Overview
- India defeated New Zealand to win the 2025 Champions Trophy, with captain Rohit Sharma leading the team to its third title in tournament history.
- Pakistan faced criticism for its lackluster hosting of the tournament and absence of a representative during the final's trophy presentation ceremony, which the ICC attributed to protocol.
- Rohit Sharma dismissed retirement rumors, expressing intentions to focus on fitness and potentially extend his ODI career to the 2027 World Cup.
- The IPL 2025 season is set to begin with significant changes, including new captains for five franchises, Ajinkya Rahane leading KKR, and Mitchell Starc joining Delhi Capitals alongside KL Rahul.
- Pakistan's poor performance in the Champions Trophy, finishing last in Group A, has drawn scrutiny, with former players calling for improvements in the nation's cricket standards.