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left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh in the Sunday's Champions Trophy game. If the Friday's practice session was an indication, then the Punjab pacer in all likelihood will replace Shami, who has recently returned to the national fold following a long injury lay-off. Arshdeep trained under the watchful eyes of bowling coach Morne Morkel, bowling 13 overs with full run-up while Shami only bowled 6-7 overs with a curtailed run-up. He was not bowling full steam. During the game against Pakistan on February 23, Shami had received treatment in his right leg from the physios just after bowling his third over of the innings.

Sheikh Hasina last summer are now diving into politics by forming the new National Citizen Party. The aim is to create new political space in a fiercely divisive dynastic political landscape. For decades, the country's politics have been dominated by two former prime ministers and archrivals — Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia. The announcement came Friday at a rally in front of Parliament in Dhaka, during which political reforms were promised for a country born in 1971 through a bloody war against Pakistan.

Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, parents of a 15-year-old boy were arrested after complaints that the teenager was spouting 'anti-national' slogans during last weekend's India-Pakistan cricket match. The parents were granted bail by the local court, and have been asked not to leave the area. The family's scrap shop — which allegedly didn't have the right permit and was left intact until Monday — was razed by the local council. From when was it a crime to cheer for a cricket team pitted against India, a Pakistani team included? What next? Arresting for listening to Pakistani ghazals? For having a poster of 2024 Paris Olympic gold medal-winning Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem — and pal of India's 2023 World Champion Neeraj Chopra — on a wall? If the police had one job, it was to quell the escalating argument between the boy's family and the complainants, not, for all purposes, join the mob.

Officials say a nearly week-long closure of a key crossing on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border has disrupted bilateral trade and the movement of people

Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday said that the Indian team has better bowling than that of Pakistan's, while speaking alongside all-time great Pakistani pacers Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis on a YouTube cricket channel.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Thursday, labelling it a «failed state» that «thrives on instability and survives on international handouts.» Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi delivered a sharp rebuttal, accusing Pakistan of spreading falsehoods and misusing international platforms to push an anti-India narrative.

Bangladeshi cricketer Litton Das, who is not part of the team’s Champions Trophy squad, performed a special abhishekam, a ritual offering, to Shiva Lingams on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. He shared photos of the ceremony on his X account, formerly known as Twitter. Coming from a Hindu family in Bangladesh, Litton Das visited a Shiva temple and offered prayers on this auspicious day. His act of devotion has been widely appreciated online.

India's «undeniable» advantage of playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, while the other seven teams have to shuttle between three venues in Pakistan, and the UAE.

Kuldeep Yadav's art of left-arm wrist spin is subtle. It's not endearingly garish as it was in the world of Shane Warne or Abdul Qadir. His magic is well-concealed by layers of plainness and courage. A rewind to India's Champions Trophy match against Pakistan last Sunday will validate that impression.

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK, and the US will attempt to sight the moon on 28 February. If visible, fasting will begin on 1 March. However, South Asian nations, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, will observe moon sightings on 1 March, potentially starting fasting on either 2 or 3 March, depending on visibility.

Abhishek Sharma received high praise from former Pakistan pacers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar during the Champions Trophy 2025 clash between India and Pakistan in Dubai. The left-handed batter, who has already scored two T20I centuries, has been making a name for himself with his aggressive batting approach.

Virat Kohli provides unmatched stability to the Indian team, according to former Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla, who felt the superstar batter displayed exceptional composure under pressure during his century against Pakistan. Kohli's majestic unbeaten century was the backbone of India's six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy.

Virat Kohli rose again against Pakistan, brought up his 51st One-Day International (ODI) century and ticked past 14,000 runs in the format as India clinically overwhelmed Pakistan at the International Cricket Council Champions Trophy in Dubai.

Virat Kohli once again proved why he is one of the greatest batters of all time, delivering a masterclass in pressure cricket during India’s Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Pakistan on Sunday. In a high-stakes match watched by millions, Kohli paced his innings to perfection, scoring a brilliant century while breaking multiple records.

Virat Kohli said his plan was to attack the pacers and take less risk against the spinners in the high-pressure Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan here on Sunday and having steered the team home with a sparkling hundred, his 36-year-old body is happy to get a week-long break before the next game. India's six-wicket win against arch-rivals has almost sealed a semifinal spot for the side and all but knocked the hosts out of the tournament.

Rohit Sharma's men delivered a clinical performance, cruising to a comfortable six-wicket victory in just 42.3 overs.

Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Following Kohli’s century which marked India’s win, Mahindra Group’s chairman shared his appreciation for the cricketer on X.