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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

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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

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WPL 2026

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

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted her side fell short in the final over of their three-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the WPL 2026 opener, saying they failed to bowl even one good delivery under pressure.

RCB defeated Mumbai Indians by three wickets. 

Nadine de Klerk picked up four wickets against MI in WPL 2026 opener.

Mumbai Indians' Amelia Kerr (L) speaks with her captain Harmanpreet Kaur during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 

Harmanpreet Kaur indirectly blames Nat Sciver-Brunt after MI’s defeat vs RCB

Nadine de Klerk said it would take time for RCB’s thrilling three-wicket win over the Mumbai Indians to sink in, after she played a key role in the WPL opener. She picked up 4/26 with the ball and then scored an unbeaten 63 off 44 balls to guide RCB to a last-ball victory against MI.

Nadine de Klerk celebrates after her team's win in the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

De Klerk reveals her mindset after guiding RCB to their nail-biter win vs MI

Dewald Brevis has not score a fifty in the last 10 T20 innings. The Pretoria Capitals has copped criticism from former Proteas opener Herschelle Gibbs.

Dewald Brevis has not done well in the ongoing SA20 edition so far.

Brevis was not at his best in the T20I series on Indian soil as well. 

Dewald Brevis, Herschelle Gibbs

Amid lean patch, Brevis hits back at Gibbs over criticism, says 'they are no...'

Mitchell Santner was not exceptional with bat or bowl but he led Northern Knights to a comprehensive six-wicket win over Wellington.

Mitchell Santner walked out to bat at no.3 and scored 12 runs from 11 balls.

Santner broke Wellington batters' 2nd wicket partnership which triggered a collapse.

Mitchell Santner

Skipped ODIs vs IND, NZ captain Santner plays in this T20 league, bats at no.3

New Zealand tour of India 2026

Arshdeep Singh will warm the bench for the first ODI of the series against New Zealand as Shubman Gill went with Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna.

For New Zealand, Kristian Clarke is making his ODI debut.

Mohammed Siraj has made his ODI comeback. 

Arshdeep Singh

IND vs NZ 1st ODI Playing XIs: Gill wins toss, Arshdeep dropped, Siraj returns

Ashes 2025-26

The England team that lost in Australia is set to face consequences for their lack of preparation and partying during the Ashes 2025-26.

England players are set to face consequences for their off-the-field behaviour in Australia.

Harry Brook has already been fined and warned for his altercation with a bouncer in New Zealand.

Ben Stokes, Will Jacks, Harry Brook

Stay at Casino complex & drunken escapades: Behind-the-scenes of ENG's Ashes

IND vs NZ: Rishabh Pant has been diagnosed with a side strain, ruling him out of the three-ODI series against New Zealand.


India vs New Zealand Stats

Match Stats

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Series Stats

Most Runs

Best Strike Rate

Most 4s

Most 6s

Most Wickets

Rachin Ravindra

NZ

263 Runs 4 Matches•4 Inns

Shreyas Iyer

IND

243 Runs 5 Matches•5 Inns

Ben Duckett

ENG

227 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Joe Root

ENG

225 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Virat Kohli

IND

218 Runs 5 Matches•5 Inns

Ibrahim Zadran

AFG

216 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Tom Latham

NZ

205 Runs 5 Matches•5 Inns

Kane Williamson

NZ

200 Runs 5 Matches•5 Inns

Rassie van der Dussen

SA

193 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Shubman Gill

IND

188 Runs 5 Matches•5 Inns

Rohit Sharma

IND

180 Runs 5 Matches•5 Inns

Glenn Phillips

NZ

177 Runs 5 Matches•5 Inns

Will Young

NZ

165 Runs 5 Matches•5 Inns

Ryan Rickelton

SA

147 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

KL Rahul

IND

140 Runs 5 Matches•4 Inns

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

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