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Publisher’s Note

The Sweet Taste of Victory

There’s nothing quite as exhilarating as witnessing talent the team has built over the years. Particularly
Indians excel in sports. Whether it’s the Olympics, impressive is the strength of India’s bench — with
the Commonwealth or Asian Games, or various stars like Suryakumar Yadav who wasn’t part
sport-specific championships, the joy feels deeply of the 15 chosen for the Champions Trophy and
personal — akin to celebrating the achievement of Rishabh Pant not even in the playing eleven for the
a close friend or family member, or the birth of a final.
grandchild. This victory is a testament not just to the players’
That same rush of pride and excitement swept hard work but also to the dedication behind
over us on the evening of Sunday, March 9, as the scenes. The Board of Control for Cricket in
India emerged victorious in the 2025 edition of the India (BCCI) deserves credit for reinvesting its
Champions Trophy. The triumph was all the more earnings into the sport, ensuring both players and
satisfying because it wasn’t an easy win. Until infrastructure are primed for success. The team’s
the final runs were scored, the match hung in the exceptional fitness levels and mental resilience
balance — one more wicket could well have shifted reflect the invaluable role played by the support
the outcome. staff and management.
Credit must go to the New Zealand team — a This win is a reminder that when preparation
formidable side that plays with remarkable meets determination, glory follows.
discipline. No theatrics, no unnecessary aggression Three cheers for Team India!
— just pure, textbook cricket.
India’s performance throughout the tournament
was nothing short of stellar. Every player
contributed meaningfully across the five matches Vickram Sethi
they played, showcasing the incredible depth of Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

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