Champions Trophy 2013

The International Cricket Council made it clear that it had nothing to do with the absence of former Indian captain Ravi Shastri from the panel of commentators for last month's ICC Champions Trophy in England.

Boria Majumdar explores the complexities of multiculturalism and dual identity amongst British Asians in England.

Former skipper, Sunil Gavaskar and other ex-cricketers on Tuesday said in unison that one should refrain from drawing comparisons between Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his predecessors, insisting instead to rejoice India's success in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Former Indian captain, Sourav Ganguly has heaped praise on incumbent Indian skipper, MS Dhoni, for his outstanding contribution to Indian cricket.

Former India skipper Rahul Dravid lauded Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men for their title triumph in the Champions Trophy and added that the team had the right balance.

"It is unfair to call it the final of the Champions Trophy. When the final of a 50-over competition is decided by a T20 game, then some shine is lost but this win means a lot," said MS Dhoni.

N Srinivasan was on Sunday elected unopposed as President of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) for the 12th year on the trot.

Former players spoke highly of the young team's ability to perform under pressure and said it augurs well for the future of Indian cricket.

Twitter was abuzz with reactions from former and current players congratulating India on a well-deserved victory in the Champions Trophy tournament against England on Sunday (June 23).

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni believes that a better player is the one who responds to a particular situation well and cricket is more than just talent and technique.