Rohit Sharma and his team have once again proven their dominance in world cricket by becoming the first side to win the Champions Trophy thrice. Led by Sharma, India's win against New Zealand in the 2025 final was not only a memorable achievement, but also marked their fourth consecutive ICC final in less than two years. This triumph also solidifies Sharma's position as the second-most successful Indian captain in ICC events, with only MS Dhoni ahead of him.
After clinching the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai, Team India celebrated their triumph with Anushka Sharma, the wife of Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli. In a video, Anushka is seen congratulating Rohit Sharma and hugging him, showing support and camaraderie within the Indian cricket family. This marks India's fourth consecutive ICC final in less than two years and their second consecutive title win, cementing their position as a dominant force in world cricket. Along with Rohit Sharma, Kohli also now has four ICC titles to his name, along with legendary captain MS Dhoni. With the victory, Kohli also expressed confidence in India's potential to continue their success in international cricket for the next eight years.
In an exciting match between India and New Zealand, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill dominated with their opening partnership. Rohit Sharma made a personal milestone, reaching the 10,000 International runs mark. However, it was a stunning catch by Glenn Phillips that saw the first Indian wicket fall and changed the momentum of the game. Stay tuned for more updates on the nail-biting final between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Indian opening batsman Rohit Sharma was in scintillating form in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand in Dubai, bringing up his 58th ODI half-century in just 41 balls. His aggressive innings exhilarated the crowd and helped India reach a score of 64 runs in the first Powerplay, with Rohit scoring 65 off 55 balls before teammate Shubman Gill took over. This marks Rohit's first half century in an ICC tournament final, making it a watch-worthy match for sports fans.
In a thrilling ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, India's spinners put in a stellar performance to restrict New Zealand to 251 runs. Led by captain Virat Kohli, the Indian team put on an excellent display, with Rohit Sharma becoming the newest member of the elite club of players who have scored 1000 runs against New Zealand in ODI cricket. The match saw some exciting highlights, including a rocket throw from Kohli that caught Mitchell Santner short, and an injury to New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson that resulted in Mark Chapman being named as his fielding replacement. Stay tuned for more updates on this nail-biting match.
Former India captain Virat Kohli's bhangra celebration after Ravindra Jadeja's wicket of New Zealand's Tom Latham in the 2025 Champions Trophy final has gone viral on social media. With India on the brink of winning the tournament and rumors of this being Kohli and Rohit Sharma's last ICC tournament, the duo's on-field chemistry and celebrations have garnered much attention. However, the Indian team is focused on winning the final and the players have denied any discussions about retirement.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has become known for his unlucky streak when it comes to winning coin tosses. In the final of the Champions Trophy against New Zealand, Rohit lost his 12th consecutive toss, matching a bizarre record set by Brian Lara. Despite the loss, Rohit maintained a lighthearted attitude and expressed confidence in his team to chase whatever target was given to them by New Zealand. In the match, Indian spinners proved their worth, with Kuldeep Yadav taking crucial wickets to keep New Zealand's score in check.
Former India cricketer and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has shut down rumors of Rohit Sharma's retirement after the upcoming Champions Trophy final against New Zealand. Despite a dip in form, Ganguly believes there is no reason for talks of Rohit's retirement, especially after his recent World Cup win and consistent success as captain. Vice-captain Shubman Gill has also confirmed that Rohit has not discussed retirement and may consider it after the final.
After winning the toss, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner opted to bat first as they look to post a strong total on the board. With a fair idea of the pitch from a previous match in Dubai, Santner hopes that it slows down later on. However, the Kiwis have been forced to make a change with injured Matt Henry being replaced by Nathan Smith. On the other hand, Indian captain Rohit Sharma is confident in his team's ability to chase, despite losing the toss. He believes that the toss does not matter as long as his team plays well.
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma's bad luck with coin flips in international matches extends to the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand today at the Dubai International Stadium. The match will decide the winner of the prestigious tournament, and fans are eagerly waiting to see if Sharma's unlucky streak continues or if he can break the pattern. Stay tuned for live updates from the crucial match.