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"Am Not Curator": Rohit Sharma's Razor Sharp Reply On Venue Ahead Of India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy Match

After India began their 2025 Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh, skipper Rohit Sharma said it was good to see vice-captain Shubman Gill, who hit an unbeaten 101, stay till the end in the chase of 229 at the Dubai International Stadium. Gill took his time before grinding it hard on a sluggish pitch and amidst the pressure of wickets falling around to hit an unbeaten 101 off 129 balls, laced with nine fours and two sixes.

Rickelton's century helps S Africa to big win over Afghanistan

KARACHI, Pakistan : South Africa opener Ryan Rickelton scored a maiden One-Day International century with a fluent 103 as his side eased to a 107-run win over Afghanistan in their opening Champions Trophy Group B fixture at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday.

India Can Handle Tough Situations Better Than Problem-Ridden Pakistan: Irfan Pathan

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan said Indian team can handle the pressure situations effectively and that trait gives Rohit Sharma's side an edge in the much-awaited Champions Trophy match against traditional rivals Pakistan at Dubai on Sunday. While India began with a six-wicket thumping of Bangladesh in their tournament opener, Pakistan lost their first game by 60 runs to New Zealand and are currently placed last in the four-team Group A points table. "When it comes to Pakistan, look, they have plenty of problems in the team," Pathan, who will play for India Masters in the International Masters League, told PTI Videos in Navi Mumbai on Friday.

Pat Cummins Eyeing IPL Return Ahead Of WTC Final And Caribbean Tour

Australian Test captain Pat Cummins is eyeing the upcoming Indian Premier League as his comeback platform from an ankle injury and has expressed confidence in regaining full fitness ahead of the World Test Championship final against South Africa starting June 11 at the Lord's. The 31-year-old, who led Australia to their first Border-Gavaskar Trophy win in more than a decade, battled through pain during the final Test against India in Sydney. He was subsequently ruled out of the two-Test series in Sri Lanka and the ongoing Champions Trophy in Pakistan. The injury layoff coincided with the birth of his second child -- daughter Edi.

"Despite His Obvious Talent...": Sanjay Manjrekar Makes Comparisons Between Shreyas Iyer And Shubman Gill

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes vice-captain Shubman Gill gives the impression of someone who will be around international for 10-15 more years, something which Shreyas Iyer doesn't give vibes of. Chasing 229 against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium, Gill hit an unbeaten 101 off 129 balls, laced with nine fours and two sixes, and ensured India got a six-wicket win by completing the chase with 21 balls to spare. "He (Gill) is batting at the right position to make a huge impact. When he gets a hundred, like today, it seems like there is plenty left in the tank. It was like 60% of Shubman Gill is enough to get a hundred like this and he stays till the end."

"Shouldn't Surprise Anyone": Rohit Sharma's Big Words Of Praise For Shubman Gill After Century

Shubman Gill has an invincibility cloak hung around his shoulder in ODIs these days. Conditions and oppositions do not feature in his set-list. After taking a dominant avatar against England recently at home, Gill faced a different challenge against Bangladesh in India's Champions Trophy opener in Dubai on Thursday night. The pitch was sluggish and the bowlers consistently probed for weakness. But Gill beat both to notch up his eighth ODI hundred that led India to a six-wicket victory. The 125-ball century was the slowest he has made so far, but was perhaps the most important in his career.

One of my most satisfying innings, India's Gill says after match-winning century

Opener Shubman Gill was happy to have finished the job on a difficult track after his unbeaten 101 guided India to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Thursday.

Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE Streaming, Champions Trophy 2025 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE Streaming, Champions Trophy: Group B of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 kicks off with Afghanistan taking on South Africa. In what is expected to be a closely-fought group, Afghanistan will hoping to be the giant-killers once again, and stake a claim for the semi-finals. Meanwhile, South Africa - who reached the semi-finals of the 2023 World Cup and the final of the T20 World Cup 2024 - will be aiming for at least the knockout stage once again. Star South Africa wicket-keeper batter Heinrich Klaasen is not playing, with the Proteas resting him as a precautionary measure for a left elbow injury.

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"Am Not Curator": Rohit Sharma's Razor Sharp Reply On Venue Ahead Of India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy Match

Rickelton's century helps S Africa to big win over Afghanistan

India Can Handle Tough Situations Better Than Problem-Ridden Pakistan: Irfan Pathan

Pat Cummins Eyeing IPL Return Ahead Of WTC Final And Caribbean Tour

"Despite His Obvious Talent...": Sanjay Manjrekar Makes Comparisons Between Shreyas Iyer And Shubman Gill

"Shouldn't Surprise Anyone": Rohit Sharma's Big Words Of Praise For Shubman Gill After Century

One of my most satisfying innings, India's Gill says after match-winning century

Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE Streaming, Champions Trophy 2025 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch