A week into ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan cricket team and PCB remains in spotlight for wrong reasons
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A week into ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan cricket team and PCB remains in spotlight for wrong reasons

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Not only have hosts and defending champions Pakistan suffered a first-round exit following defeats against New Zealand and India, the Mohsin Naqvi-led PCB continued to face flak for the way they’ve been organising the first ICC event happening in the country since 1996. While the Pakistan cricket team has suffered a first-round exit from the Champions Trophy, the PCB came under fire once again after the Australia-South Africa match in Rawalpindi ended in a complete washout. On one hand, the Mohsin Naqvi-led Pakistan Cricket Board had been facing a tough time responding to questions with the regards to their preparations for the ‘Mini World Cup’, with renovation work at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium and Karachi’s National Stadium getting done long after the initial deadline. Champions Trophy 2025: News | Schedule | Results | Points Table And as if that wasn’t enough, the Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan cricket team has let the cricket-mad nation down with back-to-back losses against New Zealand and India, which has brought their title defence to an end before their final group match against Bangladesh.

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PCB refutes reports of suffering massive financial losses in Champions Trophy 2025
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PCB refutes reports of suffering massive financial losses in Champions Trophy 2025

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PCB refutes reports of suffering massive financial losses in Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan Cricket Board has refuted reports of suffering losses in Champions Trophy 2025 which they hosted in their country and Dubai with India playing their matches at the latter venue. Pakistan Cricket Board has refuted several reports of the board suffering huge financial losses in the hosting of …

Team India to get cash reward of ₹58 crore for ICC Champions Trophy win: BCCI
2 days, 11 hours ago

Team India to get cash reward of ₹58 crore for ICC Champions Trophy win: BCCI

Live Mint  

Team India to get cash reward of ₹58 crore for ICC Champions Trophy win, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced on Thursday. Team India won their second successive white-ball trophy after ICC T20 World Cup 2024, beating New Zealand by four wickets in the final of CT 2025 at Dubai on March 9. A press release from …

'He gets 60 lakh per month... stop his central contract': Mohammad Rizwan accused of ‘insulting PCB’
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'He gets 60 lakh per month... stop his central contract': Mohammad Rizwan accused of ‘insulting PCB’

Hindustan Times  

There is no end to drama and controversies regarding Pakistan cricket. According to reports in Pakistani media, ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan opted to play club cricket rather than participate in the National T20 Cup, which is organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Former Pakistan pacer Sikander Bakht has also jumped on the bandwagon, asking PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi to be …

Pakistan Cricket In Crisis: 16 Matches Of Unacceptable Failure
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Pakistan Cricket In Crisis: 16 Matches Of Unacceptable Failure

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The Pakistan cricket team is currently on a tour of New Zealand for a five-match T20I series, but their struggles continue. Pakistan's declining form Following their disastrous Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, Pakistan's struggles in T20 cricket have persisted. Another defeat in Dunedin The second T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand in Dunedin was shortened to 15 overs per side due …

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan Cricket Board suffers loss of over ₹700 crore after spending ₹869 crore - Report
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Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan Cricket Board suffers loss of over ₹700 crore after spending ₹869 crore - Report

Live Mint  

Pakistan hosted the first global cricket tournament in the last 29 years, the Champions Trophy, from 19 February to 9 March amid much enthusiasm. The Pakistan Cricket Board suffered an 85 per cent loss after spending ₹869 crore to play just one completed home game during the tournament, reported The Telegraph. Led by Mohammad Rizwan, the Pakistan cricket team played …

PCB suffers 85% loss in Champions Trophy after splurging INR 869 crore for one home game; players face brutal effect
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PCB suffers 85% loss in Champions Trophy after splurging INR 869 crore for one home game; players face brutal effect

Hindustan Times  

Champions Trophy 2025 was the first global cricket tournament held in Pakistan in the last 29 years, marking a significant moment in the sport's history in the country. However, it was nothing short of a financial and logistical failure as the Pakistan Cricket Board suffered an 85 per cent loss after spending INR 869 crore for playing just one completed …

Explained: How Pakistan Cricket Board is set to recover only a fraction of its expenses for ICC Champions Trophy
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Explained: How Pakistan Cricket Board is set to recover only a fraction of its expenses for ICC Champions Trophy

