Sports Bulletin On 9th March: From Kuldeep Yadav Shutting Critics In Champions Trophy Final To Rohit Sharma Losing 12th Consecutive ODI Toss

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In today's sports bulletin (March 9), Kuldeep Yadav shutting critics in Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand with brilliant performance to Rohit Sharma losing 12th consecutive ODI toss.

Elsewhere, Rohit Sharma will discuss his India future after the Champions Trophy while Matt Henry left tear-eyed after losing fitness race for CT Final 2025. Here's a look at the top sports stories.

1) Kuldeep Yadav Shines In Final, Hits Back At Critics

Kuldeep Yadav has hit back his critics with his clinical spell in the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand. He picked up quick wickets to keep New Zealand at bay.

2) Rohit Sharma Makes History, Joins Brian Lara With 12th Consecutive Toss Lost In ODIs

New Zealand chose to bat first after winning the toss, extending Rohit Sharma's unfortunate streak to 12 consecutive toss losses in ODIs. With this, he now shares the record for the longest such streak with former West Indies skipper Brian Lara, who also lost 12 successive ODI tosses between October 1998 and May 1999.

3) Rohit Sharma To Discuss His India Future With Ajit Agarkar After Champions Trophy: Report

As India prepares to take on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai, speculation continues to grow regarding Rohit Sharma's future in ODI cricket. The Indian captain, who has been a key figure in the team, is aiming for his second ICC title as skipper after securing the T20 World Cup last year. According to PTI, Rohit is expected to have crucial discussions with chief selector Ajit Agarkar once India's campaign in the tournament comes to an end.

4) Matt Henry Left Teary-Eyed After Losing Fitness Race For Champions Trophy Final Against India

New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry was visibly emotional on Sunday after being ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai. The pacer was unable to recover in time from a shoulder injury he sustained during the semi-final against South Africa on Wednesday in Lahore, forcing the team to leave him out of the playing XI.

5) Virat Kohli Joins Sachin Tendulkar, Becomes 2nd Indian To Play 550 International Matches

Virat Kohli reached a significant milestone in the ICC Champions Trophy final, becoming only the second Indian cricketer to feature in 550 international matches. The legendary Sachin Tendulkar remains the most-capped Indian player with 664 appearances across formats, having played 200 Tests, 463 ODIs, and a solitary T20I. Kohli's impressive career so far includes 123 Tests, 302 ODIs, and 125 T20Is.

6) Rachin Ravindra Becomes 1st New Zealand Batter To Score 250 Runs In Single Edition Of Champions Trophy

Rachin Ravindra started strong in the Champions Trophy 2025 final against India in Dubai, scoring 25 off 14 balls within the first five overs. After smashing two centuries in Pakistan earlier in the tournament, he made history as the first New Zealand batter to amass 250 runs in a single Champions Trophy edition.

7) Gujarat Titans rope in Matthew Wade as assistant coach

Former Australia wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has been appointed as the assistant coach of Gujarat Titans (GT) for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Wade, who played for GT in the 2022 and 2024 seasons, was not included in the IPL mega auction after retiring from international cricket.

8) La Liga: Barcelona Vs Osasuna Postponed After Death Of Catalan Club's Medical Staff

Barcelona's La Liga fixture against Osasuna was called off on Saturday following the passing of the club's first-team doctor. "Barcelona is sorry to announce the sad news of the death of the first team doctor, Carles Minarro Garcia, this afternoon," the club stated in an official announcement.

9) ISL 2024-25: Mohun Bagan SG End Perfect League Phase With 2-0 Win Over FC Goa

Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a 2-0 victory over FC Goa in their 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.

An own goal from Boris Singh gave Mohun Bagan the lead, while Greg Stewart sealed the win in the final moments, ensuring the team remained unbeaten at home this season.

10) Novak Djokovic stunned by a lucky loser at Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic faced a stunning upset in the second round of Indian Wells on Saturday, falling to Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 3-6, 6-1. This marks the second straight year that the Serbian has been eliminated early by a lucky loser at the tournament.