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From lows of 2021 T20 World Cup campaign to Champions Trophy high, a turnaround for Varun Chakaravarthy

Despite not playing the first two matches, spinner ends campaign as joint-top wicket-taker for India along with pacer Mohd Shami. Did not concede a single boundary in final match.

Twists, heroic performances, thrilling chase: Revisiting the last time India & NZ clashed in a CT final

The two sides are set to lock horns once again in another high-stakes final Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium.

Gill reassures, Ashwin jokes as talk of Rohit, Kohli & Jadeja’s ODI future dominates ahead of CT final

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli & Ravindra Jadeja had announced their T20 retirement post the T20 World Cup win in 2024. India faces New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final today.

India vs Travis Head. A familiar battle awaits in the Champions Trophy semi-final

Aggressive and fearless, the Australian cricketer has been a thorn in India’s side in many matches as he keeps the bowlers guessing and has quite a record on the pitch.

Champions Trophy a tough test but no dearth of promise or potential from an imperfect Bangladesh

Bangladesh was knocked out of tournament in their 2nd game against New Zealand, but displayed a positive approach, learning from their mistakes & showing resilience in face of adversity.

New Zealand’s victory knocks Pakistan & Bangladesh out of Champions Trophy

Earlier, India defeated Bangladesh by 6 wickets, while Pakistan suffered a 60-run loss to New Zealand before falling to India once again.

Virat Kohli runs riot. Century & record-breaking feats power India’s win against Pakistan

Kohli scored 100 runs from 111 balls Sunday, guiding India to a snug six-wicket victory over arch rivals Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match in Dubai.

Jasprit Bumrah collects his ICC awards for stellar 2024 performance ahead of India-Pakistan game

The fast-bowler is skipping Champions Trophy due to a back injury but was present in Dubai to cheer Team India on from the stands.

ThePrint Quiz, 23 February, 2025: Test your knowledge of the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry

India is playing Pakistan in Dubai in the ongoing 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. In this edition of ThePrint Quiz, let’s test your knowledge of the greatest cricket rivalry of all time.

India vs Pakistan in Champions Trophy history: High-octane clashes, controversies & standout players

Since 2004, the two have locked horns on several occasions. Each encounter has added a fresh chapter to an already storied rivalry.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?