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,…
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…
Captain Rohit Sharma delivered a Player of the Match performance in India’s four-wicket victory over New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, silencing recent criticism.During India’s pursuit of 252, Rohit led from the front with an aggressive innings of 76 runs, including seven boundaries and three sixes, providing India with a strong start….
Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: India’s triumph in the Champions Trophy final sparked a social media frenzy as fans and cricketing legends celebrated the historic victory. With this win, India secured their third Champions Trophy title, cementing their dominance in world cricket. Skipper Rohit Sharma top-scored with 76 as…
New Zealand spinners celebrate the fall of an Indian wicket. (X Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand spinners pulled themselves back in the hunt in the ICC Champions Trophy final, removing Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for 17 runs to halt India’s strong start at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 252 for…
Rohit Sharma looks on after playing a shot. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma delivered a captain’s knock in the ICC Champions Trophy final, smashing a blistering 41-ball half-century to set the tone for India’s chase against New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Rohit was in imperious form, treating the…
Rohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav and KL Rahul celebrate the wicket of New Zealand’s Kane Williamson. (ANI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Eat, sleep, spin choke, repeat. India’s bowling effort in the Champions Trophy has had a repetitive ring to it but in spite of that, every tightening of the grip has felt different and had a…
Rohit Sharma. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday equalled an unwanted ODI record previously held solely by West Indies legend Brian Lara — losing 12 consecutive tosses as captain.This streak began in November 2023 and continued until March 2025, culminating in the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand…
Matt Henry before the start of the Champions Trophy final against India. (Video grab) DUBAI: Sportspersons tend to be fired up for the big games in their careers. They can also be emotional. As soon as he learnt that he would not be able to play in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final against India…
Kuldeep Yadav celebrates with teammates after the wicket of New Zealand’s batter Rachin Ravindra. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav turned the tide in India’s favour with two crucial wickets after New Zealand got off to a strong start in the ICC Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.Rachin Ravindra…