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The Pakistan Cricket Board had spent a massive 14 billion PKR in order to renovate the three venues in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, but will recover only a fraction of that amount at the end of the tournament. The Mohsin Naqvi-led Pakistan Cricket Board had taken an overdraft in February for its expenses pertaining …

Shahid Afridi has his personal agendas: Ex-PCB chief blasts Pakistan great, strikes down ICC for 'totally wrong' conduct
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Shahid Afridi has his personal agendas: Ex-PCB chief blasts Pakistan great, strikes down ICC for 'totally wrong' conduct

Hindustan Times  

The era when Pakistan reigned as a cricketing powerhouse feels like a distant memory. Recently, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi shared a striking revelation: the current PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, admitted to him that he lacks knowledge about cricket. 'Disappointing how ICC managed Champions Trophy hosting' Pakistan hosted the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 under a hybrid model, with India’s …

Amid Pakistan-ICC battle over Champions Trophy presentation, global body sends 'thank you' note to PCB
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Amid Pakistan-ICC battle over Champions Trophy presentation, global body sends 'thank you' note to PCB

Firstpost  

The tension between Pakistan and the ICC over the Champions Trophy 2025 presentation ceremony took another turn as the global cricketing body sent a ’thank you’ note to the PCB. Image: Reuters The cricketing world has recently been dominated by the news of the Jay Shah-led International Cricket Council snubbing Pakistan during the closing ceremony of the Champions Trophy 2025 …

India's Champions Trophy triumph labelled 'hollow triumph' and 'tainted victory' by British and Australian press
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India's Champions Trophy triumph labelled 'hollow triumph' and 'tainted victory' by British and Australian press

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India defeated New Zealand in the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy to win the tournament for a record third time, and have now won 23 of their last 24 completed matches in ICC events. Global media cries foul over India’s triumph India captain Rohit Sharma lifts the Champions Trophy with teammates after their four-wicket victory over New Zealand in …

Best of Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli's masterclass vs PAK to Glenn Phillips' superman catches - Action in Images
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Best of Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli's masterclass vs PAK to Glenn Phillips' superman catches - Action in Images

Hindustan Times  

Best of Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli's masterclass vs PAK to Glenn Phillips' superman catches - Action in Images Here the best moments from the Champions Trophy 2025 where India outclassed New Zealand in the final to win the coveted title.. 1 / 10 View Photos in a new improved layout Rohit Sharma winning his second ICC trophy as captain …

India’s clinical Champions Trophy title win a reaffirmation of its cricketing superpower status
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India’s clinical Champions Trophy title win a reaffirmation of its cricketing superpower status

The Hindu  

India has undoubtedly been among the best one-day international sides in the last decade. For India, that moment arrived on the second Sunday of March at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium when Ravindra Jadeja pulled New Zealand pacer Will O’Rourke through the leg-side to finally ensure India got its hands on an ICC one-day title, sealing a memorable four-wicket win …

'Pakistan cricket is in ICU': Shahid Afridi goes no-holds-barred after Champions Trophy disaster, hammers PCB
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'Pakistan cricket is in ICU': Shahid Afridi goes no-holds-barred after Champions Trophy disaster, hammers PCB

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi didn't hold back in his assessment of Pakistan's cricketing setup, comparing it to a critically ill patient. Afridi's remarks come after Pakistan were knocked out in the group stage of the Champions Trophy without a win, facing defeats to arch-rivals India and New Zealand. Afridi also openly criticized the return of all-rounder Shadab Khan to …

'Pakistan cricket is in ICU': Shahid Afridi slams team selection post-Champions Trophy disaster
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'Pakistan cricket is in ICU': Shahid Afridi slams team selection post-Champions Trophy disaster

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Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi slammed the team’s selection for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, their first assignment after the embarrassing first-round exit from the ICC Champions Trophy. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi with the winner's trophy during the Champions Trophy Group B match between England and South Africa in Karachi. AP Legendary all-rounder Shahid Afridi described …

Pakistan official didn't deserve to be in final, ICC showed us mirror: Kamran Akmal
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Pakistan official didn't deserve to be in final, ICC showed us mirror: Kamran Akmal

India Today  

Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal said that no representative from their country deserved to be in the presentation ceremony during the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. No one from the Pakistan Cricket Board was present on the podium during the prize distribution ceremony after the final despite them being the hosts of the tournament, which left many surprised. …

