Shubman Gill termed his 101 not out as "one of the most satisfying innings" for himself
Rohit immediately knew the gravity of his mistake. He banged the ground in frustration, visibly furious with himself.
Mohammed Shami has etched his name in the record books, becoming the fastest Indian and the second-fastest bowler in the world to claim 200 wickets in ODIs
Rohit Sharma became the second-fastest to the milestone, achieving it in just 261 innings-surpassed only by Virat Kohli, who got there in 222 innings.
The National Bank Stadium in Karachi saw a huge number of fans cheering on and enjoying a rare time out at the cricket even as New Zealand outplayed the hosts in the opening game of the Champions Trophy on Wednesday.
Babar Azam's approach drew heavy criticism from fans
But the 28 year old wasn't done. After his stupendous effort with the bat, he had more entertainment to offer in the field.
Young blocked the first ball of the Abrar Ahmed over for a dot before sweeping the ball to square leg to bring up his century.
India vice-captain Shubman Gill dethroned Pakistan's Babar Azam from the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI Rankings for batters on the back of his strong showing against England in the recent home series.
A staggering 12,000 police officers and personnel will be deployed in Lahore and Rawalpindi during the matches.
The omission sparked a social media storm, with fans questioning Pakistan's intent and criticising the Pakistan Cricket Board.
As the Champions Trophy kicks off, some memorable moments from past tournaments.
A revered figure in India's domestic circuit, Milind Rege played A crucial role in Mumbai's 42nd Ranji Trophy triumph last season after coming on board as Cricket Advisor.
The 2025 Champions Trophy promises to be a battleground for the world's top cricketers, with several players ready to leave their mark on the tournament.
The experienced trio of Ajinkya Rahane, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube failed with the bat to leave Mumbai India reeling against Vidarbha on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy semi-finals.
However, the wives and family members will be allowed to join the Indian players for only one match.
Jasprit Bumrah seems to have found a new companion in coffee.
It is not clear whether Morne Morkel will rejoin the squad later during the Champions Trophy.
'GG, if life is short then you can smile also'.
India's new jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, unveiled on Monday, has sparked discussion due to the inclusion of 'Pakistan' as the host nation.
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