Author: Virat Verma

New Zealand completely dominated Pakistan in the first T20I at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The Kiwi bowlers dismantled Pakistan’s batting lineup, restricting them to just 91 runs. Pakistan couldn’t even complete their 20 overs, getting bowled out in 18.4 overs. Pakistan’s Embarrassing Performance Khushdil Shah was the highest scorer for Pakistan with 32 runs. For New Zealand, Jacob Duffy took four wickets, Kyle Jamieson claimed three, Ish Sodhi picked up two, and Zachary Foulkes took one. Pakistan handed debuts to Hasan Nawaz, Abdul Samad, and Mohammad Ali, but none of them could make a significant impact. Lowest T20I Score Against New…

Rohit Sharma is expected to be selected as captain for the five-match Test series against England in June following India’s victory in the Champions Trophy. According to a report by The Indian Express, Rohit could lead the team on this tour. Before the Champions Trophy, Rohit was going through a rough patch, and his performance in the Test series against Australia was not impressive. Two ICC Trophies Under Rohit’s Leadership Rohit was left out of the fifth Test match against Australia in Sydney during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, raising questions about his future in the format. However, under his captaincy, India…

Team India has won the Champions Trophy after defeating New Zealand in the final, securing the title for the third time in history. With the conclusion of the tournament, the ICC ODI Team Rankings have also been updated. While India remains at the top, Pakistan’s ranking has taken a hit. Here’s a look at how all the teams that played in the Champions Trophy are ranked. ICC ODI Team Rankings: India Stays on Top India continues to dominate the ICC ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 122. The interesting fact is that no other team is even close to…

After the 2025 Champions Trophy, India’s next big target in ODI cricket will be the 2027 ODI World Cup. So, what does Team India’s ODI schedule look like until the 2027 World Cup? Rohit Sharma and his team are set to play a total of nine bilateral ODI series, featuring 27 matches. Additionally, some more ODI matches may be scheduled closer to the tournament. However, after the Champions Trophy 2025, India will not play any ODIs for several months. The 2027 ODI World Cup is expected to take place between October and December. Before that, Team India will play a…

The excitement of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is about to begin in just a few days, with the tournament kicking off on March 22. While teams are busy preparing for the competition, they are also facing some tension, as a few players are likely to miss the initial matches. Notably, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya and star pacer Jasprit Bumrah are among those who might not be available for the opening games. However, both players are expected to return after the first few matches. Hardik Pandya to Miss IPL 2025 Opener Mumbai Indians will play their first match of…

Indian team captain Rohit Sharma is one of the most successful leaders in the country’s cricket history. Under his captaincy, India has performed exceptionally well in recent times, securing two ICC titles within eight months. Last year, India won the T20 World Cup under Rohit’s leadership, and now the team has claimed the Champions Trophy with five consecutive wins. With this Champions Trophy victory, Rohit joined an elite club alongside former captain MS Dhoni. He became only the second Indian captain to win multiple ICC trophies. Dhoni holds the record for winning the most ICC titles for India, with three…

Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, Team India dominated the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and clinched the title while remaining unbeaten. In the tournament final held on March 9, India secured a commanding 4-wicket victory over New Zealand. Reports had claimed that after this triumph, Indian spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja would retire from cricket. However, that did not happen. A day after winning the tournament, Jadeja indirectly addressed this speculation. Jadeja Says – Don’t Spread Rumors Jadeja shared a post on social media. While he did not explicitly mention retirement, his message indirectly indicated that people should not believe or…

On Sunday, March 9, India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets to win the Champions Trophy, securing an ICC ODI title after 12 years. With this victory, India became the first team in the world to win all three ICC tournaments—ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, and Champions Trophy—twice each. Rohit Sharma became the second Indian captain, after MS Dhoni, to win two ICC tournaments. This was India’s third Champions Trophy title. The team had previously won the trophy in 2013 under MS Dhoni’s captaincy, defeating England in the final. In 2002, India was declared joint winners. This triumph marked…

India and New Zealand will face each other in the Champions Trophy 2025 final on Sunday. Team India is unbeaten in the tournament so far, while New Zealand’s only loss came against Rohit Sharma’s team. This final promises to be a thrilling contest. India is aiming for its third Champions Trophy title, while New Zealand is chasing its second. A crucial battle in this match will be between India’s spinners and New Zealand’s batsmen. To win, India must stop the in-form Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra from scoring big runs. Since 2013, India has not won the Champions Trophy. The…

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final will be played between India and New Zealand on Sunday in Dubai. Both teams will give their best to win this tournament, which is being held after eight years. The last time this tournament was played in 2017, Pakistan defeated India in the final to win the title. Team India has once again reached the final, but this time, the opponent is different. India has also become the first team to reach three consecutive Champions Trophy finals. India vs New Zealand in the Group Stage and Recent ODI Record India and New Zealand were…