Hardik Pandya hungry for more titles after Champions Trophy win: Need 5-6 trophies
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Hardik Pandya hungry for more titles after Champions Trophy win: Need 5-6 trophies

India Today  

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has set his eyes on winning more trophies for the country after India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 triumph. Furthermore, Pandya recalled India’s loss in the 2017 Champions Trophy final against Pakistan and mentioned how he couldn’t take his team over the line back then. Pandya’s best batting performance of the tournament came against New Zealand …

Champions Trophy final ceremony controversy escalates as PCB rejects ICC's explanation
1 week, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy final ceremony controversy escalates as PCB rejects ICC's explanation

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The Pakistan Cricket Board has dismissed the ICC’s explanation regarding the absence of a PCB representative at the Champions Trophy final presentation ceremony. The Pakistan Cricket Board is unhappy with the International Cricket Council’s reasoning behind not having anyone from Pakistan on the podium during the Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony. PCB were the main hosts of the tournament …

Above my pay grade: Hardik Pandya when asked why India didn't play in Pakistan
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Above my pay grade: Hardik Pandya when asked why India didn't play in Pakistan

India Today  

Hardik Pandya gave a witty response to a journalist who asked him why India didn't go to Pakistan to play the Champions Trophy 2025. Hardik said it was above his pay grade to explain the exact reason why India opted not to travel to Pakistan. You can see the full video below: “ ab q nae gay aur Kaha nae …

Why Indian team won't have felicitation ceremony after Champions Trophy win
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Why Indian team won't have felicitation ceremony after Champions Trophy win

India Today  

The Indian cricketers, led by Rohit Sharma, have made a quiet return home following their triumph in the Champions Trophy in Dubai. After leading India to their second ICC title in nine months, skipper Rohit Sharma landed back in Mumbai on Monday night. Superstar Virat Kohli had left the team hotel with wife Anushka Sharma right after the team returned …

Pakistan appalled by trophy ceremony snub, seeks formal clarification from ICC
1 week, 4 days ago

Pakistan appalled by trophy ceremony snub, seeks formal clarification from ICC

India Today  

The Pakistan Cricket Board is unlikely to receive any "formal clarification" from the ICC on the perceived snub during the closing ceremony of the Champions Trophy in Dubai. The controversy erupted when Sumair Ahmed, who is chief operating officer of the PCB and was the tournament director of the Champions Trophy, was not invited on stage for the final presentation. …

India report card for Champions Trophy 2025: Here’s how each Indian player performed
1 week, 5 days ago

India report card for Champions Trophy 2025: Here’s how each Indian player performed

The Hindu  

India claimed its third ICC Champions Trophy title on Sunday with a four-wicket win over New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India’s Axar Patel and Shreyas Iyer batting during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. Varun Chakaravarthy Varun Chakaravarthy was brought in to the Indian side in the group stage match against New Zealand to bolster India’s spin …

Rohit Sharma misses out, ICC announces Champions Trophy 2025 team of the tournament
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Rohit Sharma misses out, ICC announces Champions Trophy 2025 team of the tournament

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Rohit Sharma misses out, ICC announces Champions Trophy 2025 team of the tournament The ICC took centre stage and announced the team of the tournament after the conclusion of the Champions Trophy 2025. With the conclusion of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the ICC took centre stage and announced their team for the tournament. It is interesting to note that …

Rohit Sharma Left Out: ICC Reveals Champions Trophy 2025 Team Of The Tournament
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Rohit Sharma Left Out: ICC Reveals Champions Trophy 2025 Team Of The Tournament

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India emerged victorious in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand last Sunday. Mitchell Santner has been appointed captain of the ICC's Team of the Tournament for ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Rohit Sharma left out Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, and Varun Chakravarthy have been included in the ICC's Champions Trophy 2025 Team of the Tournament, …

Hardik Pandya's hilarious answer to Pak journo on why India didn't travel to Pakistan: 'Above my pay grade'
1 week, 5 days ago

Hardik Pandya's hilarious answer to Pak journo on why India didn't travel to Pakistan: 'Above my pay grade'

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India made history by winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Dubai. After the match, Hardik Pandya gave a hilarious response to a Pakistani journalist’s question on why India didn’t travel to Pakistan. Hardik Pandya’s witty reply steals the show After the match, all-rounder Hardik Pandya, known for his cheeky responses, grabbed attention …

