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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.

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.

Rohit Sharma is not just a cricketing genius; he's also one of the funniest captains on the field. During the high-voltage India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 clash at the Dubai International Stadium, fans were treated to a hilarious moment involving Rohit and Kuldeep Yadav—one that has now gone viral!

Champions Trophy on Sunday in which Pakistan decided to bat first also got the reaction of the fans.

Saud Shakeel snapped a fifty against Rohit Sharma-led India in 63 deliveries in Dubai on Sunday during the Champions Trophy 2025.

Babar Azam, who had made a positive start with five crisp boundaries in his 23 off 26 balls, attempted a cover drive off a slightly back-of-length delivery from Pandya. An over before, Azam, who has been under pressure, struck five boundaries before edging one behind to KL Rahul off Hardik Pandya.

Mohammed Shami endured a rough start in the Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, delivering an 11-ball opening over in sweltering conditions before later walking off the field with an apparent injury.

The legends of the game rolled back the years as India Masters edged past Sri Lanka Masters by four runs in a high-scoring thriller to kick off the inaugural International Masters League (IML) 2025 in style at the DY Patil Stadium.

Former Pakistan captain and chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), RAMIZ RAJA, who knows the nation’s cricket inside out, spoke to BORIA MAJUMDAR about all things ailing Pakistan cricket and if they can challenge India in Dubai today. Excerpts: A strong Pakistan team, one that can challenge India, is needed for a good contest. But their recent performances, including the last match against New Zealand, have been disappointing. Do you think this team will be able to give India at least a fight?

ODI World Cup champions Australia showcased their class with a thrilling victory over arch-rivals England in their opening match of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Saturday. Chasing a daunting target of 352, Australia found themselves in trouble after losing four wickets. However, a brilliant partnership between Josh Inglis and Alex Carey in the middle overs steadied the innings.

Babar Azam's performance will be on the radar, especially how he fares against the quality Indian spinners in the Champions Trophy blockbuster clash between the two sides in Dubai on Sunday.

Virat Kohli's recurring dismissals due to an open-faced bat is a matter of concern as India aim to regain the Champions Trophy after 12 years, believes legendary Sunil Gavaskar. The 36-year-old Kohli, who had a tough tour of Australia where he was repeatedly dismissed by fast bowlers in the off-side corridor, was dismissed for 22 in India's opening match of the Champions Trophy against Bangladesh on Thursday.

Ricky Ponting termed opener Shubman Gill as a «very driven» person who understands his path and marked him as the future captain of India. Gill, currently the ODI vice-captain, is in red-hot form in 50-over format and made a bright beginning to the ongoing Champions Trophy with a hundred in India's six-wicket win over Bangladesh.

South Africa defeated Afghanistan by 107 runs in their Champions Trophy match with opener Ryan Rickelton smashing a century and pacers Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada doing the maximum damage here on Friday. Electing to bat, the Proteas put up a mammoth 315 for 6 in 50 overs before dismissing Hashmatullah Shahidi's side for 208 runs to begin their campaign in the marquee event on a blazing note.

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