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'Domestic Cricket Should Be Compulsory But...': Shikhar Dhawan On BCCI Rules

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has backed the BCCI's decision to make domestic cricket compulsory for all players but has also urged for a balanced approach to ensure that there is no burnout. The affable swashbuckler, who called time on his career last year, is in Dubai as one of the four event ambassadors of the ongoing Champions Trophy. India defeated Pakistan by six wickets on Sunday to put one foot in the semifinals. Dhawan attended the match and even paid a visit to the Indian dressing room after the triumph.

Celebrations In Islamabad Despite Virat Kohli's Hundred Against Pakistan, Video Viral

In a battle of heart and mind, cricket fans in Islamabad chose the former as they celebrated Virat Kohli's magnificent hundred in a Champions Trophy Group A match even as his knock all but eliminated Pakistan out of the tournament. A video of Pakistani fans in Islamabad celebrating Virat Kohli's hundred went viral on social media as Mohammad Rizwan & Co. stared at early elimination from the Champions Trophy, a tournament they are officially the hosts for. For a section of fans, it was Kohli's blitz with the bat that mattered more, even as the team stood on the brink of exit.

'Was Doing Maths For His Century': Axar Patel On Moments Before Virat Kohli's 51st ODI Ton

As Virat Kohli neared his century against Pakistan, India's Axar Patel turned into a human calculator, crunching numbers and silently praying he didn't edge the ball at the other end, all to make sure the superstar reached his milestone. Axar walked in to bat with India needing 19 runs to win and Kohli unbeaten on 86. "At the end, actually main bhi thoda maths kar raha tha unke hundred ke liye (Even I was doing the math for his hundred towards the end). I was hoping that I don't edge the ball or something. So, it was quite fun," Axar said in video posted by ICC. However, Shaheen Afridi bowled three wides in the 42nd over, making Kohli's path to the century a bit trickier.

Pakistan Fans React Following Their Side's Loss Against India In Champions Trophy

Following the defeat against arch-rivals India in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium, fans of the Pakistan Cricket Team expressed disappointment following their team's loss. In a thrilling match at the ongoing marquee event, star batter Virat Kohli stole the show with a brilliant century, leading India to a four-wicket victory over Pakistan. "We had a lot of hopes from our team that they will play well. We thought that they would reach a score of at least 315, but they did not even reach 250. Even if we lost, they should have at least stopped Kohli's century. If they could not bat well, they could have saved the match by bowling properly. I request the PCB to give a chance to new faces so that our team may improve...," a fan said.

How India Can Still Miss Out On Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinals Despite Big Win Against Pakistan - Explained

India took a giant step towards securing qualification to the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals with a comprehensive six-wicket victory over Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday. Virat Kohli produced a stunning performance to slam his 51st ODI century as India thrashed Pakistan by six wickets. This was India's second consecutive victory after beating Bangladesh in their tournament opener. With 4 points from 2 matches, Rohit Sharma and Co are poised brilliantly to reach the knockout stages of the competition but their qualification is not confirmed as a series of results can still end their campaign.

"Ab To Nahi Poochhoge...": Virat Kohli's Childhood Coach Shuts Down Trolls In Style

Ecstatic and relieved in equal measure after Virat Kohli's heroics against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, his formative coach Rajkumar Sharma said he is hoping that questions on the star India batter's form will stop now. Kohli slammed his 51st ODI century to play a starring role in his team's crucial six-wicket win over Pakistan on Sunday in Dubai, a result that all but put India in the semifinals. "Ab to nahi poochhoge ki Virat form mein nahi hai?" (I hope, you won't ask me that Virat is not in form)," Sharma told 'PTI Videos'. This was Kohli's first ODI hundred since November 2023. The 36-year-old had been drawing a lot of flak for not scoring enough big knocks in the last couple of years.

Hardik Pandya Wears Rs 7 Crore Watch Against Pakistan, Sets Social Media Ablaze

Team India's prolific performance against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy Group A match on Sunday saw Virat Kohli steal the spotlight with a hundred. But, Kohli's clinical show with the bat wasn't the only headline-making act in Dubai on Sunday, with all-rounder Hardik Pandya's whopping Rs. 7 crore watch also becoming a talking point on social media. Hardik was influential with the ball for India in the match, picking up two wickets in 8 overs, while conceding just 31 runs. However, it was his fact that made him the center of discussions on social media platforms.

Shaheen Afridi's Attempt To Deny Virat Kohli Century Fails, Gets Trolled By Bollywood Star

Star India batter Virat Kohli never fails to show his passion and hunger for runs whenever he is up against the arch-rivals Pakistan. The same story continued on Sunday when India took on Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025, Group A match in Dubai. Chasing the target of 242, Kohli was at his absolute best as he scored an unbeaten century off 111 balls and propelled India to victory by six wickets. It was Kohli's 51st ODI and 82nd international ton.

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'Domestic Cricket Should Be Compulsory But...': Shikhar Dhawan On BCCI Rules

Celebrations In Islamabad Despite Virat Kohli's Hundred Against Pakistan, Video Viral

'Was Doing Maths For His Century': Axar Patel On Moments Before Virat Kohli's 51st ODI Ton

Pakistan Fans React Following Their Side's Loss Against India In Champions Trophy

How India Can Still Miss Out On Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinals Despite Big Win Against Pakistan - Explained

"Ab To Nahi Poochhoge...": Virat Kohli's Childhood Coach Shuts Down Trolls In Style

Hardik Pandya Wears Rs 7 Crore Watch Against Pakistan, Sets Social Media Ablaze

Shaheen Afridi's Attempt To Deny Virat Kohli Century Fails, Gets Trolled By Bollywood Star