Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has revealed that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi admitted to lacking cricket knowledge during a recent conversation. Afridi criticized the PCB's current administration, highlighting that many officials are bureaucrats without a cricketing background, leading to questionable decisions affecting the national team's performance. He emphasized the importance of involving technically sound individuals in cricket operations to strengthen Pakistan's domestic structure and, consequently, the national team's success. These remarks follow Pakistan's disappointing performance in the 2025 Champions Trophy, where they faced early elimination despite being the host nation.

Ravichandran Ashwin believes Varun Chakravarthy should have been named ‘Player of the Tournament’ in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 instead of New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra. Ashwin praised Chakravarthy’s impact, calling him India’s “X-factor” in their title-winning campaign. “If Varun wasn’t there, this game would’ve been different,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. Chakravarthy, a late addition to the squad, emerged as the second-highest wicket-taker. Ashwin also lauded India’s bowlers for restricting New Zealand to 251/7 in the final, highlighting India’s victory despite Jasprit Bumrah’s absence.

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, originally on a 10-day ISS mission, are set to return on March 16 after being stranded for 10 months. Their Boeing Starliner spacecraft malfunctioned, forcing NASA to declare it unsafe for reentry. They will return aboard SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission, which was extended to accommodate them. Crew-9 will undock after Crew-10 launches on March 12. Delays could push their return to March 17 or 18. Williams and Wilmore have been on ISS since June 2024, making their stay one of the longest unintended space missions.

The ICC confirmed no Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) representatives attended the Champions Trophy closing ceremony in Dubai, despite Pakistan being the host nation. Fans noticed only Indian officials—Jay Shah, Roger Binny, and Devajit Saikia—were present. An ICC spokesperson stated PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi was unavailable, and no office bearer was present to represent Pakistan. Reports suggest PCB CEO Faisal Hasnain was in Dubai but wasn’t invited. The PCB is set to contact the ICC over the miscommunication. India clinched the trophy after defeating New Zealand, with Rohit Sharma named Player of the Match.

India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, defeating New Zealand by four wickets. After the win, head coach Gautam Gambhir shared a fun moment with Navjot Sidhu. Gambhir, usually serious, recited a ‘sher’ in Sidhu’s style. Sidhu then asked him to dance, but Gambhir refused, joking, “Main chala jaunga.” However, he later raised a finger in the air as Sidhu danced. This victory is special for Gambhir, who faced criticism after India’s Test losses. Winning this trophy silenced doubts about his coaching. India now prepares for a tough England tour and the T20 World Cup next year.

After India's Champions Trophy 2025 victory, speculation about senior players' retirements intensified. Ravindra Jadeja, following Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, dismissed the rumours with a four-word Instagram post: "No unnecessary rumours, thanks." Fans speculated after Kohli embraced Jadeja post his final over in the final against New Zealand. Jadeja’s all-round performance—10 overs, 30 runs, 1 wicket, and hitting the winning runs—was crucial in India’s chase of 252. The all-rounder previously retired from T20Is after the 2024 World Cup. Jadeja expressed pride in back-to-back ICC titles, calling it a "massive moment" for Indian cricket.

India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets to claim their third ICC Champions Trophy title. Captain Rohit Sharma praised Shreyas Iyer as the "silent hero" for his crucial middle-order contributions, especially his 48-run knock in the final. Iyer finished as India's top run-scorer with 241 runs in five matches. "He was brilliant throughout the tournament," Rohit said. India's bowlers also played a key role, restricting opponents under 250. The victory adds to India's previous triumphs in 2002 and 2013, cementing their dominance in global cricket.

India lifted their third ICC Champions Trophy title, defeating New Zealand by 4 wickets in a tense final at the Dubai International Stadium. Rohit Sharma’s 76 and KL Rahul’s unbeaten 34 guided India to chase 252 with one over to spare. Sunil Gavaskar’s spontaneous dance celebration stole the spotlight, leaving presenter Mayanti Langer in splits. Harbhajan Singh called it a "wonderful moment" as India extended their dominant ICC record, winning 22 of their last 23 matches. Michael Bracewell’s all-round effort wasn’t enough for New Zealand as India cemented their place as the top white-ball team.

India’s victory in the Champions Trophy was highlighted not only by Rohit Sharma lifting the trophy but also by the team’s striking white jackets. After their four-wicket win against New Zealand, each player received a custom-made jacket featuring the tournament logo, symbolizing their achievement. Inspired by golf’s Masters green jacket, these jackets serve as a lifetime keepsake. The ICC introduced them with a video featuring Pakistan legend Wasim Akram, calling them “a badge of honour” representing tactical brilliance and legacy. This new tradition adds a stylish and prestigious element to cricket’s championship celebrations.

India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, credited the team's six-bowler strategy for their recent Champions Trophy victory over New Zealand. Emphasizing the pivotal role of bowlers, Gambhir stated, "Batters win you matches, but bowlers win you tournaments." He highlighted the exceptional performance of spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who took nine wickets in three matches, including crucial games against New Zealand. Gambhir's approach also involved deploying multiple spinners, with Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja playing significant roles. Additionally, promoting all-rounder Axar Patel up the batting order proved effective, as he contributed vital runs in both the semifinal and final matches.