There seems to be a fundamental shift in the game itself irrespective of the format. Well, that’s the beauty of this glorious game, its dynamic nature and the ability to keep moving the goal-post.

The opener was greeted to a hero’s welcome at Peshawar on Tuesday.

Pakistan put behind the caning it received against India in Edgbaston. And on June 18, it left The Oval with the ICC Champions Trophy after posting a stunning victory over India, a result even the most ardent of Pakistan supporters would not have predicted at the start of the tournament. It was a triumph of talent, persistence and belief.

Chasing 339 for victory, due in no small part to a disappointing bowling display, India sank to 158 all out in 30.3 overs. Rohit Sharma fell three balls into the second innings, trapped leg before by Amir.

Back in the dressing room after Champions Trophy final, the Pakistan players kissed the trophy and took selfies with it — only to send those pictures to the family members back home.

Former and current players react on Pakistan’s Champions Trophy title win.

While it turned out to be a rather one-sided game for Pakistan, there were quite a few key moments which changed the course of a match. Sportstar takes a look...

The Pakistan captain hopes his team’s historic victory in the Champions Trophy final boosts his country’s cricket and encourage teams to tour the nation.