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India head coach Gautam Gambhir extends wishes to entire nation on occasion of Hanuman Jayanti
New Delhi, April 12: India head coach Gautam Gambir offered prayers at the Chhatarpur Temple here in the national capital and extended wishes to the entire nation on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.
Shreyas Iyer among ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees for March 2025
Dubai, April 8: Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer is among the players named as contenders for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for the month of March 2025.
Could not bat well in nets: Shreyas Iyer reveals what left him in tears during Champions Trophy 2025
Chandigarh, April 8: Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer is enjoying his time with the squad, having led the team to two victories in three matches played so far in season 18 of the Indian Premier League.
Shreyas Iyer nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month for March
Dubai, April 8: India star batter Shreyas Iyer along with New Zealand duo Rachin Ravindra and Jacob Duffy have been shortlisted for the ICC Men's Player of the Month for March.
I was so angry with myself...: PBKS skipper Iyer reveals last time he cried
Mullanpur, April 7: Ahead of his side's home match against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer revealed an interesting anecdote about his breaking down into tears during preparations for ICC Champions Trophy. The anecdote revealed his immense passion for the game and his aim to get better with every game.
Iyer reveals 'he got angry and cried' after first practice session during Champions Trophy
New Chandigarh, April 7: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer, who ended the 2025 Champions Trophy campaign as India’s top scorer, revealed he cried after team India’s first practice ahead of the tournament, which was jointly held in Pakistan and Dubai.
Perfect example of how life is: Rohit on rollercoaster ride as Indian captain from T20 WC 2024 to CT 2025
Ahmedabad, March 29: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday spoke on his rollercoaster run as captain from the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 win to the ICC Champions Trophy win, which saw the team excel in white-ball cricket but suffer heavily in Test cricket, calling it a "perfect example of how life is."
That ship has sailed...: Root rules himself out from England white-ball captaincy
London, March 28: England star batter Joe Root ruled himself out of white-ball captaincy for the national team, saying that the "ship has sailed" and he has "done his time" as a captain.
Ben Duckett insists England care about winning; says captaincy in white-ball format will be dream
New Delhi, March 24: All-format opener Ben Duckett assured that England do care about winning games and were "hurting" after their Champions Trophy campaign ended on a shambolic note.
Prime Minister's pep talk motivated India to T20 World Cup, CT 2025 victories: Srikkanth
New Delhi, March 23: Words of encouragement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi have probably boosted India to win the Champions Trophy and the T20 World Cup, former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth wrote in a video posted on social media on Sunday. Srikkanth, the 1983 World Cup winner as part of Kapil's Devils, also said the biggest, greatest quality of PM Modi is that he makes everyone who meets him "feel important" and comfortable.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 becomes highest rated multi-nation cricket tournament ever in India after blockbuster final
Dubai, March 22: The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 has broken major viewership records in India as its TV ratings surged to the highest ever for a multi-nation cricket tournament, eclipsing the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 by a whopping 23 per cent, according to a media release from ICC.
Recognition is very encouraging: Deepika reflects on Hockey India Upcoming Player of the Year Award
New Delhi, March 21: Considered to be one of the brightest and most dynamic youngsters in the set-up, Deepika, who was recently awarded the Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year (Women - Under 21), is keen to leave her mark at the highest level.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 breaks viewership records in India with blockbuster final
Dubai, March 21: The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 has broken major viewership records in India as its TV ratings surged to the highest ever for a multi-nation cricket tournament, eclipsing the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 by a whopping 23 per cent.
CT 2025 breaks viewership records; Ind-Pak match most-watched ODI ever in India
Dubai, March 21: The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 has broken major viewership records in India as its TV ratings surged to the highest ever for a multi-nation cricket tournament. The eight-team tournament secures 23 per cent higher rating than ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on television.
Eager to impress, Deepika reflects on winning HI Upcoming Player of the Year award
New Delhi, March 21: Considered to be one of the brightest and most dynamic youngsters in the set-up, Deepika, who was recently awarded the Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year (Women – Under 21), is keen to leave her mark at the highest level.
Abhishek reflects on retaining the Hockey India Forward of Year Award
New Delhi, March 21: Arjuna Awardee Abhishek has once again been recognized as one of India's top hockey talents, retaining the prestigious Hockey India Dhanraj Pillay Award for Forward of the Year at the 7th Annual Hockey India Awards. The 25-year-old forward, known for his sharp goal-scoring instincts, played a pivotal role in India's success throughout 2024, cementing his status as a key asset for the national team.
Balaji credits IPL's ecosystem for India's two successive white-ball title wins
Mumbai, March 20: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, former Indian cricketer Lakshmipathy Balaji said that the league and "its franchise owners, leadership groups and ecosystem" had a key role in India's two successive white-ball title wins, the T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
BCCI secretary Saikia reveals breakdown of Rs 58 crore cash prize to India's CT 2025 winning contingent
By Vipul Kashyap, Mumbai, March 20: Each player in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy winning team will be given Rs 3 crore, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia said.
BCCI announces cash prize of Rs 58 crores for India's CT 2025 winning contingent
Mumbai, March 20: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced a cash prize of Rs 58 crores for the ICC Champions Trophy winning Indian team, with the contributions of all players, coaching staff, support staff and members of men's selection committee to be recognised.
Not just mine, it belongs to the entire team: Abhishek reflects on retaining Forward of the Year Award
New Delhi, March 20: Arjuna Awardee Abhishek has once again been recognised as one of India's top hockey talents, retaining the prestigious Hockey India Dhanraj Pillay Award for Forward of the Year at the 7th Annual Hockey India Awards.
