The celebration from the previous night following the Champions Trophy win spilled over to Monday as well, as India cricket team captain Rohit Sharma returned to Mumbai. But the Men in Blue’s victory was also marred by controversy as hosts nation Pakistan found themselves in an embarrassing situation after being left out of the closing ceremony. In other news, the health ministry has barred certain advertisements from being shown during the IPL while LSG have suffered a fresh blow. On that note, let us take a look at some of the top headlines from Monday.
Jadeja follows Rohit Sharma
Ravindra Jadeja has dismissed speculations of his retirement from ODIs after Champions Trophy. While Indian captain Rohit Sharma firmly dismissed all rumours of his retirement on Sunday, the southpaw followed suit a day after the victory. There was a lot of buzz about the retirement of the trio of Rohit-Kohli-Jadeja. However, there are no such plans for the veterans whatsoever. Read more: After Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja firmly dismisses retirement rumours
Pakistan wants answers from ICC
ICC has received severe criticism for the Champions Trophy Final ceremony. No official from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was present at the trophy presentation ceremony. It was later revealed that PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi wasn’t available, and that’s why he didn’t attend the Champions Trophy Final. However, PCB COO Sumair Ahmad Syed and PCB Director Usman Wahla were present in the stadium and yet weren’t called to the stage. Read more: ICC clarifies why PCB officials weren’t present in Champions Trophy Final ceremony
Mayank Yadav blow for LSG!
LSG couldn’t have started the IPL 2025 season on a more worse note. The 2022 and 2023 playoff qualifiers won’t have the services of Mayank Yadav in the first half of the 18th edition. According to ESPNcricinfo, Mayank Yadav hasn’t recovered from his lower back (lumbar stress) injury, which he sustained last October against Bangladesh. Read more: Injured Mayank Yadav to miss first-half of IPL 2025, LSG pacer still rehabbing at NCA
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Pakistan snubbed again
The Champions Trophy 2025 team of the tournament is out and none of the players from host country Pakistan have made it to the list. The team is dominated by players from the title-winning Indian side followed by runners-up New Zealand. No player from South Africa, Australia, England, Bangladesh have made the list either. Read more: ICC’s Champions Trophy XI: Hosts Pakistan snubbed, Indians dominate roost
Health Ministry warning before IPL 2025
The Director General of Health Services, Atul Goel, has sent a letter to IPL Chairman Arun Singh Dhumal, asking a ban on tobacco and alcohol advertisements during cricket matches and related events, including national TV broadcasts. The letter, dated 5th March, also reached out to the BCCI, asking them to discourage cricketers from endorsing these products, whether directly or indirectly. Read more: Health Ministry calls for ban on tobacco and alcohol ads during IPL 2025 matches
IPL ban awaits Harry Brook
Harry Brook has once again pulled put of the IPL, second year on the trot — this year with Delhi Capitals, that could result him in getting a two-year ban from the competition. Brook made the announcement and apologised “unreservedly” to the franchise and the fans. As per the latest IPL Player Regulations introduced by the BCCI, a player could face a two-year ban from the league, if they pull out of the tournament before the start of the season. Read more: Harry Brook risks ban after pulling out of IPL 2025, says “I’ve made very difficult decision”
