's second semifinal after to-and-fro flights between Pakistan and Dubai in a span of just 12 hours, South African batter David Miller is now hoping for a New Zealand victory in the tournament's title clash against India.With a brilliant hundred, Miller was the lone ranger in his side's defeat to the Black Caps in their last-four stage clash in Lahore on Wednesday.“I’ll be honest with you. I think I’ll be supporting New Zealand,” Miller was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.South Africa had to take an early ...
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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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IND vs NZ Rollercoaster: Varun slides into direct contention, Phillips takes a stunner & Rohit’s pull needs a rethink
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IND vs NZ Rollercoaster: Varun slides into direct contention, Phillips takes a stunner & Rohit’s pull needs a rethink

Has Varun Chakravarthy powered himself to earning a spot In the semifinal and maybe beyond? Ravi Shastri roared: “What he’s done is that he has put his hand up now for a spot in the semifinal in the playing XI, because the pitches will be the same, he has been outstanding tonight. Well more headaches for the think-tank and selectors.” With his figures of 5/42, Varun has almost definitely sealed his spot to take on the Aussies in Dubai on Tuesday.Earlier though amidst his flipper and top spinner variations, while aiming at the stumps, there was a tiny slice of luck. And he had Michael Gough to thank. When the English umpire gives a decision on field, rarely has it been overturned in recent times. But he made a rare mistake on Sunday in Dubai when he gave Michael Bracewell out LBW against Va...
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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: New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell fit to face India
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Champions Trophy: New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell fit to face India

Dubai, Feb 28 (ANI): New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell during a practice session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy-2025 match against India, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Friday. (ANI Photo) | Photo Credit: ANI Stalwart top-order batsman Daryl Mitchell has declared himself fit to face India in New Zealand's final Champions Trophy group match after missing the win over Bangladesh on Monday because of illness.The Black Caps and India are both unbeaten and already assured of a spot in the last four ahead of Sunday's Dubai clash, which will decide which side tops Group A and which teams they will meet in the semi-finals."Obviously disappointing to miss the last game with being a bit crook," Mitchell...
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Champions Trophy 2025: Men in Blue returns to training after break
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Champions Trophy 2025: Men in Blue returns to training after break

A file image of India’s Captain Rohit Sharma plays a shot during a practice session | Photo Credit: ANI India, having enjoyed a well-deserved two-day break following its six-wicket win over Pakistan, returned to training at the ICC Academy grounds on Wednesday (February 26, 2025).The Men in Blue started their campaign with a win over Bangladesh and the victory against arch-rivals sealed their berth in the semifinals. Meanwhile, New Zealand also qualified for the last four after beating Pakistan and Bangladesh in its first two contests. Rohit Sharma’s men will play the Kiwis in the final league game of Group A on Sunday (March 2, 2025) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. It will be interesting to...
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