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Mar 10, 2025

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Break Yuvraj Singh's Record for Most ICC Final Appearances

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final witnessed a historic moment as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma etched their names in the record books. By playing in their 9th ICC event final, they surpassed Yuvraj Singh's record for the most appearances in ICC tournament finals. This milestone highlights their longevity and consistency in international cricket. Additionally, Ravindra Jadeja equaled Yuvraj's record with his 8th final appearance.

India Wins ICC Champions Trophy for the Third Time

India once again made history by winning the ICC Champions Trophy for the third time. In an exciting final against New Zealand, India displayed skill, resilience, and teamwork to claim victory. Chasing 252 runs, India reached 252/6. This triumph further established India as a dominant force in world cricket.
India previously clinched the ICC Champions Trophy title, in 2002 (shared with Sri Lanka) and 2013 (defeating England).
Player of the Match: Rohit Sharma
Player of the Tournament: Rachin Ravindran (263 Runs)

Mar 09, 2025

India's Top 300 Women Boxers to Clash at 8th Elite National Championship

The stage is set for high-octane action as around 300 of India's top women boxers will compete for national glory at the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship, taking place at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh from March 21 to 27. Organised in association with the UP Boxing Association (UPBA), the prestigious tournament returns to the venue that hosted its last edition in 2023 with resounding success.
It is held under the World Boxing and Boxing Federation of India (headquartered in New Delhi), competition guidelines. Each state unit can field a maximum of 10 boxers.

Mushfiqur Rahim Announces Retirement from ODIs after Champions Trophy Exit

Bangladesh's seasoned wicketkeeper-batsman, Mushfiqur Rahim, officially announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs) after the conclusion of Bangladesh's Champions Trophy campaign.
Mushfiqur burst onto the international scene in August 2006 when he made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in Harare.
Over the years, Mushfiqur Rahim played a key role in shaping Bangladesh's ODI cricket, contributing significantly with both the bat and gloves. He was known for his technically sound batting, sharp wicketkeeping skills, and invaluable experience in the middle order.

Mar 08, 2025

Sunil Chhetri Revokes Retirement Decision

India senior men's national team head coach Manolo Marquez named his 26-member squad, including the legendary Sunil Chhetri, for the March FIFA International Window. The fourth-highest international goal scorer of all-time with 94 strikes to his credit, Chhetri had announced his retirement from the national team in June 2024 but is now set to make a return in India's blue later this month (March 2025).

Mar 07, 2025

John Davison Appointed Italy's T20I Coach

Former Canada captain and Australian state cricketer John Davison was appointed as Italy's T20I coach, leading their push for a place in the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Italy will compete in the European Regional Finals of the T20 World Cup qualifiers in the Netherlands in late June, where two teams will earn a spot in the main tournament. They will face strong competition from the Netherlands, Scotland, Guernsey, and Jersey.

Mar 06, 2025

Rachin Ravindra Hits 5th ODI Ton, Breaks Shikhar Dhawan's World Record

New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra and his stellar performances in ICC ODI events continue as he raised his fifth century in the format during the all-important semi-final clash against South Africa in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Rachin Ravindra surpassed former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan to hold the record for the least innings taken to score five centuries in ICC ODI tournaments like the Champions Trophy and the World Cup. Along with the two tons he scored in the ongoing tournament (Champions Trophy 2025), he also scored three centuries in the 2023 ODI World Cup, where New Zealand was eliminated in the semi-final stage.
Dhawan held the record, having reached five centuries in ICC ODI tournaments in 15 innings, but Ravindra bettered that by doing it in just 13 innings.

Steve Smith Announces Retirement from One-Day Internationals

Steve Smith, the veteran Australia batter, announced his retirement from ODI cricket following his team's defeat to India in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025. However, he will continue playing Tests and T20Is for his country.
Smith retired having scored 5800 runs from 170 ODIs for Australia, including 12 centuries, but more importantly as a two-time World Champions. He was part of Australia's World Cup-winning squads in 2015 under Michael Clarke and in 2023 under Pat Cummins.

Table Tennis Legend Achanta Sharath Kamal Announces Retirement

India table tennis great Achanta Sharath Kamal confirmed his retirement from professional table tennis, saying that the upcoming WTT Contender Chennai (March 25 to 30) will be his last tournament, capping off an illustrious career spanning over two decades.
Sharath's journey has been decorated with 13 Commonwealth Games medals, among them seven gold medals, and bronze medals at the Asian Games and Asian Championships. No Indian table tennis player has graced the Olympics more times than Sharath (5), culminating in the honour of being India's male flag-bearer at Paris 2024. A 10-time national champion, he was the first Indian to win an ITTF Pro Tour title, breaking barriers for Indian TT, and will now look to do the same on home soil at the WTT Star Contender Chennai.
He is also the recipient of the Padma Shri and Arjuna Award.

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