India's captain Rohit Sharma, third left, and teammates celebrate with the winners trophy on the podium after defeating New Zealand in the final cricket match of the ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo / Christopher Pike)

Does erosion of integrity of cricket tournaments make India less likeable?

Staging all Champions Trophy matches of the Indian team in Dubai was the latest polarising issue surrounding cricket’s best supported side

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If this is Rohit and Kohli’s last dance, India’s rebuild need not be painful

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‘Representing India is not a joke’: Rohit Sharma to play on after glory in Dubai

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India asserts white-ball dominance with Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai

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Champions Trophy final: Likely playing XI and how to watch in UAE

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Champions Trophy: Gill hoping India can continue gold rush

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Champions Trophy final: New Zealand boosted by record against India

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Spinner Varun Chakravarthy took 5-42 during India's Champions Trophy win over New Zealand in Dubai. Getty Images

Is Varun Chakravarthy the new Ajantha Mendis or is he here to stay?

India’s mystery spinner has made an eye-catching entrance to ODI cricket after starting out late in the format

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South Africa bemoan ‘not ideal’ travel to Dubai

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New Zealand hold off South Africa to set up Dubai final against India

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Winning Champions Trophy will be jewel in the crown for Virat Kohli

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India coach Gambhir hoping for ‘perfect game’ in Dubai final

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South Africa confident of beating New Zealand despite travel nightmare

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Rohit Sharma defends India’s Dubai ‘home’ advantage

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India's captain Rohit Sharma (R) and head coach Gautam Gambhir interact at the start of the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between India and England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 12, 2025. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

India coach Gambhir hoping for ‘perfect game’ in Dubai final

Indians booked their place in Sunday’s main event after dominant display against Australia, but their coach wants improvement

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South Africa confident of beating New Zealand despite travel nightmare

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Rohit Sharma defends India’s Dubai ‘home’ advantage

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Shreyas and Axar show England way forward is smart cricket

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