Champions Trophy 2025

Root rules out England white-ball captaincy, shifts focus to India series and Ashes

With Jos Buttler stepping down from the role after a disappointing Champions Trophy campaign, the search is on for England's new white-ball captain. While several names are in contention, Joe Root - the most experienced member of the squad - has ruled himself out for the role.

Mustafizur’s shoulder injury resurfaces, conservative treatment undertaken

According to sources close to Bangladesh Mustafizur Rahman and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), an old shoulder injury has resurfaced for the left-arm pacer who had been on a break since playing the Champions Trophy.

Victorious India team gets $6.7 million bonus for Champions Trophy win

The BCCI, the world's richest cricket board, announced an additional 580 million rupees for the players, support staff and members of the selection committee for their latest success in an International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament.

India’s consistency undisturbed, but was playing field fair?

Over the last three ICC events, India have lost just one match -- the 2023 ODI World Cup final -- leading many to argue that they hardly needed what some have termed an “unfair advantage” of playing exclusively in Dubai.

KL Rahul: India's unsung hero and chase-finishing maestro

Rohit was full of praise for Rahul's composure at the sharp end of the nerve-shredding chases."Look, when we discussed KL's batting position, that is one thing we discussed quite deeply about how calm he is when he is batting," Rohit said after guiding India to a third Champions Trophy crown.

Akram, Shoaib question PCB’s no-show at CT presentation ceremony

The absence of PCB representatives was particularly glaring as ICC Chairman Jay Shah handed the coveted trophy to India’s victorious captain, Rohit Sharma, while BCCI President Roger Binny and secretary Devajit Saikia were present on the podium. This raised questions over whether PCB officials were deliberately sidelined or if internal board decisions led to their no-show.

Champions Trophy storylines: Kohli roars back, Smith retires

In the grand finale against New Zealand, it was Rohit Sharma who led the charge with an authoritative knock, ensuring India’s successful chase. His composure under pressure set the stage for an emphatic victory.

Bittersweet for Black Caps after another final loss

New Zealand went down to India by four wickets in the title-decider in Dubai on Sunday, suffering a fourth loss in four short-format global finals over the last decade.

In Pictures: India celebrate Champions Trophy glory

India won the Champions Trophy overcoming a plucky New Zealand by four wickets in a nervy final to cap their unbeaten campaign in the elite 50-overs tournament on Sunday.

March 28, 2025
March 28, 2025

Root rules out England white-ball captaincy, shifts focus to India series and Ashes

With Jos Buttler stepping down from the role after a disappointing Champions Trophy campaign, the search is on for England's new white-ball captain. While several names are in contention, Joe Root - the most experienced member of the squad - has ruled himself out for the role.

March 27, 2025
March 27, 2025

Mustafizur’s shoulder injury resurfaces, conservative treatment undertaken

According to sources close to Bangladesh Mustafizur Rahman and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), an old shoulder injury has resurfaced for the left-arm pacer who had been on a break since playing the Champions Trophy.

March 20, 2025
March 20, 2025

Victorious India team gets $6.7 million bonus for Champions Trophy win

The BCCI, the world's richest cricket board, announced an additional 580 million rupees for the players, support staff and members of the selection committee for their latest success in an International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament.

March 11, 2025
March 11, 2025

India’s consistency undisturbed, but was playing field fair?

Over the last three ICC events, India have lost just one match -- the 2023 ODI World Cup final -- leading many to argue that they hardly needed what some have termed an “unfair advantage” of playing exclusively in Dubai.

March 10, 2025
March 10, 2025

KL Rahul: India's unsung hero and chase-finishing maestro

Rohit was full of praise for Rahul's composure at the sharp end of the nerve-shredding chases."Look, when we discussed KL's batting position, that is one thing we discussed quite deeply about how calm he is when he is batting," Rohit said after guiding India to a third Champions Trophy crown.

March 10, 2025
March 10, 2025

Akram, Shoaib question PCB’s no-show at CT presentation ceremony

The absence of PCB representatives was particularly glaring as ICC Chairman Jay Shah handed the coveted trophy to India’s victorious captain, Rohit Sharma, while BCCI President Roger Binny and secretary Devajit Saikia were present on the podium. This raised questions over whether PCB officials were deliberately sidelined or if internal board decisions led to their no-show.

March 10, 2025
March 10, 2025

Champions Trophy storylines: Kohli roars back, Smith retires

In the grand finale against New Zealand, it was Rohit Sharma who led the charge with an authoritative knock, ensuring India’s successful chase. His composure under pressure set the stage for an emphatic victory.

March 10, 2025
March 10, 2025

Bittersweet for Black Caps after another final loss

New Zealand went down to India by four wickets in the title-decider in Dubai on Sunday, suffering a fourth loss in four short-format global finals over the last decade.

March 10, 2025
March 10, 2025

In Pictures: India celebrate Champions Trophy glory

India won the Champions Trophy overcoming a plucky New Zealand by four wickets in a nervy final to cap their unbeaten campaign in the elite 50-overs tournament on Sunday.

March 10, 2025
March 10, 2025

India stamping authority on global stage after years of near misses

In less than nine months, India once again found themselves on the champions’ podium -- this time in the ICC Champions Trophy -- after defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final in Dubai yesterday. The victory also saw India become the first team to win the prestigious title three times, in 2013 and when they were named joint-champions with hosts Sri Lanka in 2002.