'Rs 3 cr each for 15 players, head coach': BCCI secy outlines distribution of Rs 58 crore reward for CT win
New Delhi, March 20: From the Rs 58 crore cash reward announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the 2025 Champions Trophy winning team, Rs 3 crore each will go to the 15 players and head coach Gautam Gambhir, said BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia to IANS.
BCCI announces cash reward of Rs 58 cr for Champions Trophy-winning Indian team
Mumbai, March 20: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs 58 crore for Team India after their triumph at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to honour the players, coaching and support staff and members of the selection committee.
The echo of people singing Vande Mataram in Dubai after India's CT win was something else: Vivek Oberoi
Raipur, March 17: Actor Vivek Oberoi recalled the electrifying moment from India's Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai on March 9 and said the echo of the sound, when people sang "Vande Mataram" at the top of their voices, was truly exhilarating.
'They can decide when to stop playing': Ajaz Patel on 'greats' Rohit, Virat's ODI future
New Delhi, March 16: New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel feels that India batting icons Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have the right to take a call on their ODI future amid speculations around their retirements from the format following Champions Trophy win.
We have to repay Hockey India by playing well: India women's hockey team captain
New Delhi, March 16: India Women's Team skipper Salima Tete was felicitated at the 7th Hockey India awards on Saturday after her team won gold at Bihar's Women's Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024, which took place in Rajgir, Bihar, last year.
IPL 2025: Virat Kohli joins RCB squad after lifting Champions Trophy title
New Delhi, March 15: Star batter and former captain Virat Kohli joined the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad on Saturday ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.
The Breakout Players of the 2025 ICC and What's Next in IPL 2025
Londo, March 14: The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which ran from February 19 until March 9 at cricket stadiums across Pakistan and the UAE (United Arab Emirates), was the competition's ninth quadrennial ODI cricket tournament.
He is world class for a reason: Connolly on facing Shami in Champions Trophy SF
New Delhi, March 14: Ahead of marking his return for Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield, young Australia all-rounder Cooper Connolly said he realised why Mohammed Shami is a world-class pacer when he was dismissed by him in the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai.
India were well-balanced team in Champions Trophy due to all-rounders: Ponting
New Delhi, March 14: Former Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting reveals India were a very well-balanced team in their journey to winning the 2025 Champions Trophy due to having an outstanding set of all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel.
Shami is a world-class player for a reason: Connolly on semi-final challenge
Melbourne March 14,: With Matthew Short sidelined due to injury ahead of Australia's Champions Trophy semi-final clash, the team management made a bold decision to bring in Cooper Connolly as the opener alongside Travis Head, as per the official website of ICC.
'Rohit-Kohli led India to glory, but all-rounders were game changers': Ricky Ponting
New Delhi, March 14: Ricky Ponting said that while Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's experience was the backbone of India's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 success, they had superlative support from their all-rounders, according to the official website of the ICC.
Axar Patel: India's underrated all-round hero in successive ICC white-ball title wins
New Delhi, March 14: Indian all-rounder Axar Patel continued his fine run in ICC white-ball events, contributing plenty as a designated number five batter, spinner and fielder during Men in Blue's title-winning ICC Champions Trophy campaign. Perhaps India's most under-the-radar yet high-on-impact player at the biggest stage in the last two years, he has continued his rise in international cricket across all formats.
Mark Wood to miss all forms of cricket for next 4 months due to knee injury
London, March 13: England pacer Mark Wood will be missing out on all formats of cricket for the next four months due to a knee injury that worsened during his side's ICC Champions Trophy campaign, which ended without a win.
They had another outstanding tournament: Ricky Ponting lauds New Zealand's performance in Champions Trophy 2025
New Delhi, March 13: ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting hailed New Zealand's performance in the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where they fell short of clinching the title as they lost to India in the final, which was played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9, as reported by ICC review.
Rohit has got no reason to retire or to take any criticism: AB de Villiers
New Delhi, March 13: South Africa batting great AB de Villiers hailed Rohit Sharma's record as a batter and captain after the India skipper lifted the ICC Champions Trophy and put an end to a lot of chatter about his retirement from the ODI format.
It's only a matter of time before NZ win ICC title: Ponting
Dubai, March 13: Australian legend Ricky Ponting believes New Zealand were near flawless in their run at the ICC Champions Trophy and they can be proud of their runner-up finish in the tournament, adding that it's only a matter of time before they bag an ICC title.
ICC thanks PCB for successful hosting of ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025
Dubai, March 12: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for successfully hosting the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 and to the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) for the staging of five matches, according to a release from ICC.
Don't deserve to be there: Kamran gives reality check amid controversy over Pakistan's omission in CT prize ceremony
Lahore, March 12: Former wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal addressed the recent controversy surrounding the absence of a representative from host nation Pakistan during the prize distribution ceremony of the recently concluded Champions Trophy. According to him, Pakistan didn't have a representative because it didn't "deserve" to be there.
Rohit climbs to No. 3, Gill remains on top in ODI rankings after Champions Trophy triumph
Dubai, March 12: After the recently concluded ICC Men’s Champions Trophy-winning campaign, India skipper Rohit Sharma moved up to third place in the ODI batting rankings chart, led by fellow opener Shubman Gill.
Shubman Gill wins February's ICC Men's Player of the Month award
Dubai, March 12: Team India's vice-captain Shubman Gill was named the 'Player of the Month' for February on Wednesday following his exceptional batting performance throughout the month in 50-over format.