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Shubman Gill arrives in Mumbai after India's famous Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai
Mumbai, March 11: Batting sensation Shubman Gill arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday after India's historic Champions Trophy win in Dubai against New Zealand.
Kapil Dev lauds proud of Team India after famous Champions Trophy triumph
New Delhi, March 11: Kapil Dev, the captain of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, is "proud" of the Indian team that etched its name in history by lifting the Champions Trophy in Dubai.
Champions Trophy: Rohit did a marvellous job in captaincy and with his batting, says ex-pacer
Kolkata, March 10: Former India pacer Laxmi Ratan Shukla heaped praise on Rohit Sharma's leadership skills and his batting after Men in Blue beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final to lift their third Champions Trophy title on Sunday.
Victory is sweeter when 1.4 billion hearts celebrate with you: Indian players react after winning CT 2025
New Delhi,, March 10,: After winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand at the Dubai International cricket Stadium on Sunday, players from the Indian cricket team have expressed their delight after winning the title.
Ravindra Jadeja wins 'Fielder of the Match' medal after India clinches Champions Trophy 2025 title
Dubai, March 10: Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja recieved the best fielder of the match medal for his exceptional fielding skills display during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Happy we were able to play as a unit: Virat Kohli after winning ChampionS Trophy 2025 title
Dubai, March 10: After winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand on Sunday, India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli shared his thoughts on the title win and said that he is happy as the team was able to play as a unit.
Not retiring from this format yet, says Rohit Sharma after CT 2025 triumph
Dubai, March 10: India captain Rohit Sharma confirmed he is not planning to retire from ODIs after leading India to a four-wicket triumph over New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final here on Sunday. The right-handed opener raced to 76 runs, with seven boundaries and three sixes to his name, and helped India set the pace for the run chase in tricky Dubai conditions.
Happy how he managed to pull this tournament...: Rohit hails KL Rahul following CT 2025 win
Dubai, March 10: Following India's win over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hailed wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul for the calm he brings to the side while battling the pressure situations, and said he is very happy with his contributions to the team at number six.
India lifts third Champions Trophy, President Murmu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulate team
Dubai, March 9: India made history on Sunday, clinching their third ICC Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final in Dubai.
'Aggressive approach unnatural for me but batting depth gives me freedom': Rohit Sharma on CT final knock
Dubai, March 9: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma answered all criticism that has been directed towards him in recent days with a Player of the Match performance in India's four-wicket win over New Zealand in the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
'I am over the moon, to be honest': Shreyas Iyer on overwhelming feeling of winning his first ICC tournament
Dubai, March 9: Indian batter Shreyas Iyer was left 'over the moon' after helping India, with a fighting 48-run cameo, to lift their third Champions Trophy title by beating New Zealand by four wickets in the final here on Sunday. Iyer ended the tournament as the second-highest run-getter having scored 241 runs in five matches behind New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra.
Champions Trophy: Stars turn up in Dubai to enjoy Ind-NZ final
Dubai, March 9: Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi were seen enjoying the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Champions Trophy: Looked to stick to stump line and wait for batter to make mistake, says Chakaravarthy
Dubai, March 9: India wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who picked 2-45 in the 2025 Champions Trophy final against New Zealand, said his aim was to stick to the stump-to-stump line as it was the pitch where the ball turned the least in the three matches he has played in the tournament.
Champions Trophy 2025: India cast spin web to bamboozle Kiwis in final
Dubai, March 9: In a thrilling Champions Trophy final, India's spinners mesmerized the New Zealand batting line-up, restricting them to 251/7 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Positive that India will win, no changes expected in playing XI: says NCA level II coach Arijit Majumder
Kolkata, Match 9: Ahead of Sunday's final clash between India and New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai, Arijit Majumder, National Cricket Academy (NCA) level II coach, said he was not expecting any changes in the playing XI and was positive that India would win the match.
India spinners against New Zealand's resilience to define Champions Trophy final
Dubai, March 8: India and New Zealand, the top modern-day giants, will fight for Champions Trophy glory in front of a sold-out crowd at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
CT 2025: Vice-captain Gill outlines role, his hallmark batting approach, expectations from Dubai surface
Dubai, March 8: India's vice-captain Shubman Gill opened up about his experience serving as skipper Rohit Sharma's deputy, his approach with the bat when he steps up on the field, and the way the Dubai surface could behave in Sunday's Champions Trophy final against New Zealand.
Champions Trophy: Final not just another game, but approach remains same, says NZ captain Santner
Dubai, March 8: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner acknowledged the magnitude of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final but stressed the importance of maintaining a composed approach as his team prepares to face an in-form Indian side in Dubai on Sunday.
Champions Trophy final: Weather and pitch report for India vs New Zealand clash
Dubai, March 8: Dubai's scorching heat and spin-friendly surface will play a crucial role as India and New Zealand lock horns in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
ICC Champions Trophy final: Deep Dasgupta analyzes pitch conditions ahead of India vs. New Zealand clash
Kolkata, March 8: As India prepares to take on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday, former cricketer Deep Dasgupta shared his insights on the pitch conditions and their potential impact on the game.
Champions Trophy 2025: Tickets for final between India, New Zealand at Dubai sold out
Dubai, March 8: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand, scheduled to take place on Sunday at Dubai International Stadium, has drawn massive interest. All 25,000 tickets for the last match of the ongoing marquee event have been sold out.
