“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 skipper Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami are fit and raring to go against New Zealand in the final group match of the Champions Trophy, the team said Friday.
Since its foundation in the 1960s, Pakistan’s capital Islamabad has always been a well-planned city, with separate zones for administration, educational and commercial institutions and residential areas –unlike most major cities in the Indian sub-continent.
The all-important ICC Champions Trophy Group B match between Australia and Afghanistan in Lahore ended in a no result due to rain, sending Australia through to the semifinals while leaving Afghanistan’s hopes of making it to the top four on the brink.
Jos Buttler said on Friday he is to step down as England's white-ball captain after a disastrous Champions Trophy campaign ended with them failing to reach the semi-finals.
But the thousands that were present at the Gaddafi Stadium and the millions who tuned in from around the globe to watch the Group B encounter between Afghanistan and England on Thursday, witnessed an absolute cricketing ‘tamasha’ in the truest sense.
Before leaving Dhaka for the ICC Champions Trophy, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto had boldly announced his grand goal of bringing the trophy home, raising many eyebrows.
Hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh have had several similarities in their disappointing ICC Champions Trophy exits.
England's Jos Buttler on Wednesday said he will discuss his future as white-ball captain with team management after his side lost to Afghanistan to crash out of the Champions Trophy.
It appears that interest has waned in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, and its twin city, Rawalpindi, as fans turn their backs on today’s ICC Champions Trophy Group A clash between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
“Ben Duckett cost them [England] the game… scored too slow, mate… they should have got to at least 380,” former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs said about Duckett’s innings after England lost their Champions Trophy opener against Australia in Lahore last Saturday, despite posting 351 for eight -- the highest total in the competition’s history -- only for Australia to chase it down with five wickets and 15 balls to spare.
