Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:40am on 03 Mar 2025,Monday Sports
India secured a 44-run victory over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, maintaining a perfect group-stage record. However, KL Rahul’s wicketkeeping drew criticism from Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Head coach Gautam Gambhir reaffirmed Rahul as India's first-choice keeper despite concerns. Former captain Sourav Ganguly praised India’s strength in white-ball cricket, stating, “India can defeat anyone.” With Mohammed Shami impressing after injury, India now faces Australia in the semi-finals on March 4. Key focus areas include improving fielding ahead of the knockout clash. Varun Chakravarthy’s five-wicket haul was crucial in India’s latest triumph.
