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India head coach Gautam Gambhir said that the ICC rule of two new balls and fielding restrictions make it crucial to have six bowlers in the team.

Riyan Parag bowled 9 overs against Sri Lanka and claimed 3 wickets.

Gautam Gambhir believes modern-day ODI cricket requires 6 bowling options.

Gambhir was ready to sacrifice an extra batter to increase bowling options. 

Virat Kohli, Riyan Parag, Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir namedrops Riyan Parag to explain how he laid the foundation of India's Champions Trophy 2025 triumph during Sri Lanka series

After the win, Indian captain Rohit Sharma was ecstatic and attempted to get Jay Shah, the chairman of the ICC, to dance.

India beat New Zealand in Champions Trophy 2025 Final

They won their third Champions Trophy title.

Rohit Sharma dances with Jay Shah.

Jay Shah and Rohit Sharma in frame

Rohit Sharma dances with ICC Chairman Jay Shah after India's historic Champions Trophy 2025 triumph - WATCH

India speedster Mohammed Shami picked up nine wickets including a five-wicket haul in five outings of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 

Mohammed Shami picked up nine wickets in ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

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

Mohammed Shami of India poses for a photo with the ICC Champions Trophy after winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final between India and New Zealand at Dubai International Stadium

'Victory is sweeter when...': Mohammed Shami reacts after India beat New Zealand by four wickets to win ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Michael Vaughan snubbed the likes of Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube and Mohammed Siraj to name his India's alternate playing XI that could've reached Champions Trophy 2025 final as well.

Sunil Gavaskar had claimed an Indian B or C team could've beaten Pakistan.

Michael Vaughan lauded India for the bench strength they have created.

Vaughan kept out-of-favour cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal in his alternate India playing XI as well.  

Michael Vaughan, Alastair Cook, Ben Stokes

Former England captain names India's alternate playing XI that could've made it to Champions Trophy 2025 final featuring Yuzvendra Chahal, Suryakumar Yadav

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Health Ministry in a letter to IPL chairman Arun Dhumal instructed them to ban direct or surrogate advertisements related to tobacco and alcohol.

Health Ministry wants cricketers to promote a healthy lifestyle.

The letter was sent to IPL chairman Arun Dhumal.

IPL 2025 will commence on March 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. 

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Health Ministry tells IPL to ban direct and indirect ads related to tobacco and alcohol, says players are role models with 'social and moral obligation'

Mitchell Santner lauded Indian captain Rohit Sharma and his opening partner Shubman Gill for taking the game away from them in the Champions Trophy 2025 final.

Mitchell Santner dismissed Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer in the final.

Rohit Sharma reached his fifty from 41 balls.

Gill departed as Glenn Phillips took a jaw-dropping catch. 

Mitchell Santner, Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma

'Rohit Sharma puts fear in bowlers': Mitchell Santner's stunning admission after New Zealand's loss to India in Champions Trophy 2025 final

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