Following an unbeaten run in the 50-overs ICC Champions Trophy tournament, Team India clinched the title in a thrilling final with New Zealand, bagging the prize after 12 long years. It was a masterclass by the Indian cricketers, veterans and youngsters, as they performed as a cohesive unit.

Batters and bowlers, especially the spinners, delivered, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who were beginning to be written off before the tournament, showing that they are still among the best. Demands for their retirement died a natural death.

This is India’s second successive ICC tournament win, having won the ICC T20 trophy in the West Indies last year. Controversies surrounded this edition of the 50-over........

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