Champions trophy finals

Champions Trophy Finals: Former opener Shikhar Dhawan relives India's 2013 Champions Trophy victory ahead of Sunday's final against New Zealand and said watching Men in Blue entering the final for the third time reminded him of the honour of lifting the coveted trophy.

Dhawan, who called time on his international career in August last year after representing India in 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is from 2010 to 2022, has played in two Champions Trophy Finals, first India’s trophy-yielding 2013 campaign and then again in 2017 when they lost the decider to Pakistan.

"An unforgettable victory, the memories of 2013 still feel vivid. Watching the boys enter the finals, I am reminded of the sheer joy and honour of lifting that trophy. Here’s to reliving that moment, to history being written once again. Wishing the team all the best of luck, bring it home!" Dhawan posted on Instagram.