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Very likely the reason both are delaying it. There would also be external pressure to keep going as a lot of dough is riding on it behind the scenes.

I kind of expected Rohit to announce retirement but it's clear he will not do it until 2027. He did say that he hasn't planned anything that far away but 2 years will go in a jiffy. Same will be case with Virat.

Told ya. Those 50 runs will be the difference. Bracewell is the MoM. Takes out the dangerous Kohli and scores 50 of the final five. RRR is 6 now. Though that looks like a cake walk, it would be anything but that.

50 runs in the last 5 overs. The game has turned here. Guess what will the winning margin be? NZ's game to lose. Little hope that our batsmen will be able to chase this.

NZ set to get 240 from here. Two set batsmen on the crease. I think anything above 200 will make it their game. Chasing in Finals is never easy. The pressure will get to you. All they need is VK's wicket to demoralize the rest of the batting unit.

NZ will likely prove to be the bane for India again. In fact, I don't even expect a close game.

The adjective for metal is metallic, but no so for iron which is ironic.

If India wins tomorrow, Rohit will have a golden opportunity to retire on a high. I don't think he will be good enough to last until WC 2027. But given the role Gambhir has given him, it's likely he will continue on those quick 20s to 40s.

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asprin added a new outcome 'IND' to the event March 9 - India vs New Zealand Final - ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Not expecting any from India, although there is 1 who should retire at the very least. They will stretch it to 2027 WC. Good call from Smith. Will enable him to focus solely on Tests

I think it was perfectly suited for the chase. One anchor while the rest rally around him. The asking rate was always in control.