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Team India has finally entered the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final! They have successfully avenged the ODI World Cup final 2023 loss to knock out Australia in what was an enthralling game in Dubai. Virat Kohli hammered a superb 84 before Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul close out the game to send the entire nation in elation. Apart from this, a few more stories filled the cricketing charisma, one of which included an important update on the IPL 2025. Also, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released the squads for their next white-ball series against New Zealand, where Babar Azam was dropped from the T20I team. Catch all this and more as we skim through six of the best cricketing stories of March 4, Tuesday.
KL Rahul angry on Virat Kohli?
KL Rahul seemed frustrated with Virat Kohli after his dismissal in India’s semi-final match against Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025. Kohli fell short of his 52nd ODI hundred, scoring 84 runs. As he walked back, Rahul told him, “Mein maar raha tha” (I was hitting out), implying that he was already scoring aggressively and Kohli didn’t need to take risks. Rahul was scoring over a run-a-ball, and India was just 40 runs away from victory with plenty of balls left. Read more here.
Babar Azam dropped
Babar Azam, Pakistan’s star player, has been dropped from the T20I team for the upcoming series against New Zealand. Coach Aaqib Javed cited the need for newer players and a change in style. Aaqib also emphasized that Babar, along with Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan, need to play more domestic cricket to hone their skills and prove their worth, rather than relying heavily on T20 cricket. This comes after Pakistan’s horrendous ICC Champions Trophy campaign. Read more here
Bad news for IPL 2025 players?
The BCCI has introduced new restrictions for the IPL 2025 season, including a ban on players’ family members and WAGs entering the dressing room, even after matches. This rule, previously applied only to the India men’s cricket team, aims to minimize distractions and maintain team focus. Players’ family members will be allowed to watch team practices from the hospitality area, but must travel in separate vehicles. Read more here.
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Rajiv Shukla to visit Pakistan
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla is heading to Pakistan to watch the South Africa vs. New Zealand semifinal match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He’ll be in Lahore from March 5 to 6, and then return to Dubai for the final on March 9. This isn’t the first time BCCI officials have visited Pakistan; in 2023, BCCI President Roger Binny and Shukla himself attended the Asia Cup in Pakistan. The upcoming match is crucial for both South Africa and New Zealand, as they vie for a spot in the final to play against India. Read more here:
ICC Champions Trophy final venue
India has secured a spot in the ICC Champions Trophy final, which will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9. This comes after their thrilling semifinal win over Australia, where they chased down 267 runs in 48.1 overs. India’s victory was led by Virat Kohli’s 84 runs off 98 balls and KL Rahul’s composed finish. With India qualifying, the summit clash will be held in Dubai. For the first time, the official hosts won’t be hosting the final of a tournament. Read more here.
MS Dhoni craze before IPL 2025
Fans gathered in nearby buildings to watch MS Dhoni practice for IPL 2025 with Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Dhoni’s training session included football, wicketkeeping drills, and batting practice, where he smashed big hits, thrilling the crowd. People held banners saying “Dhoni, we love you” as they cheered him on from balconies and terraces. The excitement for IPL 2025 is building, with CSK starting their preparations ahead of the season. Read more here.
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