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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: Champion's trophy

Roller coaster of glory & bitter defeat, a look at India’s tryst with Champions Trophy finals

From Ganguly’s near-miss in 2000 to Dhoni’s unbeaten run in 2013, India’s Champions Trophy finals have seen rain drama, record chases & crushing defeats. Will 2025 add another twist?

Even before India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match began, Rohit Sharma set this world record

India have lost 12 straight tosses in ODIs since they played Australia in 2023 World Cup final.

With troubles on & off field, Pakistan faces arch-rival India in ‘do-or-die’ Champions Trophy match

Pakistan played New Zealand in its first match of the tournament and lost by 60 runs, failing to start the campaign on a high note.

‘Mauka mauka’ nostalgia, ‘hawans’ & a meme fest: Cricket fans gear up for India-Pakistan face-off

India takes on Pakistan in Dubai Sunday in a Group A match at the 2025 Champions Trophy.

‘Rajiv Shukla is everywhere’: Photo of India-Pakistan cricket greats sparks memes, Jay Shah present too

Former Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar posted a picture with Indian ex-cricketers & BCCI members ahead of the Champions Trophy match in Dubai.

The ‘subtext-laden Pak-India cricket rivalry’ & ‘raids’ at Kashmiri bookshops draw global media’s focus

International media also reports on how a tiny village has become India's YouTube capital, with the platform sparking an economic & social revolution.

No Indian flag at Karachi stadium causes uproar. Pakistanis say ‘well played PCB’

The PCB downplayed the matter, insisting that the flags displayed at the stadiums were only of those teams that are playing in Pakistan.

Pakistan found its own Mitchell Starc before Champions Trophy. This one gives life lessons

While some Pakistanis labelled the lookalike the ‘Chinese version of Starc’, others compared him to Pakistani cricketer Shahnawaz Dahani.

Salman Butt says Rachin Ravindra’s injury is not PCB’s fault. ‘He must’ve slipped’

Pakistan’s cricketing community was divided Rachin Ravindra's injury. While some criticised the PCB for poor infrastructure, others defended the board, calling it a freak accident.

Champions Trophy 2025 anthem has Atif Aslam & Indian flag. Pakistanis are proud of it

For some Pakistani fans, the new anthem is the only highlight of the Champions Trophy since they have no expectations from their team.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.