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After months of struggle, Rohit Sharma rediscovers his spark, leads India to Champions Trophy glory

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.

The Times of India · Mar 10, 2025

Champions Trophy final: Clinical India wary of old bugbear New Zealand amid talk of captain Rohit Sharma's ODI farewell

Team India, currently in scintillating form, will look to clinch their third ICC Champions Trophy title when they face a determined New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

The Times of India · Mar 9, 2025

The Rohit Sharma conundrum: Eye on the prize, ear on the future

TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: "Macha come for five minutes na... ," Harshit Rana pleaded with Washington Sundar to join their team, which was a player short, for a game of foot-volley at the Dubai International Stadium. Sundar, an off-spinner, was lazing around on the greens after sipping coconut water and was…

The Times of India · Mar 8, 2025

Gautam Gambhir eyes 'perfect game' in Champions Trophy final

NEW DELHI: Although his squad has an all-win record going into the Champions Trophy final, India's head coach Gautam Gambhir, who is not easily impressed, stated that his team is still looking for that "perfect game" and expressed hope that it will be found in Sunday's summit match.

The Times of India · Mar 5, 2025

'When you play 300 games, you will get out to spinners too': Gautam Gambhir backs Virat Kohli

DUBAI: India's head coach Gautam Gambhir was true to his character as he appeared to be in a fiery mood at the press conference following India's four-wicket victory over Australia at the Dubai International Stadium in the semifinal of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

The Times of India · Mar 5, 2025

Gambhir rock solid in support of Rohit: 'You evaluate with stats, we evaluate with impact'

In terms of numbers, India captain and opener Rohit Sharma may not have produced the amount of runs fans associate with him, but the skipper's intent in the ongoing Champions Trophy has had a positive impact on the dressing room, according to the team's head coach Gautam Gambhir.

The Times of India · Mar 5, 2025

Virat Kohli embraces 'Delhi da Munda' spirit ahead of his 300th ODI

NEW DELHI: As India prepare for their final group-stage match against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy, star batter Virat Kohli reflected on his roots, embracing the "Delhi da munda" spirit that has shaped his approach to cricket and life. The 36-year-old batting maestro, who will be playing his…

The Times of India · Mar 2, 2025

'We weren't expecting such an over-reliance on spin': Coach Ryan ten Doeschate highlights impacts of Indian spinners in Dubai

NEW DELHI: India's assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, admitted that the team did not anticipate such a heavy reliance on spin in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy. Speaking to reporters, he acknowledged that the conditions in Dubai have favoured spin more than expected, shaping the team's approach to matches.

The Times of India · Mar 1, 2025

Champions Trophy: Why former Indian cricketer wants Pakistan to win blockbuster clash

NEW DELHI: When former cricketer Atul Wassan announced that he wants Pakistan to defeat India in Sunday's Champions Trophy match in Dubai, it caught everyone off guard.

The Times of India · Feb 22, 2025

Champions Trophy: Sourav Ganguly on why KL Rahul was preferred over Rishabh Pant

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes KL Rahul's "fantastic numbers" in ODIs may have given him the edge over Rishabh Pant as India's first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in the ongoing Champions Trophy.

The Times of India · Feb 21, 2025