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"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.

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Cheeky Reaction After Ban Star, Whom He Dropped, Misses KL Rahul's Catch

The India vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 clash had one moment which will be talked about for a long time. It was not the eighth ODI ton by Shubman Gill or the five-wicket haul by Mohammed Shami that helped India defeat Bangladesh by six wickets, it was a dropped catch by Rohit Sharma. Axar Patel was on a hat-trick in the ninth over of the Bangladesh innings, when Rohit dropped Jaker Ali. Rohit was angry with himself and the whole side was stunned. However, later, Rohit had a redemption of sorts when Jaker Ali dropped KL Rahul at a crucial juncture with Bangladesh bowlers choking Indie for runs.

"Coach Has To...": Anil Kumble's Blunt Message To Gautam Gambhir Over 'Legacy Players'

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 began on a promising note for the Indian team, with a comprehensive victory against Bangladesh in the opener on Thursday. Skipper Rohit Sharma and opening batter Shubman Gill got the team off to a flying start at the top but No. 3 batter Virat Kohli didn't look his usual self. Kohli and Rohit's form has been a concern for the team management for a long time. While the skipper scored a 36-ball 41, Virat could only contribute 22 runs off 38 balls. Though India won the match, the team's former coach Anil Kumble sent a straightforward message to Gautam Gambhir, the current head coach, about the transition from 'legacy players'.

"May Take Him For...": Rohit Sharma's Apology To Axar Patel After Costing Him A Hat-Trick

Skipper Rohit Sharma showered praise on his deputy Shubman Gill and veteran pacer Mohammed Shami for coming with game-changing performances against Bangladesh in India's Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday. Gill made an unbeaten hundred and Shami walked away with a five-wicket haul as India registered a six-wicket win over Bangladesh at the DICS. "We've been in that situation many times before and like I said many times (in the past), there's a lot of experience in that dressing room to handle that composure where it's needed and KL (Rahul) and (Shubman) Gill at the end were quite composed," Rohit said during the post-match presentation.

India captain Rohit plans dinner atonement for ruining Axar's hat-trick

DUBAI : India captain Rohit Sharma plans to take teammate Axar Patel to dinner to make amends after denying the spinner a hat-trick in Thursday's Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh.

Axar Patel's First Reaction On Rohit Sharma's Blunder Denying Him Hat-Trick In Champions Trophy: "I Started..."

While the Indian bowlers rocked Bangladesh batting in the team's first Champions Trophy 2025 outing, one particular incident will be talked about for a long time. That was when Rohit Sharma dropped Bangladesh's Jaker Ali off Axar Patel's bowling. While dropped catches happen in cricket, this time it was special as Rohit's dropped chance meant that Axar Patel was denied a hat-trick. The left-arm spin all-rounder was asked about the same after Bangladesh were all out for 228.

"Not Sure What Exactly To Do": Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir Asked Tough Questions By Dinesh Karthik

As the Indian cricket team gears up for a high-profile ICC Champions Trophy, some questions have been raised over the team's squad composition. Despite the fact that spinners haven't traditionally done well in Dubai, India have gone ahead with as many as 5 spin bowlers for the tournament, with Varun Chakravarthy being a late addition. Former India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik didn't mince his words as he questioned skipper Rohit Sharma, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar over team selection.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Livid With Himself, Then Does This After Robbing Axar Patel Of Hat-Trick In Champions Trophy

The Indian cricket team bowlers came out all guns blazing in its first match of the Champions Trophy 2025 as Mohammed Shami and Co. reduced Najmul Hasan Shanto's team to 5-down inside nine overs. The Bangladesh batting line-up fell like a pack of cards as Mohammed Shami struck in the first over itself, followed by Harshit Rana's wicket in the third over. Shami then took the wicket of Mehidy Hasan Miraz before the real magic happen in the ninth over by Axar Patel.

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

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Cheeky Reaction After Ban Star, Whom He Dropped, Misses KL Rahul's Catch

"Coach Has To...": Anil Kumble's Blunt Message To Gautam Gambhir Over 'Legacy Players'

"May Take Him For...": Rohit Sharma's Apology To Axar Patel After Costing Him A Hat-Trick

India captain Rohit plans dinner atonement for ruining Axar's hat-trick

Axar Patel's First Reaction On Rohit Sharma's Blunder Denying Him Hat-Trick In Champions Trophy: "I Started..."

"Not Sure What Exactly To Do": Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir Asked Tough Questions By Dinesh Karthik

Watch: Rohit Sharma Livid With Himself, Then Does This After Robbing Axar Patel Of Hat-Trick In Champions Trophy