Kohli-Sharma's dandiya to Gavaskar and Iyer's dance: How Team India celebrated after winning the Champions Trophy 2025
1 week, 5 days ago

Kohli-Sharma's dandiya to Gavaskar and Iyer's dance: How Team India celebrated after winning the Champions Trophy 2025

Hindustan Times  

The champagne flowed freely, Punjabi beats electrified the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, and countless selfies captured the joyous moments after India beat New Zealand by four wickets to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Indian cricketers shared some beautiful moments with their family after the win against New Zealand in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Captain Rohit Sharma’s wife, Ritika Sajdeh, …

CT Final 2025 Sets All-Time Viewership Record, Surpasses IND vs PAK
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CT Final 2025 Sets All-Time Viewership Record, Surpasses IND vs PAK

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand, played in Dubai, turned out to be a historic spectacle. Alongside this achievement, IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 match shattered digital viewership records, surpassing even the high-voltage India-Pakistan clash. Record-Breaking Viewership The Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand amassed an unprecedented 90 crore+plus views on …

Explained: Why was no Pakistan official present at Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony?
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Explained: Why was no Pakistan official present at Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony?

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A controversy has emerged over the absence of a Pakistan Cricket Board representative at the Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony in Dubai. The Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony included a long list of guests, including ICC chairman Jay Shah, BCCI president Roger Binny, secretary Devajit Saikia and New Zealand Cricket director Roger Twose. As per a report in …

’It would’ve been a victory beyond sport’: Ajay Jadeja says India’s Champions Trophy win Lahore ’would have been better’
1 week, 5 days ago

’It would’ve been a victory beyond sport’: Ajay Jadeja says India’s Champions Trophy win Lahore ’would have been better’

Live Mint  

Pakistan has been one of the top countries to play cricket for many cricketers. As a result, India played all their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai despite Pakistan being the tournament hosts. Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja felt, India's victory would have been more sweeter had they won the final in Lahore. For the unknown, the Champions Trophy 2025 …

Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar question Pakistan’s absence at Champions Trophy final presentation: ‘It looked odd'
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1 week, 5 days ago

Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar question Pakistan’s absence at Champions Trophy final presentation: ‘It looked odd'

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Former Pakistan cricketers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar have questioned the absence of a Pakistan official during the Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony. Pakistan cricket greats Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar were taken aback by the absence of a Pakistan official at the Champions Trophy 2025 presentation ceremony at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Wasim, Shoaib question …

Shoaib Akhtar Questions Absence Of PCB Officials At Champions Trophy Final Trophy Presentation: WATCH
1 week, 5 days ago

Shoaib Akhtar Questions Absence Of PCB Officials At Champions Trophy Final Trophy Presentation: WATCH

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Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar expressed surprise and disappointment over the absence of any Pakistan Cricket Board representative during the trophy presentation ceremony following India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final win at the Dubai International Stadium on March 9. In a video uploaded on his official X, Akhtar expressed disappointment over the absence of any Pakistan Cricket Board representative during …

Champions Trophy row erupts over Pakistan’s absence at presentation; source says PCB CEO was snubbed
1 week, 5 days ago

Champions Trophy row erupts over Pakistan’s absence at presentation; source says PCB CEO was snubbed

Firstpost  

A fresh controversy has erupted over the Champions Trophy 2025 after no Pakistan representative was present at the presentation ceremony after India won the tournament. A massive controversy has broken out over missing Pakistan officials from the Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. It was also suggested that Champions Trophy tournament director …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: Why was there no Pakistan represenation in post-match ceremony?
1 week, 5 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: Why was there no Pakistan represenation in post-match ceremony?

The Hindu  

The absence of Pakistan Cricket Board officials from the post-match presentation ceremony after the final of the Champions Trophy 2025, in Dubai on Sunday, raised a few eyebrows. India’s captain Rohit Sharma receives the winners trophy from ICC Chairman Jay Shah during the presentation ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy. | Photo Credit: AP Several former Pakistan cricketers, including Shoaib …

Champions Trophy presentation ceremony: Shoaib Akhtar decries lack of Pakistani officials, says ‘feeling very down’
1 week, 5 days ago

Champions Trophy presentation ceremony: Shoaib Akhtar decries lack of Pakistani officials, says ‘feeling very down’

