India clinched the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in Dubai. Amid celebrations, Rohit Sharma dismissed retirement speculations, stating he isn’t stepping away from ODIs. His unbeaten 76 in the final silenced critics, reinforcing his leadership. With this victory, Rohit and Virat Kohli secured their fourth ICC title, making them India’s most successful players.
Cricket Australia has announced a day-night Test between Australia and England at the MCG from March 11-15, 2027, celebrating 150 years of men’s Test cricket. This will be the first-ever pink-ball men’s Test at the MCG, following the women’s Ashes Test earlier this year. The match won’t be part of the WTC but is among 12 Tests scheduled for the season.
Just three days after India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 win, head coach Gautam Gambhir is already planning for the upcoming five-Test series against England. Reports suggest he will travel with the India A team to monitor the reserve pool, making him the first Indian coach to do so. Gambhir is also pushing for more A tours, reviving a practice from Rahul Dravid’s tenure at NCA.
In the 2025 Hundred Draft, all 45 Pakistani players, including stars like Saim Ayub and Naseem Shah, went unsold. This was largely due to private investments from IPL franchise owners in the league, who traditionally avoid signing Pakistani players. Additionally, Pakistan’s busy international schedule in July-August also impacted their selection.
Delhi Capitals have appointed Axar Patel as their captain for IPL 2025. Axar, who has been with DC since 2019, was their top retention at INR 16.50 crore. He replaces Rishabh Pant and will lead a squad featuring KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, and Mitchell Starc. DC, still chasing their first title, start their season on March 24 against LSG in Visakhapatnam.