Ricky Ponting has snubbed the veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as he credited the all-rounders of the Indian team for their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 triumph. India defeated New Zealand in the final of the ICC event in Dubai to win by four wickets and become three-time champions.

Former Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting reveals India were a very well-balanced team in their journey to winning the 2025 Champions Trophy due to having an outstanding set of all-rounders

Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting has lauded India's all-rounders - Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Hardik Pandya - for their phenomenal show in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The tournament was clinched by the Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma.

New Zealand only lost twice, once in the group stage and again in the Dubai final against eventual champions India.

Before the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand, there were talks around the Indian skipper’s retirement from the ODI format, however, Rohit Sharma quashed them in the press conference following the title win.

ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting hailed New Zealand's performance in the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where they fell short of clinching the title as they lost to India in the final, which was played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9,

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting praised New Zealand's performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Mitchell Santner-led side were the finalist of the Champions Trophy 2025.