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"Trying Too Hard...": India Great Namedrops Rohit Sharma In Big Advice For Virat Kohli

Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble feels Virat Kohli is putting a "lot more pressure on himself" in his effort to get out of the lean patch, and advised the baittng icon to remain mentally relaxed. Since the 2023 ODI World Cup, Kohli has hit just one fifty while scoring 137 runs in six ODI innings. "I think he's trying a bit too hard. You can see that in the way he is going about his innings. He just needs to not worry about it," Kumble said on 'ESPNcricinfo'. "Rohit comes in there, has the freedom because there is plenty of batting and all of them are in great form. Similarly for Virat, he just needs to come in and not worry about anything else," he added.

Kerala Create History, Reach First-Ever Ranji Trophy Final After Dramatic Semi vs Gujarat

A resilient Kerala on Friday sealed their maiden Ranji Trophy final by taking a dramatic two-run first-innings lead over Gujarat, 68 years after making their debut in Indian cricket's premier domestic competition. Going into the final day at 429/7, the home side, who won the Ranji title in 2016-17, needed just 29 runs to take a first innings lead. However, left-arm spinner Aditya Sarwate delivered under pressure, taking all three wickets to bowl Gujarat out for 455 in 174.4 overs to leave them two runs short of the mark.

"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."

He Is The Best Version Of Himself Right Now: Ricky Ponting Praises Mohammed Shami

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting hailed the resilience of Mohammed Shami, describing his "fantastic" five-wicket haul in India's Champions Trophy opener as evidence of the fast bowler now being the "best version" of himself following a long injury layoff. Shami marked his return to ICC tournaments with a brilliant 5 for 53, helping India bowl out Bangladesh for 228 on Thursday. He also became the fastest Indian and the second quickest overall to reach 200 ODI wickets during India's six-wicket victory.

"Rohit Sharma Giving Gaalis To...": Sunil Gavaskar Decodes Star's Mistake That Denied Axar Patel Hat-Trick vs Bangladesh

India began their Champions Trophy 2025 on a sensational note, picking up a wicket against opponents Bangladesh in the very first over, and then striking again in the second over. But the standout moment came when left-arm spinner Axar Patel took two wickets in two balls in the ninth over. However, Axar missed out on a dream hattrick, as India captain Rohit Sharma dropped a sitter at slip on the hattrick ball. Rohit banged the ground multiple times in fury, vividly livid at himself.

"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.

"Could've Scored More If...": Bangladesh Star, Who Slammed Ton vs India, Makes Big Revelation

Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy, who scored a resilient century against India in their Champions Trophy opener, believes he could have added more runs if he hadn't been hampered by cramps. Bangladesh was reeling at 35 for 5 before Hridoy (100) and Jaker Ali (68) staged a brilliant comeback, stitching together a crucial 154-run partnership for the sixth wicket to take the team to a respectable total of 229. However, they lost the game by six wickets.

Harshit Rana Highlights Jasprit Bumrah 'Factor' Behind Bangladesh Heroics In Champions Trophy

India's young pace sensation Harshit Rana opened up about the teachings he has received from current best Jasprit Bumrah and bowling coach Morne Morkel, allowing him to thrive in international cricket. With stakes running high in the Champions Trophy, India management decided to put its faith in Harshit ahead of left-armer Arshdeep Singh, who holds a fair share of experience in delivering at ICC events.

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"Trying Too Hard...": India Great Namedrops Rohit Sharma In Big Advice For Virat Kohli

Kerala Create History, Reach First-Ever Ranji Trophy Final After Dramatic Semi vs Gujarat

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

He Is The Best Version Of Himself Right Now: Ricky Ponting Praises Mohammed Shami

"Rohit Sharma Giving Gaalis To...": Sunil Gavaskar Decodes Star's Mistake That Denied Axar Patel Hat-Trick vs Bangladesh

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

"Could've Scored More If...": Bangladesh Star, Who Slammed Ton vs India, Makes Big Revelation

Harshit Rana Highlights Jasprit Bumrah 'Factor' Behind Bangladesh Heroics In Champions Trophy