Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Indian team stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retained their A+ category contract despite retiring from the T20I format as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the annual player retainership for the men's team for 2024-25 season on Monday.

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India's spinners called the shots majorly to pick five wickets collectively on a sluggish pitch, while captain Rohit Sharma top-scored with 76 and KL Rahul stayed calm to hit an unbeaten 34 to give the Men in Blue their third Champions Trophy triumph with a four-wicket win over New Zealand here on Sunday.

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Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, he is considered as one of the most prolific off spinners of all time.

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As Yuvraj Singh celebrates his 43rd birthday, fans and admired look back on his remarkable career and applaud his post-retirement success.

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India suffered a shocking batting collapse in Bengaluru on Thursday, as the team was bowled out for a mere 46 runs in 31.2 overs

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One such pairing which is on the verge of joining this illustrious list is of former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid, and his elder son Samit Dravid.

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Harbhajan Singh declared that the country would not be sending a squad for the Champions Trophy if "our players are not safe" in Pakistan.

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PM Modi interacted with each member of the team and congratulated them for their stunning victory.

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