Fifteen long years. That’s how long we waited. Since that magical night in 2007  and the heartbreaks in 2014, 2016, and 2022,  we’ve laughed, cried, hoped, and hurt. But one thing always remained throughout this journey: that we believe. And on June 29, 2025, that belief became true joy. India are once again T20 World Champions, but there is something different about it this time.

Rohit Sharma, a man who’s carried the weight of a billion dreams for over a decade, walked out for one last dance. Virat Kohli, the heartbeat of Indian cricket, had one more tale to tell. And in every match, this team did not just play it fought for something bigger: for legacy, for redemption, for every Indian who has stood behind them.

This was more than a single player. It had been Bumrah throwing fire with ice in his veins. It was Axar becoming an unlikely hero. It was Surya all sunshine and Hardik all heart. It was one team, purposeful, loving, and proud.

STAR SPORTS SPECIAL EDIT FOR INDIA's T20I WC VICTORY 🥹🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/tUtw764VJJ

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 29, 2025

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The Night Dreams Came True
June 29, 2025. A date that is now etched in our hearts. India and South Africa took on each other in the final amid the buzzing stands of Kensington Oval. Bat first, pressure on, wickets tumbling, but then quiet Kohli, fiery Axar, and 176 on the board to defend. Not perfect. But enough, if we fought hard.

And oh, did we fight. Bumrah delivered spells that made time stop. Hardik turned the tide. Arshdeep and Kuldeep squeezed the life out of the chase. Final over. 16 needed. The air was stiff with nerves. And then  a dot, a wicket, another dot... and silence turned into the loudest roar. South Africa fell short. India rose. And so did the tears.

Star Sports released a special video of a powerful and emotional promo for the upcoming WTC cycle for the 2027 India vs England Test series in 2025. The video mixes old memories with the new era and starts with a new beginning for India. It starts with a deep discussion of the legacy of India and England's battles, explaining how this rivalry has always brought out the best in both teams over the past so many years.

We see flashbacks of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson, followed by present and future stars like Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill, and Ben Stokes. The message is clear: this is not just another series, this is a new era full of new actions showing power action and playing good cricket in the new era.

𝙎𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙝𝙣𝙚 𝙣𝙖𝙝𝙞, 𝙨𝙞𝙠𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙖𝙮𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙣! 💪

The new era of #TeamIndia, under the leadership of #ShubmanGill, is all set to challenge the old English guard on their home turf. 🇮🇳#ENGvIND | 1st Test starts FRI, 20th JUNE, 2:30 PM, streaming on JioHotstar!… pic.twitter.com/DaCUgY85Z7

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 11, 2025

It’s about pride, passion, and a new generation of cricketers stepping into the spotlight in this new era of generation. The promo talks about how India is starting a new journey in the World Test Championship, with fresh faces and a new leader, Shubman Gill. England, on the other hand from England, is looking to bounce back at home. The background music, slow-motion shots, and dramatic editing are all designed to fire up cricket fans. Many viewers liked the promo for its energy and emotional touch, but some fans online felt it was a bit over-the-top.

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Still, it got people talking and that’s what a good promo should do. This five-match Test series will also be the start of India’s campaign in the new World Test Championship cycle and will be played for the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy.

After weeks of speculation and anticipation, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will announce the Indian Test squad for the long-awaited England tour tomorrow, Saturday, May 24, 2025. Cricket fans around the world have been waiting to find out the names of the Indian players selected for the upcoming England Test series, with an expectation that the announcement will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network, allowing cricket fans everywhere to watch a huge moment in Indian cricket.

When and Where to Watch 

The announcement of the Indian Test team will be available on air through various platforms, both television viewing and online streaming. Here is how you can watch it:

• Star Sports: The announcement will be live on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 2 from 6 PM IST on May 24, 2025. Please check your local service provider (Tata Sky, Airtel, Dish TV) for the exact channel number.
• Disney+ Hotstar: The announcement will be live on Disney+ Hotstar, the official streaming platform for Star Sports content. For best results, ensure you have an active subscription.

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The squad announcement holds particular significance in Indian cricket, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee is anticipated to announce a well-balanced team that meets the demands of upcoming Test challenges. As fans and as the cricketing public, we will be watching to see which players have been included or left off the squad and whether a new or experienced captain has been selected by the selectors according to the most recent domestic and international results. Will selectors move forward with youth or promote experienced campaigners? We will be tuned in.

For those who cannot view the live broadcast, updates will also be provided in real-time across all social media, especially via the BCCI or Star Sports official handles on X. Fans can also follow live blogs or news updates on major sports websites for detailed coverage of the announcement.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was a watershed moment in India's cricket viewing, setting a new record in television and online platforms. At an all-time high viewership, the series ranked among the highest-watched sports events of all time.

