“For me, it has always been about winning as many championships as I can. I did say when we won in 2024 that this is not done, I still need 5-6 more trophies there. I am very happy that one more is added,” Pandya declared.
West Indies legend Sir Andy Roberts slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for giving in to India’s wishes in the recently-concluded ICC Champions Trophy in which the Men in Blue refused to travel to the tournament’s host country Pakistan.
He also elaborated on what it is about the current India squad that keeps him wanting to be part of it, despite his 38th birthday approaching next month.
The ninth edition of the Champions Trophy 2025 saw India being crowned as the winners on 9th March 2025 after they overcame New Zealand in the final. Several exceptional performers lit up the tournament with the bat and ball.
"It is very nice," Rohit said. "We played some good cricket though the tournament. To have the result our way is a great feeling."
Before a final, it’s natural for teams to look for positive omens, something to boost the confidence of the players before they step onto the field to vie for the trophy.
India opener Shubman Gill found himself in an awkward situation on Saturday during the pre-final press conference of the ICC Champions Trophy.
India’s batting star Shubman Gill has promised to be a more poised and mature version of himself thanks to his 2023 World Cup final exposure.
India and New Zealand will face off in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in what is setting up to be a cracking contest.
“For me, it has always been about winning as many championships as I can. I did say when we won in 2024 that this is not done, I still need 5-6 more trophies there. I am very happy that one more is added,” Pandya declared.
West Indies legend Sir Andy Roberts slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for giving in to India’s wishes in the recently-concluded ICC Champions Trophy in which the Men in Blue refused to travel to the tournament’s host country Pakistan.
He also elaborated on what it is about the current India squad that keeps him wanting to be part of it, despite his 38th birthday approaching next month.
The ninth edition of the Champions Trophy 2025 saw India being crowned as the winners on 9th March 2025 after they overcame New Zealand in the final. Several exceptional performers lit up the tournament with the bat and ball.
"It is very nice," Rohit said. "We played some good cricket though the tournament. To have the result our way is a great feeling."
Before a final, it’s natural for teams to look for positive omens, something to boost the confidence of the players before they step onto the field to vie for the trophy.
India opener Shubman Gill found himself in an awkward situation on Saturday during the pre-final press conference of the ICC Champions Trophy.
India’s batting star Shubman Gill has promised to be a more poised and mature version of himself thanks to his 2023 World Cup final exposure.
India and New Zealand will face off in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in what is setting up to be a cracking contest.
India playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai was a pre-tournament decision and the talk of unfair advantage is baseless, the team's batting coach said on Friday.
