India clinched the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, ending a 12-year wait. Key contributions from senior players like Virat Kohli and standout performances from KL Rahul were crucial. Kohli highlighted the importance of experience, past learnings, and focusing on self-belief. His leadership guided the team to another significant triumph, marking his fourth ICC title.
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Jasprit Bumrah has been India's bowling star in the Border-Gavaskar series, excelling with both new and old balls. He has taken 12 wickets at an average of 7.08 with the new ball and five more with the old, disrupting Australia's batting line-up. In Brisbane’s ongoing Test, with Indian bowlers struggling, Bumrah again stepped up, claiming another five-wicket haul, further solidifying his reputation as India’s most potent bowling weapon.
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Johnson Charles' explosive 71 off 33 balls powered Sharjah Warriorz to a dominating nine-wicket win over Dubai Capitals in ILT20, with the chase completed in just 11.5 overs. Notable innings included a brutal 28-run over against Zahir Khan. Tom Kohler-Cadmore added 54 not out. Warriorz's crucial victory boosts their playoff prospects.
Shreyas Iyer has been named captain of Punjab Kings ahead of the IPL 2025 season, reuniting with coach Ricky Ponting. Iyer was acquired for Rs 26.75 crore, making him the second-most expensive player in IPL history. Multiple teams, including Kolkata Knight Riders, are yet to announce their captains, while six franchises have confirmed their leadership for the upcoming season.
Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes Rohit Sharma and selectors will influence his retirement decision. Manjrekar also suggested Virat Kohli play County cricket to enhance his Test skills before the England series. Kohli's fitness could allow him to continue playing at a the highest level, asserted Sanjay Bangar.
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The ICC unveiled the official song 'Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke' by Atif Aslam for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, produced by Abdullah Siddiqui. The song's release aims to build excitement for the tournament, set to take place in Pakistan and the UAE from 19 February to 9 March.
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