According to official records, JioStar boasted a record 250 billion overall views, the highest among cricket fans. Even the live television broadcast, Star Sports, witnessed history-shattering action with 137 billion views. JioHotstar, another household streaming service, received 110+ billion views, pointing towards the shift towards digital viewing.

The final match in the tournament witnessed a record-breaking real-time viewership. TV viewership peaked at 122 million concurrent viewers, one of the all-time highest TV audiences for a cricket match in India. Digitally, 61 million concurrent viewers viewed the final live, which only serves to underscore the increasing dominance of online media in sports broadcasting.

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The record-breaking ratings reflect India's unprecedented passion for cricket and increased availability of live sporting action on old and new media. Success of Champions Trophy 2025 also indicates the role played by streaming media in transforming sport viewing, with more viewers abandoning traditional cable television to watch games on smart TVs and mobiles.

Industry experts believe that the combined coverage of television and digital media has set a new standard for cricket watching. Increased adoption of high-speed internet, along with low-cost mobile data, has contributed significantly to this increase.

With the ICC T20 World Cup and certain other major events lined up for the coming years, such statistics indicate that Indian cricket viewership will continue to increase. The 2025 Champions Trophy has certainly reached new heights and been an unforgettful moment for world cricket fans.

The 2025 IPL Star Sports commercial has been released, and it's already creating a huge buzz among cricket fans. Famous for its vibrant and thrilling commercials, Star Sports has once again created a truly inspiring promo that perfectly encapsulates the IPL 2025 thrill in the most effective manner.

The advertisement is all about the huge energy and drama of the IPL matches, with lots of action, vibrant colors, and soothing music. The advertisement lets loose the excitement of the game, so that individuals look forward to the subsequent season. The advertisement is intended to get the supporters pumped up and ready for the thrilling matches in advance.

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A BEAUTIFUL AD BY STAR SPORTS FOR IPL 2025. ❤️pic.twitter.com/WmsAS9aM4i

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 16, 2025

Star Sports groundbreaking advertisement is a reminder of why the IPL is one of the most thrilling cricket tournaments in the globe. With its hip and welcoming style, the advertisement will be a blockbuster and have everyone counting down the days to the 2025 IPL.

Indian cricket star player Virat Kohli has called out broadcasters for more interest in his personal life. He urged them to focus on cricket and player's performances instead of talking about things like their favorite food and his personal life things.

Kohli is always in the spotlight. His success on the field and strong personality have made him one of the most famous cricketers in the world. Since he is one of India’s most popular cricketers all over the world, Kohli is always in the news. But it's not just his cricket that gets attention his personal life is also discussed in detail on cricket shows and broadcasts.

"It is very difficult to explain to people how grounding it is to come back to your family every time you have something intense happening on the outside. I don’t think people have an understanding of what value it brings. I feel quite disappointed about that. People who have no control over what is going on are kind of brought into conversations and put out in the forefront. Maybe they need to be kept away."

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Virat Kohli spoke about how sports are growing and how the foundation for future success is being built now. While speaking at the RCB Innovation Lab, he also made a big comment about broadcasters, saying they should focus more on cricket rather than personal details like what he ate the day before.

Virat Kohli said "A broadcast show needs to talk about the game & not what I ate yesterday for lunch or my favourite Chole-Bhature place in Delhi --- You can't have that in cricket matches - rather, you could talk about what an athlete is going through". [Sportstar - RCB] pic.twitter.com/XwzhsSZycK

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 15, 2025

"We have a vision, and the work to achieve it is already happening. Everyone has a role to play, it’s not just about building facilities or those who invest money. The fans also have a big part in this," Kohli said.

He stressed that sports shows should talk more about cricket. "A broadcast should be about the game, not about what I had for lunch or my favorite chole-bhature place in Delhi. Instead, they should discuss what an athlete is going through," he added. Kohli also talked about how important it is for players to spend time with their families after tough matches. He said it upsets him when people don’t understand this.

Ex-Pakistan cricket captain and all-time great fast bowler Wasim Akram has recently lashed out at the media attention given to Indian cricketer Virat Kohli. While participating in a discussion, when an anchor made a mention of Kohli, Akram snapped back and said,"If you want to talk about Kohli, watch Star Sports. They make it seem like there are no other players."

The Issue of Media Bias
Akram's comment brings forth a common perception among cricket lovers and pundits of biased reporting on sports channels. Most feel that Indian channels in particular, but also other channels, provide disproportionate coverage to Kohli at the expense of other skilled players. Kohli may be a great batsman who has had a phenomenal career, but cricket is a team game, and every player should receive his due.

