India, March 12 -- The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 culminated in a triumphant victory for India, with the Men in Blue claiming the title for a third time. Throughout the tournament, speculation swirled around whether the Champions Trophy would mark the final appearance of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. As Ravindra Jadeja struck the winning runs in the final, fans braced themselves for a repeat of the T20 World Cup 2024, where both Rohit and Kohli bid farewell to the shortest format of the game.

Yet, in their own distinct ways, Rohit and Kohli swiftly dispelled all rumours, affirming their intent to continue their international cricket careers for the foreseeable future. Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson echoed this sentiment, ...