NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma performed an impromptu “Dandiya” dance while gripping the stumps shortly after India won the Champions Trophy. Gautam Gambhir, the head coach, hugged his wards as he moved around the field with a rare broad smile.After such a glorious night, those scenes were not out of the ordinary. ‘Not…
DUBAI: The past six months have been perhaps the most tumultuous that Rohit Sharma would’ve experienced since 2011, when he was ignored from India’s World Cup team, which went on to win the tournament.Having just led India to an exciting chase in a severely rain-hit Test against Bangladesh, the 37-year-old was being hailed across all…
NEW DELHI: England batter Harry Brook stands at risk of facing a two-year ban from future editions of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after withdrawing from his contract with the Delhi Capitals. Based on the responses of all ten franchises, who were frustrated by the last-minute withdrawals of numerous players, primarily English, over the past…
Virat Kohli dances after India’s victory in the ICC Champions Trophy final against England at Edgbaston on June 23, 2013 in Birmingham. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Cricketers have their own ways of celebrating big tournaments victories, often depending on the team’s culture, the tournament’s significance, and individual personalities.Players pop champagne bottles or…
ICC Chairman Mr. Jay Shah presents the Champions Trophy to winning captain from India, Mr. Rohit Sharma in Dubai. (Credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: In a tournament steeped in cricketing glory, few symbols capture triumph quite like the white Champions Trophy jackets. Introduced in the 2009 edition held in South Africa, the jackets have grown into…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma led by example with a crucial 76, complementing a dominant spin-bowling display, as India clinched a record third Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand on Sunday.This win adds to India’s previous triumphs in 2002 and 2013, making them the only team to claim the title three times,…
Indian players stand for the national anthem at the start of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India etched their name in the history books once again, clinching their third ICC Champions Trophy title after a composed run chase against New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium…
TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: The moment Ravindra Jadeja made connection he knew it was done. The left-hander was so excited after hitting the winning runs that he ran into New Zealand seamer William O’Rourke. But nobody was complaining. KL Rahul, with another ice-cool hand under pressure, raised his arms and started the celebration. Harshit Rana and…
Ravindra Jadeja celebrates after winning the Champions Trophy. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India continued their dominant run in ICC tournaments, defeating New Zealand by four wickets to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. With this victory, India ended their long wait for an ICC ODI title, their…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: In a delightful post-match moment, Indian cricketing stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma lit up the Dubai International Cricket Stadium with their ‘Dandiya’ steps. After India’s thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final, the two Indian icons celebrated in style — by…
