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It required lot of preparation, Says KL Rahul after excelling in new role
Rahul, normally a No. 5 batsman, was relegated by the slot in the Champions Trophy but took it as a challenge, scoring 140 runs from four innings.
'Attempting to avoid extradition', Says Vanuatu PM orders cancellation of Lalit Modi's passport
The move follows global media reports that the former IPL commissioner is being sought by Indian authorities for his suspected role in the embezzlement of crores of rupees when he was the league's head honcho.
A bittersweet end as Rohit took the match away from us, Says Mitchell Santner
Rohit scored an unbeaten 76 off 83 balls and helped India surpass 252 in a nail-biting match on Sunday.
Watch| Champions Trophy: Virat & Anushka Celebrate India’s Title Win with a Warm Embrace in Dubai
The couple shared a short but intimate moment on the stairs of the stadium before walking onto the field to celebrate India's third Champions Trophy victory. A video of their emotional moment went viral on social media soon, with fans showering them with love and admiration.
'Can’t stop tears of joy', says Axar Patel’s mother after India's CT2025 triumph
Axar, who has bettered his batting greatly, proved vital higher up the order. His 61-run partnership with Shreyas Iyer in the fourth wicket steadied India's innings after India had lost three valuable wickets consecutively.
Rohit Sharma Dismisses Retirement Talks After Champions Trophy 2025 Triumph
The veteran opener struck a key 76-run knock, hitting seven boundaries and three sixes, giving India a sound platform to chase in difficult conditions in Dubai.
PCB Criticized for Skipping Champions Trophy Final in Dubai
With India clinching the championship after beating New Zealand by four wickets, the podium included International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny, secretary Devajit Saikia, and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) director Roger Twose, who attended to award awards to players.
Rohit Sharma Becomes India's Second-Most Successful Captain with Two ICC Titles
Under his captaincy, India won their second ICC title in a period of nine months, after their victory 2024 T20 World Cup over South Africa in Bridgetown.
‘Aggressive approach unnatural for me but batting depth gives me freedom’, Says Rohit Sharma on CT final knock
The 37-year-old admitted that his unusually bold style of batting during the tournament was made possible due to the depth of batting strength in the team, and the freedom that came with being able to play riskily at the crease.
We have a squad that's ready to take on world in coming years, Says Virat Kohli after Champions Trophy win
India's 252 chase was spearheaded by skipper Rohit Sharma's impressive 76, which laid the platform for the win. Shreyas Iyer's 48 and KL Rahul's unbeaten 34 finished off the task, with valuable cameos by Axar Patel (29) and Hardik Pandya (18) assisting the team home in a last-over thriller.
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