India

Rohit Sharma (C)

Shubman Gill

Virat Kohli

Shreyas Iyer

Axar Patel

KL Rahul (W)

Hardik Pandya

Ravindra Jadeja

Mohammad Shami

Kuldeep Yadav

Varun Chakaravarthy

New Zealand

Will Young

Rachin Ravindra

Kane Williamson

Daryl Mitchell

Tom Latham (W)

Glenn Phillips

Michael Bracewell

Mitchell Santner (C)

Nathan Smith

Kyle Jamieson

Will O'Rourke

Abhishek Sharma

Arshdeep Singh

Axar Rajeshbhai Patel

Ayush Badoni

Dhruv Chand Jurel

Hardik Himanshu Pandya

Harshit Pradeep Rana

Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah

Jitesh Mohan Sharma

Rahul Kannaur Lokesh

Mohammed Siraj

Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy

Muralikrishna Prasidh Krishna

Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja

Rinku Khanchand Singh

Rishabh Rajendra Pant

Rohit Gurunath Sharma

Ruturaj Dashrat Gaikwad

Bhardwaj Sai Sudharsan

Sanju Viswanath Samson

Shivam Dube

Shreyas Santosh Iyer

Shubman Singh Gill

Suryakumar Ashok Yadav

Namboori Thakur Tilak Varma

Varun Chakaravarthy Vinod

Washington Sundar

Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal

Adithya Ashok

Ajaz Yunus Patel

Benjamin Vincent Sears

Blair Marshall Tickner

Daryl Joseph Mitchell

Devon Philip Conway

Glenn Dominic Phillips

Henry Michael Nicholls

Inderbir Singh Sodhi

Jacob Andrew Duffy

James Douglas Sheahan Neesham

Jayden Richard Lennox

Joshua Andrew Clarkson

Kane Stuart Williamson

Kristian David Charles Clarke

Kyle Alex Jamieson

Mark Sinclair Chapman

Matthew James Henry

Michael Gordon Bracewell

Michael David Rae

Mitchell James Hay

Mitchell Josef Santner

Nathan Gregory Smith

Nicholas Frederick Kelly

Timothy Blake Robinson

Tim Louis Seifert

Thomas Ackland Blundell

Thomas William Maxwell Latham

William Alexander Young

Zakary Glen Foulkes

Cricket

Champions Trophy

Many were astonished when, despite being the tournament's hosts, no representative of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was on the podium during the prize distribution ceremony.

India beat New Zealand in Champions Trophy 2025 Final

PCB protested for absence of Pakistan representative in closing ceremony.

Ex-Pakistan star says ICC showed them mirror.

ICC Chairaman Jay Shah and Rohit Sharma in frame

'ICC showed us the mirror...because we don't deserve to be there': Ex-PAK player speaks on controversy around Pakistan's absence in closing ceremony

While ICC chairman Jay Shah offered the trophy to captain Rohit Sharma and the medals to the winners, BCCI president Roger Binny gave the white jackets to the Indian players.

India beat New Zealand in Champions Trophy 2025 Final.

ICC is unlikely to give clarification to PCB.

Indian team celebrating Champions Trophy 2025 win

ICC to give no formal clarification to PCB over absence of Pakistan representatives during Champions Trophy closing ceremony

Editor's Choice

KL Rahul played an unbeaten match-winning knock of 34 runs against New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. 

KL Rahul played an unbeaten 34 run knock in Champions Trophy 2025 final. 

India beat New Zealand by four wickets in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final.

KL Rahul plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international (ODI) final cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai

WATCH: KL Rahul decodes his Champions Trophy 2025 final knock against New Zealand using Kayne West's quote

Rohit became the sixth skipper in the world and the second Indian to win multiple ICC titles, behind MS Dhoni.

Rohit Sharma becomes second captain to win multiple ICC trophies.

He also won the Player of the Match in Champions Trophy Final.

Rohit Sharma in frame

'We underrate his captaincy...doesn’t let anyone feel insecure': Indian legend hails Rohit Sharma after Champions Trophy triumph

KL Rahul was India's wicketkeeper batter in the Champions Trophy 2025. He played an unbeaten match-winning knock of 34 runs against New Zealand in the final. 

KL Rahul scored 140 runs in ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 

KL Rahul reacts during the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international (ODI) final cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai

'Not fun, Sanjana, I have had to...': KL Rahul's big revelation to Jasprit Bumrah's wife how Rohit Sharma's strategy in Champions Trophy 2025 troubled him 

IPL 2026

Harry Brook has decided to withdraw from the 2025 IPL. On Sunday, March 9, the right-handed batsman made his decision public.

IPL 2025 to start on March 22.

DC will be without Harry Brook in IPL 2025.

A top star is likely to miss first few games as well.

Delhi Capitals logo in frame

After Harry Brook's pull out, Delhi Capitals hit with another blow as star player likely to miss first couple games of IPL 2025

Rohit Sharma-led India defeated New Zealand to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

India beat New Zealand by four wickets in Champions Trophy 2025 final. 

ICC named Mitchell Santner as the captain for their Champions Trophy team. 

 India captain Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya after winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

No Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya as ICC announces Champions Trophy 2025 team of the tournament 

The team's next task is a high-profile five-match Test series against England, which will kick off the 2025–27 World Test championship.

They won their third Champions Trophy title.

India's schedule ahead till T20 World Cup 2026.

Team India celebrating Champions Trophy win

What's next for India after Champions Trophy 2025, check all of India's next assignment till T20 World Cup 2026

A funny video of Rohit Sharma following India's Champions Trophy victory, meanwhile, had internet users in stitches. 

