NEW DELHI: Middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer has acknowledged that he has been at a loss for words when it comes to the sensation of winning an ICC 50-over trophy, demonstrating that the excitement around India’s 2025 Champions Trophy victory hasn’t subsided.In Sunday’s final, India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to win the 2025 Champions…
Yuzvendra Chahal and Mohammad Rizwan (Getty Images/AP) NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a stage for reinvention, and Yuzvendra Chahal is embracing that spirit wholeheartedly. As he gears up for the 2025 season with his new franchise, Punjab Kings (PBKS), the star leg-spinner is blending business with pleasure — keeping the…
Rohit Sharma with the Champions Trophy (ICC Photo) India suffered a heartbreak at the last ODI World Cup in 2023, which slipped out of the hands of Rohit Sharma’s team at the last hurdle, as they lost the final to Australia after an unbeaten run to that point. And former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes…
India’s triumphant campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy exhibited a blend of seasoned expertise and emerging talent, culminating in their record third title. Under the astute leadership of Rohit Sharma, the team demonstrated remarkable consistency, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament.In TOI’s performance report card of Team India’s 12 members pressed into action in the tournament,…
Head coach wants to monitor reserve pool; prepares blueprint for WTC, T20 and ODI WCsNEW DELHI: There may be no international cricket for India in the next three months, but head coach Gautam Gambhir has already firmed up his prep plan for the five-Test tour of England starting in late June. TOI has learnt that…
Andre Russell, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana (Photos: Screengrab/PTI) NEW DELHI: Following India’s thrilling Champions Trophy 2025 victory, a hilarious video featuring Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshit Rana has taken over social media. The trio recreated the iconic meme moment — “Final match. You perform. What happening?” — during the post-match celebrations in Dubai…
Shahid Afridi. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has delivered a scathing critique of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), saying the national cricket setup is in the “ICU” due to a string of poor and inconsistent decisions. His remarks came in the wake of all-rounder Shadab Khan’s surprise recall to the T20…
Varun Chakravarthy (Photo Source: X) CHENNAI: Once Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the Champions Trophy, India were left without an X-factor in the bowling line-up.It was at this point that the team management and selection committee pulled a rabbit out of the hat and included mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy as the fifth tweaker in…
Photo Source: @klrahul on X DUBAI: There are stars in the Indian team, and then there is KL Rahul. Retaining his place in the XI at the expense of a player of Rishabh Pant’s calibre, Rahul emerged as one of the biggest heroes of India’s Champions Trophy triumph. In almost every match, barring the one…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: India entered the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as favorites, and Rohit Sharma’s men lived up to expectations, fulfilling the dreams of billions by clinching the coveted trophy with a victory over New Zealand in the final.Beyond the title triumph, a major talking point was the future…