Anchor: Let's talk about Kohli.

Wasim Akram: If you want to talk about Kohli, watch Star Sports. They make it seem like there are no other players.

This is very embarrassing bc 😭🤣pic.twitter.com/UMKb6LI9xT

— ` (@WorshipDhoni) February 21, 2025

 
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Why Does This Happen?
The bias is mostly commercial. Kohli is a global cricket legend with an enormous fan following. His matches have millions of spectators, increasing TV ratings and sponsorship. The broadcasters aim at him because he creates publicity, leading to higher profits. But this approach sometimes neglects other skilled cricketers who also perform exceptionally well.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will start on February 19, 2025. Fans of cricket all over the globe are looking forward to seeing their favorite teams face each other in this elite competition. The event will host major cricketing nations, which will ensure exciting games and heated rivalries. Live coverage from several platforms will mean that viewers get to enjoy good-quality broadcasts in different languages, making the experience smooth and effortless.

CHAMPIONS TROPHY GROUPS

Group A: Pakistan (hosts), India, New Zealand, Bangladesh

Group B: Australia, England, South Africa, Afghanistan

Notable Things

• Tournament Start Date: February 19, 2025
• India's First Match: February 20, 2025 (India vs Bangladesh)
• India vs Pakistan Clash: February 23, 2025

First match: Pakitan vs New Zeland

LIVE STREAMING DETAILS

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India Champions Trophy Squad: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy

•  Coach: Gautam Gambhir
• Best performance: Champions (2002, 2013)

India vs England 2nd ODI Live Streaming Details

India and England are scheduled to clash in the second One Day International (ODI) on February 9, 2025. The game will be held at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The cricketing world is excited about this game because both teams are strong and competitive.indvseng 2nd odi.
India vs England 2nd ODI Live Streaming Details

Match Details:

• Match: India vs England, 2nd ODI
• Date: February 9, 2025
• Day: Sunday
• Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
• Time: 1:30 PM IST
• Toss Time: 1:00 PM IST

Third ODI

• Date: 12th February, 2025
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Time: 1:30 PM IST

Toss own by :England opt to bat

Predicted Playing xi :India's Predicted Playing XI for 2nd ODI Against England.

Live Streaming:

IN INDIA:

TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network

• English Commentary:

• Star Sports 2
• Star Sports 2 HD
• Star Sports 3

• Hindi Commentary:

• Sports 18 1
• Sports 18 1 HD
• Colors Cineplex
• Colors Cineplex HD

• Online Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar (app and website)

In the United States and Canada

• TV Broadcast: Willow TV
• Online Streaming: Willow TV App

In the United Kingdom

• TV Broadcast: Sky Sports Cricket
• Online Streaming: Sky Go App

In Australia

• TV Broadcast: Fox Sports
• Online Streaming: Kayo Sports

Trending Highlights of the Match

Virat Kohli's Return: He's missed the first ODI and now the crowd wants him to come back to form.
Rohit Sharma's Form: The Indian captain comes into this match after some low scores and is looking to reclaim his form.
England's Need to Win: England is still at 0-1; win this and stay in the series.
Pitch Conditions at Barabati Stadium: The ground will be spin-friendly, so every strategy by a spin team will count.
Key battles: would be between Rohit Sharma and Jofra Archer, Virat Kohli and Mark Wood

The India-England One Day International (ODI) series is scheduled to start on 6 February 2025. For all the fans in India, follow these instructions and catch the match live: This is the last leg of India's preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy and, with the return of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul, the excitement for the fans. England will look to redeem themselves after a T20I series defeat

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Schedule of Matches:

First ODI

• Date: 6th February, 2025
• Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
• Time: 1:30 PM IST

Second ODI

• Date: 9th February, 2025
• Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
• Time: 1:30 PM IST

Third ODI

• Date: 12th February, 2025
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Time: 1:30 PM IST

Live Telecast & Streaming Details

Television Broadcast Channels

• English Commentary:

1. Star Sports 2
2. Star Sports 2 HD
3. Star Sports 3

• Hindi Commentary:

1. Sports 18 1
2. Sports 18 1 HD
3. Colors Cineplex
4. Colors Cineplex HD

Online Live Streaming

• Disney+ Hotstar (Official streaming platform)

STAR SPORTS POSTER FOR INDIA vs ENGLAND TELECAST ON HINDI & ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

- Great News for Cricket fans. 🌟 pic.twitter.com/ehvxOvxCxq

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) February 6, 2025