Topic: Cricket

After defeating Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai, the Indian team refused to accept the trophy because it was to be presented by Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as PCB chairman and Pakistan’s Interior Minister.

India has lodged a formal complaint with the  International Cricket Council (ICC) against Pakistan players Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan for making provocative gestures during the Asia Cup  on Sunday, while the Pakistan Cricket Board has filed a counter-complaint against Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav.

The historic Pataudi Trophy, traditionally contested in Test series between England and India, is set to be renamed the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, as jointly announced by the ECB and BCCI—a decision that has sparked sharp criticism from fans and former players who see it as an unnecessary change to a symbol of shared cricketing heritage.

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to a stellar 14-year career in the longest format of the game.

India continued their dominance in international cricket, securing their third ICC Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Stadium. 

In a high-octane semi-final at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, New Zealand clinched a 50-run victory over South Africa, securing their place in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against India on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium.