The game is a high-stakes battle for both teams, as while Pakistan will try to keep their title defence alive, India will aim to almost confirm its berth in the semis. The game is also being touted as an opportunity for India to avenge the loss of the 2017 Champions Trophy Final when Virat K
"He thoroughly deserves to be the number one ranked batsman in the world at the moment and it's a great sign for India that he's got his account underway early in the first game of a Champions Trophy," Ponting said.
Unlike the 50-over and T20 World Cups, Pakistan has a 3-2 advantage over India in the Champions Trophy, having secured a 180-run triumph in the 2017 final during the peak of star India batter Virat Kohli where no target was too much for his men. They will be heading to Dubai with plenty of m
India's vice-captain, Shubman Gill, appreciated Mohammed Shami's exceptional bowling performance against Bangladesh in the Men in Blue's opening ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 clash.
Former India spinner Piyush Chawla lauded Shubman Gill for his composed and responsible innings in a challenging run chase. Gill played a pivotal role in guiding India to victory on a difficult pitch, demonstrating his ability to adapt to the situation and lead from the front.
Shubman Gill is built for the long run, and even operating at just 60% is enough for him to notch up a century--something he showcased in India's Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh. This is the view of Sanjay Manjrekar, who believes Gill exudes the presence of a player set to dominat
New Delhi [India], February 21: The Restaurant Cricket League (RCL), a unique annual men's T10 cricket league supported by "Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India", officially commenced its much-anticipated 3rd edition with a grand inauguration ceremony featuring Indian B
Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto identified Bangladesh's loss of five wickets in a cluster in the powerplay, which cost them the match against India in the Champions Trophy opener in Dubai.
Shubman Gill, deemed to be the "prince" of Indian cricket, has genuinely started to relish the responsibility of being the next pillar as stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have their last dance in the international circuit.
Following his side's win over Bangladesh in the ICC Champions Trophy opener, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma lauded batter Shubman Gill for his century and said in a lighter vein that he could take the youngster out for dinner.
Chasing 229 runs set thanks to a fighting 154-run stand by Towhid Hridoy, India got off to a fine start with a 69-run opening stand. They lost their way a bit, struggling at 144/4, but Gill and KL Rahul took India to the finishing line.
Pakistan-origin bowler Shahid Shabbir and Afghanistan-based spinner Zainullah shared their experience bowling to star batters, including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and others, during the nets session before India's Champions Trophy clash against Bangladesh on Thursday.