Live Mint  

India won the Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand at Dubai by 4 wickets. After the match, Indian players were given their customary winners medal and Champions Trophy white coats at the presentation ceremony by ICC officials. Soon after the match, former Pakistan player Shoabi Akhtar pointed out this anomaly in a video posted on X, saying, "India has …

Hardik Pandya delighted to bury the ghosts of 2017 after Champions Trophy triumph
1 week, 5 days ago

Hardik Pandya delighted to bury the ghosts of 2017 after Champions Trophy triumph

India Today  

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya said that he was delighted to bury the ghosts of India’s loss in the Champions Trophy 2017 following the team’s victory in the 2025 edition on Sunday, March 9 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final to clinch their second Champions Trophy title. Following India’s win, Pandya recalled …

Champions Trophy 2025 Statistics: Rahul, Varun top batting and bowling average; Kiwis lead on multiple fronts
1 week, 5 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025 Statistics: Rahul, Varun top batting and bowling average; Kiwis lead on multiple fronts

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KL Rahul and Varun Chakravarthy finished with the best average with bat and ball respectively while New Zealand players topped multiple statistics, from the leading run-getter and wicket-taker to the highest team total and partnership. KL Rahul and Varun Chakravarthy registered the best batting and bowling average respectively while New Zealand finished ahead of other teams on several statistical fronts. …

Champions Trophy win cements India's status as cricket's best team, an achievement that is sadly tainted
1 week, 5 days ago

Champions Trophy win cements India's status as cricket's best team, an achievement that is sadly tainted

ABC  

When India recorded a comprehensive seven-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan at the 2023 ICC World Cup, then-Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur's comments afterwards were telling. Arthur's words seem to ring truer than ever about how world cricket operates after India took out the ICC Champions Trophy, where they somehow had more favourable conditions than the tournament's host nation Pakistan. India's …

No Pakistan representative in Dubai? Shoaib Akhtar upset over 'odd' trophy ceremony
1 week, 5 days ago

No Pakistan representative in Dubai? Shoaib Akhtar upset over 'odd' trophy ceremony

India Today  

Legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar expressed his disappointment over the absence of a Pakistan representative at the Champions Trophy presentation ceremony on Sunday in Dubai. Akhtar stated that a representative from the Pakistan Cricket Board should have been present to hand over the trophy to India, who defeated New Zealand in a thrilling final. Speaking in a video on X, …

Foretold, feared, fulfilled: The story of India's inevitable Champions Trophy triumph
1 week, 5 days ago

Foretold, feared, fulfilled: The story of India's inevitable Champions Trophy triumph

India Today  

Victorious warriors win first and then go to war. The fate of the 2025 Champions Trophy was decided much before India played its first match. As the film ends, the girl narrating the story says, “you see, it is so much fun when many become one.” India stayed unbeaten in the Champions Trophy. So, India played like a solid unit …

Why Pakistan representatives were missing from Champions Trophy closing ceremony
1 week, 5 days ago

Why Pakistan representatives were missing from Champions Trophy closing ceremony

India Today  

The reason why Pakistan representatives were missing from the ICC Champions Trophy closing ceremony has now been revealed. The ICC spokesperson stated that only PCB office bearers could attend the ceremony and no one was present in Dubai for the event. Champions Trophy Final: Scorecard | Highlights PCB CEO was present in Dubai: Report According to the latest report from …

Champions Trophy: Kohli headlines six Indians in ICC's 'Team of the Tournament'
1 week, 5 days ago

Champions Trophy: Kohli headlines six Indians in ICC's 'Team of the Tournament'

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: 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. 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. Two players from Afghanistan also made …

Champions Trophy 2025: Relief. Redemption. Rahul
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Champions Trophy 2025: Relief. Redemption. Rahul

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: When KL Rahul said he was s***ing himself — in conversation with the broadcaster after the final in the middle at the Dubai International Stadium, he was being serious. As replacement opener in the 2019 Men's ODI World Cup semifinal, as the opener in 2021 and 2022 Men's T20 World Cup and more recently as middle-order keeper-batter at the …

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Here’s what you missed from yesterday’s match in Dubai
1 week, 5 days ago

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Here’s what you missed from yesterday’s match in Dubai

Live Mint  

Skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front with an excellent half-century as a resolute India held their nerve to win an unprecedented third Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final on Sunday in Dubai. Bowling first after Rohit lost his 12th straight toss, India's spinners restricted New Zealand to 251/7 in the allotted 50 …

Champions Trophy | What is the road ahead for cricket’s middle-child?
1 week, 5 days ago

Champions Trophy | What is the road ahead for cricket’s middle-child?

