India’s long wait for an ICC Champions Trophy title came to an end in 2025 as they clinched the prestigious tournament after twelve years.Star batter Virat Kohli, who played a pivotal role in India’s campaign, spoke exclusively to Star Sports about the team’s triumph, emphasising the significance of experience, self-belief, and resilience in overcoming past […]
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 […]
DUBAI: The past six months have been perhaps the most tumultuous that Rohit Sharma would’ve experienced since 2011, when he was ignored from India’s World Cup team, which went on to win the tournament.Having just led India to an exciting chase in a severely rain-hit Test against Bangladesh, the 37-year-old was being hailed across all […]
The ICC Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand highlighted the significance of seizing pivotal moments in high-pressure games. TOI examines the key phases in the match…Kuldeep’s twin strikesNew Zealand openers Rachin Ravindra and Will Young began with a bang, scoring 57 inside the first 8 overs and setting the tone. But things changed […]
NEW DELHI: India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to claim a record third Champions Trophy title on Sunday, supported by a strong spin bowling performance and a valiant 76 from Rohit Sharma.Before KL Rahul produced an undefeated 34 to help seal victory with six balls remaining in the final in Dubai, India, who were […]
TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: The moment Ravindra Jadeja made connection he knew it was done. The left-hander was so excited after hitting the winning runs that he ran into New Zealand seamer William O’Rourke. But nobody was complaining. KL Rahul, with another ice-cool hand under pressure, raised his arms and started the celebration. Harshit Rana and […]
Team India, currently in scintillating form, will look to clinch their third ICC Champions Trophy title when they face a determined New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. India’s previous triumphs came in 2002 and 2013, and this final offers them a chance to settle some old scores against the […]
KL Rahul has been a mainstay in India team for a while now owing to his agility to bat for the team wherever the situation required. Technically, an opening batter, Rahul currently takes the number 6 spot for India in ODI cricket and opened for the country when needed in Test cricket. Despite his efforts, […]
India head coach Gautam Gambhir is on the cusp of leading the side to Champions Trophy glory in his first ICC title final. TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: India head coach Gautam Gambhir is in your face, never shies away from speaking his mind over selections and decisions, hardly dodges a question during media interactions and always […]
Star India batter KL Rahul’s kind gesture towards a pitch-invading fan has been winning hearts on social media. Rahul took India over the line in the all-important semi-final against Australia with his match-winning innings of 42* (34) with the help of two fours and as many sixes. The right-handed batter finished the match in style […]
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