Out of our hands, wouldn't worry about it much...: NZ coach on travelling to Dubai for playing CT final against India
Dubai, March 7: Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final clash against India, New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said that his team would not worry too much about change in venue from Lahore to Dubai from semifinal to the title clash, saying that the situation is "out of their hands" and since they have played a game against India in Dubai before during the group stages, they will be using it as a learning experience.
New Zealand storms into Champions Trophy final with dominant comeback
Dubai, March 7: The Black Caps have showcased excellent ODI form, rebounding strongly from a defeat to secure a commanding spot in the Champions Trophy final, as per the ICC.
Champions Trophy: Relive key encounters between India and New Zealand ahead of summit clash
New Delhi, March 7: As India prepare to take on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday, history looms large over this much-anticipated encounter. While India enter the contest as favourites, having secured seven consecutive ODI wins leading up to the final, their record against New Zealand in ICC tournament finals tells a different story.
Champions Trophy: India on fire in all aspects ahead of title clash against NZ (SWOT Analysis)
New Delhi, March 7: Despite losing four tosses on the bounce in their 2025 Champions Trophy campaign, the Indian team has been unstoppable in their quest to win the trophy for the first time since 2013. With the Dubai International Stadium becoming their de-facto base, India have won one match while defending, and three victories have come off chases.
Match officials declared for India-New Zealand title clash for Champions Trophy
Dubai, March 6: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced the match officials for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday, in which India will take on New Zealand.
Shami admits India's one venue advantage in CT, says 'it helped us to know behaviour of the pitch'
Dubai, March 5: India's pace spearhead Mohammed Shami believes that playing all their ICC Champions Trophy matches at one venue in Dubai has given the team a crucial advantage in adapting to the conditions and pitch behaviour.
Champions Trophy: Perpetual cribbers need to grow up, says Gambhir on India's undue venue advantage
Dubai, March 4: India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday slammed critics for claiming that India have an 'undue advantage' due to them playing all Champions Trophy 2025 games at the same venue and told the 'perpetual cribbers' to 'grow up.'
CT 2025: Pakistan trolled as India win means Lahore will not host final
Mumbai, March 4: With India defeating Australia in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy (CT) 2025 with a four-wicket victory in Dubai on Tuesday, Pakistan will not be able to organize the final of the event of which they were the host. As per the hybrid formula agreed by Pakistan and ICC, the final now will be played in Dubai, instead of the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan.
CT 2025: Support for Team India grows ahead of semi-final clash against Australia
Ayodhya, March 4: As India gears up for its Champions Trophy semi-final clash against Australia today, the enthusiasm among sports lovers in Uttar Pradesh is palpable.
Don't really have a message...: Steve Smith on 'silencing' Indian crowd against India in CT semi-final
Dubai, March 3: Australia captain Steve Smith addressed the media in a pre-match press conference ahead of their high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy semifinal clash against India on Tuesday. With India entering the match on the back of an unbeaten run, Smith acknowledged their dominance and shared his thoughts on the challenges ahead.
Champions Trophy: Spin-heavy India look to tame gritty Australia in semis
Dubai, March 3: Dubai is set to host a blockbuster clash as India and Australia lock horns in the first semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday, with both teams eyeing a spot in the grand finale on March 9, here at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Champions Trophy: Indian team manager heads back home due to family bereavement
Dubai, March 2: R Devraj, the manager of the Indian team playing in the 2025 Champions Trophy, has headed back to his hometown Hyderabad due to a family bereavement.
View from behind the stumps has been great...:: KL Rahul on India's 'winning habit' ahead of NZ clash
Dubai, March 2: Ahead of their clash against New Zealand on Sunday in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium, India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul said that looking at his team win in the first two matches of the competition from behind the stumps has been "great".
Champions Trophy 2025: India eye top spot in Group A as they face New Zealand in their last group match
Dubai, March 2: India will lock horns with New Zealand in their last group stage match in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium as they eye the top spot in Group A. This will also help settle up the semi-final permutations.
CT 2025: Virat Kohli's wife, brother to reach Dubai for star batter's 300th ODI match
Dubai, March 2: Virat Kohli's wife, Anushka Sharma and elder brother, Vikas Kohli, will arrive in Dubai on Sunday for the India stalwart's 300th ODI match.
Robin Uthappa, Lalchand Rajput reunite ahead of India-New Zealand clash in Dubai
Dubai, March 1: Ahead of the crucial India-New Zealand match in Dubai on Sunday, former India opener Robin Uthappa and current UAE head coach Lalchand Rajput shared their insights on India's perceived 'home' advantage and the significance of maintaining momentum in the ICC Champions Trophy.
New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell emphasizes adaptability ahead of their match against India
Dubai, February 28: New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell highlighted the importance of adapting to different playing conditions as the team gears up for their upcoming ICC Champions Trophy match against India in Dubai on Sunday.
Champions Trophy: It's been already decided, there's no point dwelling, says Bracewell on advantage to India
Dubai, Feb 28: New Zealand's off-spin bowling all-rounder Michael Bracewell gave his take on India playing all of their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai, saying it was something that has already been decided and that there's no point dwelling on it.
An advantage: Nasser, Atherton on India playing all Champions Trophy matches in Dubai
London, February 25: Former England cricketers Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton have said India has advantage in ICC Champions Trophy as they are playing only at one venue - Dubai - and don't have to travel to different venues.