The Hindu  

In psychology, there is a theory called the ‘middle-child syndrome’. After the inaugural World Cup in 1975, ODIs helped grow the sport over the next three decades, raking in the moolah and helping cricket join the big league in terms of commercial value despite its relatively small footprint and reach. Some factors include India’s booming economy, Pakistan and Sri Lanka …

India win Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Exceptional game and exceptional result', Tendulkar, PM Modi and others react
1 week, 5 days ago

India win Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Exceptional game and exceptional result', Tendulkar, PM Modi and others react

Firstpost  

India won the ICC Champions Trophy for a record third time after defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final in Dubai on Sunday. AP Team India sailed through the ICC Champions Trophy unbeaten, to win the ‘Mini World Cup for a record third time. May you always come… pic.twitter.com/SC22G8c3OF — Amit Shah March 9, 2025 Heartiest congratulations to …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Why was no PCB official present at post-match ceremony after final?’ Shoaib Akhtar questions
1 week, 5 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Why was no PCB official present at post-match ceremony after final?’ Shoaib Akhtar questions

The Hindu  

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar questioned the absence of Pakistan Cricket Board officials from the post-match presentation ceremony after the final of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday. “India has won the Champions Trophy but I noticed there was no representative from the PCB after the final. ?#championstrophy2025pic.twitter.com/CPIUgevFj9 — Shoaib Akhtar March 9, 2025 BCCI president Roger Binny …

KL Rahul’s honest confession after India’s Champions Trophy triumph: ‘I was s....ing myself’
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1 week, 5 days ago

KL Rahul’s honest confession after India’s Champions Trophy triumph: ‘I was s....ing myself’

Live Mint  

Team India’s wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul delivered a candid and humorous post-match interview after guiding the team to a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. India Vs New Zealand FINAL LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025 Acknowledging India’s mental toughness Rahul highlighted the immense pressure Indian cricketers face from a young age, crediting the team’s resilience …

India players including Kohli, Rahul react to winning Champions Trophy: 'The team has pure skill'
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1 week, 5 days ago

India players including Kohli, Rahul react to winning Champions Trophy: 'The team has pure skill'

Firstpost  

The Indian cricket team won their first ICC ODI title in 12 years, defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday. Team India’s winning stars — Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakravarthy — reacted to the victory after the match. The 2025 Champions …

Virat Kohli after Champions Trophy 2025 triumph: ’We wanted to bounce back after a tough Australia tour’
1 week, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli after Champions Trophy 2025 triumph: ’We wanted to bounce back after a tough Australia tour’

Live Mint  

India needed the Champions Trophy 2025 title to bounce back after their Border-Gavaskar Trophy, felt Virat Kohli after the Men in Blue defeated New Zealand by four wickets on Sunday in Dubai. “It's been amazing, we wanted to bounce back after a tough Australia tour,” Virat Kohli said after the win. Skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front with an …

India wins ICC Champions Trophy, social media reacts: PM Modi, Sachin Tendulkar wish Men in Blue for third title
1 week, 6 days ago

India wins ICC Champions Trophy, social media reacts: PM Modi, Sachin Tendulkar wish Men in Blue for third title

The Hindu  

India beat New Zealand by four wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday to clinch the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Here are the reactions: HARBHAJAN SINGH HINDUSTAN ZINDABAD 🇮🇳 WELL DONE TEAM INDIA 🏏 🏆 #ChampionsTrophy2025 — Harbhajan Turbanator March 9, 2025 NARENDRA MODI An exceptional game and an exceptional result! — Narendra Modi March 9, 2025 SACHIN …

India Breaks 25-Year Curse, Clinches Historic CT Final Win Against NZ
1 week, 6 days ago

India Breaks 25-Year Curse, Clinches Historic CT Final Win Against NZ

ABP News  

IND Vs NZ: India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title, and with that, the 'Men in Blue' end their 25-year wait to beat New Zealand in the ODI Final of an ICC mega event. India's only meeting with the Kiwis in an ODI Final of an ICC event came way back in …

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