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Last week, India won a four -wicket win against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final so that the for the third time could be achieved by the ICC event, which broke the record. Last year, India also won the T20 World Cup in the West Indies, which defeated South Africa by 7 runs.
Earlier in 2002 (jointly with Sri Lanka) and after winning the award in 2013, India qualified for the third one in the tournament on the back of an unbeaten run since the group stage. Collectively, India won its seventh ICC title, just behind Australia (10). The title win also helps India overtake Australia as the most successful team in the Champions Trophy.
Asez received the honor in his only two final hearing in the second edition in 2006 and 2009. Meanwhile, the current edition was the fifth time when India made it to the final, it suffered a defeat in the previous edition in 2017 and Pakistan also suffered a defeat.
He became the second most successful Indian captain ever, with two ICC titles. He praised his team’s collective effort in the tournament, the depth of the batting order, and the key role of the spinners in the tournament after a thrilling victory against New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Under Rohit’s captaincy, India lifted its second ICC silver ware in less than nine months after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup against South Africa in Bridge Town.
It was India’s fourth consecutive ICC final in less than two years – the World Test Championship (WTC) in 2023, the One -Day World Cup in 2023, and the third consecutive Champions Trophy final in Dubai on March 9 in 2024 in 2024. Rohit became the first captain in international cricket in which all the team was led by the ICC final.
Dhoni is becoming the most successful Indian captain with three ICC titles in his name.
Rohit also praised India’s depth and his spinners in the batting, who played a vital role in the tournament. He said, “Depth gives me freedom, and with Jadeja Number 8, it gives you the confidence to go hard.” India’s four -dimensional spin attack, especially Varun -e -Chakti and Ravindra Jadeja, proved to be an important factor in their success.
Veteran Virat Kohli also expressed his confidence in his team and said, “When you leave, you want to leave the team in a better place, I think we have a squad that is ready to compete the world for the next 8 years. Shob Man has been outstanding, Shri has played some high knocks and played a great game.
India won the 2025 Champions Trophy, to a great extent thanks to the extraordinary performance of their spinning squad. The squad included experienced ex -soldiers like Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, as well as comprising Xer Patel.
Highlighting the success of his spin was Varun Chakraborty, a mysterious spinner who had a significant impact against New Zealand with a surprising five wicket, which was proud of the 5-42 notable figures in his second ODI.
Chakraborty performed a brilliant performance throughout the tournament, participated in three matches and bowled 30 overs in 30 overs without any wedding. He scored 145 runs, claiming 8 wickets, with an average bowling average of 18.12. Their best performance has come with a standout data of 5/42, showing their knocks to achieve important developments.
With a strike rate of 4.83 and 22.5, the economy rate proved to be an invaluable asset to the team. Although he did not secure an additional four wickets, his only five -wicket victory made his ability to win the match.
The performance of the Indian spinners has been important in the journey of their teams through the tournament, which has identified the role of spin bowling in ODI cricket.
Coaching infrastructure and facilities available for spinners also play an important role in creating their development. Advanced coaching for spinners at the lower levels, providing access to the latest training facilities, and creating a conducive environment for spin bowling development are the necessary steps that need attention.
In the last decade, the Indian spinners have performed well in their Pakistani counterparts by establishing a significant lead in international cricket. An important factor is the depth of skills in India’s spinning weapons, including bowlers like Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav, who have presented a permanent match -winning performance in various forms.
India’s investment in lower -level cricket and modern training facilities has raised the breed of expert spinners in vanishing its pace and effectively using spin -friendly conditions.
On the contrary, Pakistan has experienced fluctuations in its spin bowling unit, with less permanent actors emerging from the days of legends like Muskah Ahmed, Sakilin derivatives and Saeed Ajmal.
In addition, the Indian spinners have adapted, which performed well at the domestic and internationally, while the Pakistan spinners have occasionally struggled out of their home conditions. With this consistency, focusing on strategic evolution and fitness and techniques, Indian spinners have been put at the forefront of world cricket over the past decade.
The ongoing challenge for Pakistan cricket is about the nation’s ready -to -be -educated spin bowlers. Over the past decade, how many spinners from Pakistan have been identified only for their bowling potential?
In search of reliable spin talent, PCB management experienced several bowlers including Yasir Shah, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Emad Wasim, Zahid Mahmood, Osama Mir, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan and Abrar Ahmed after Saeed Ajmal. Unfortunately, permanent performances have eliminated these players, and prevents anyone in the team from stabilizing their position.
Although some bowlers occasionally shine, they fail to create a significant threat to opposing teams on a regular basis. This is a hindrance to our spinners to control the run rate or take permanent wickets.
The spinners have a significant potential to adapt to different pitch conditions, whether it be a turning track on the subcontinent or a sewing wicket in Australia. Their adaptation increases their value for the captain, as they have become a permanent source of pressure, regardless of sports conditions.
Although Pakistan’s spin bowling decline may be commonplace, it is important to admit that cricket is a cycle. The absence of world -class spinners in recent times does not necessarily indicate a constant shortage of skills. This nation has a track record of producing legendary spinners, and with joint efforts with coaching, infrastructure development, and a strategic approach to bowling at all levels, Pakistan can once again become a growing breed for global spin capabilities.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) now wants to hire some former spinners such as Mashkaq Ahmed, Sakilin derivatives or Saeed Ajmal. Those who have considerable international experience to effectively identify and nurture young spinners, which can help ensure the Pakistan cricket team’s continued success.
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