India's Quest for Glory: A Look at Their ICC Champions Trophy History
India's Quest for Glory: A Look at Their ICC Champions Trophy History The ICC Champions Trophy, a mini-World Cup showcasing the best of ODI cricket, holds a special place in the hearts of Indian cricket fans. From nail-biting finishes to moments of sheer brilliance, India's journey in this tournament has been a rollercoaster ride. Let's delve into their history in the Champions Trophy: Early Struggles and the 2002 Heartbreak: India's early outings in the Champions Trophy were marked by inconsistency. While they showed flashes of brilliance, they couldn't quite put together a complete performance. The 2002 edition, however, was a different story. India, led by Sourav Ganguly, stormed into the final, only to see it washed out twice due to rain, sharing the trophy with Sri Lanka. The shared trophy, while an achievement, left a lingering sense of "what could have been." The 2013 Triumph: A Turning Point: The 2013 Champions Trophy in England marked a signif...