Rohit Sharma won Player of the Match.

Indian captain Rohit sharma with Champions Trophy title

Rohit Sharma forgets ICC Champions Trophy in PC room, Indian captain leaves everyone in splits as video goes viral

Rohit Sharma-led India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. 

Rohit Sharma was awarded Player of the Match for Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand. 

Virat Kohli of India celebrates after winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final between India and New Zealand at Dubai International Stadium

Will BCCI host bus parade for Champions Trophy 2025 winning Team India? Here's all you need to know

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI

Dynamic Banner

South Africa tour of India, 2025

Ranji Trophy, 2025/26

England tour of Australia, 2025/26

DP World Asia Cup Rising Stars, 2025

Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2025

Ireland tour of Bangladesh, 2025

West Indies tour of New Zealand, 2025

Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe tour of Pakistan, 2025

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, 2025

Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2025/26

New Zealand tour of India, 2026

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026

Sri Lanka Women tour of India, 2025

Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2026

Women's Premier League, 2026

Featured League

Insights

WPL 2026

Grace Harris stole the show with a stunning 85 off just 40 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru easily beat UP Warriorz by nine wickets in their Women’s Premier League clash. Chasing 144, Harris raced to the fastest fifty of the season in only 22 balls, hitting 10 fours and five sixes.

RCB defeated UP Warriorz by nine wickets

Grace Harris’ smashed fastest half-century in WPL 2026.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and her teammate Grace Harris run between the wickets

WPL 2026: Grace Harris blasts 85 as RCB crush UP Warriorz by nine wickets

The three matches of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 will likely to be played in closed doors at the DY Patil Stadium because of municipal corporation elections in Navi Mumbai on January 15. Local police have told the BCCI that they will not be able to provide enough security for the Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz match scheduled on election day.


Three WPL 2026 matches will likely to be played without spectators.

WPL 2026 matches will likely to be played without spectators due to local elections.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana with WPL Trophy 

Explained: Why some of WPL 2026 matches likely to be played without spectators

Mumbai Indians (MI) notched up a commanding 50-run win over Delhi Capitals in their second Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 clash on January 10

Mumbai Indians thrashed Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

DC failed to chase down the 196-run target and were bundled out for mere 145

Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt (R) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur celebrate with each other in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet-Sciver Brunt combine to hand MI 50-run win over DC

Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine combined to hand Gujarat Giants (GG) a 10-run win over UP Warriorz (UPW) in their Women's Premier League 2026 clash 

Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 10 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine remained the architects of Giants' victory

Gujarat Giants' Ashleigh Gardner (R) and Sophie Devine in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Gardner-Devine's all-round show helps GG edge UPW by 10 runs 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Malolan Rangarajan confirmed that India all‑rounder Pooja Vastrakar will miss at least two weeks of Women’s Premier League (WPL) matches due to a hamstring injury.

RCB defeated MI by three wickets in WPL 2026 opener.

Pooja Vastrakar set to miss two weeks of WPL 2026.

Pooja Vastrakar of India prepares to bowl during game two of the ODI series between India and South Africa at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 19, 2024 in Bengaluru, India.

RCB shares worrisome update on Pooja Vastrakar’s WPL 2026 comeback

Basketball

Dillon Brooks unloaded on NBA officials after picking up his league-leading 12th technical foul, claiming referees punish him for his reputation rather than his actions.



Dillon Brooks blasts referees after receiving another technical foul in Suns’ win.

Suns forward admits most of his technicals are deserved but feels targeted due to his image.

Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the New York Knicks at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 09, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.  The Suns defeated the Knicks 112-107.

Dillon Brooks blasts NBA officials following fine for on-court conduct

Anthony Edwards heaped praise on Jaden McDaniels after the Timberwolves edged the Spurs, highlighting his game-winning defensive impact.

Anthony Edwards calls Jaden McDaniels his favorite NBA player after clutch defensive display vs Spurs.

McDaniels’ late block seals narrow Timberwolves win in final minutes.

Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots a free throw during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on January 11, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Anthony Edwards heaps praise on Jaden McDaniels after game-winning defense

Rui Hachimura is set to return from injury for the LA Lakers against the Sacramento Kings, providing a major boost despite an expected minutes restriction.


Rui Hachimura cleared to return after missing six games with a calf strain, likely to come off the bench.

JJ Redick calls Hachimura the Lakers’ best catch-and-shoot option as his comeback nears.

Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives to the arena before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 9, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Hachimura injury update: Lakers star all set to comeback after missing six games

Football

Barcelona president Joan Laporta criticised Kylian Mbappé for refusing a guard of honour after Barça’s Spanish Super Cup win over Real Madrid.

Joan Laporta calls out Kylian Mbappé over sportsmanship following Barcelona’s Super Cup triumph.

Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid is pictured with their runners up medal walking away from the Spanish Super Cup following the Spanish Super Cup Final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium

Joan Laporta LAMBASTS Kylian Mbappe for refusing guard of honour to Barcelona

Top Headlines

India vs New Zealand Info

Match Details

Dubai International Stadium, Dubai

Team Details

Team Form

Head To Head

New Zealand in India, 3 ODI Series, 2026 On Jan 11

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Mar 02

New Zealand in India, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Nov 01

News updates

'ICC showed us the mirror...because we don't deserve to be there': Ex-PAK player speaks on controversy around Pakistan's absence in closing ceremony

ICC to give no formal clarification to PCB over absence of Pakistan representatives during Champions Trophy closing ceremony

WATCH: KL Rahul decodes his Champions Trophy 2025 final knock against New Zealand using Kayne West's quote