Glenn McGrath remembers all his wickets. Ask him to recall his 199th Test victim, and he’d get it spot on. Not many are blessed with such a sharp memory off the field. Rohit Sharma, on the other hand, will be remembered for his 264, his captaincy, his pull shots, and many other on-field accomplishments —…
New Zealand’s players receive their medals after the ICC Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai. (AP) A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official was absent from the Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand on Sunday leading to yet another organisational quagmire with the International Cricket Council (ICC).Despite the presence of Sumair Ahmed Syed,…
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…
NEW DELHI: Emotions ran high for Indian skipper Rohit Sharma as he led India to a historic ICC Champions Trophy 2025 triumph in front of a packed, electrifying crowd at the Dubai International Stadium. India secured the title with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final, marking their second ICC trophy in just…
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…
Hardik Pandya (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Following India’s triumph over New Zealand to clinch the ICC Champions Trophy title, all-rounder Hardik Pandya fondly remembered his late father, acknowledging that his blessings have played a significant role in his success.Hardik delivered yet another impactful performance in a major tournament, contributing with both bat and ball…
Mitchell Santner (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner had no hesitation in acknowledging that his team was outplayed by a “better” Indian side in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday. Chasing a target of 252, India secured victory with six balls to spare, thanks to Rohit Sharma‘s fluent 76 and stellar bowling…
NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma gave a special mention to the “silent hero” Shreyas Iyer after India scripted another triumphant chapter in its rich cricketing history.India clinched the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final on Sunday. This marked India’s third Champions Trophy triumph, having previously…
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…