
India has ended a 12-year ICC Champions Trophy drought by winning the 2025 title in Dubai. This victory follows their 2024 T20 World Cup win and comes after they refused to travel to Pakistan. The team, led by Rohit Sharma, secured wins against Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand in the group stage, with notable performances from Mohammed Shami, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Varun Chakaravarthy.