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Gill and Shami shines, as India begins there campaign with a win

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 Shuman Gill plays a fabulous knock of 101* off (129) balls against Bangladesh in Dubai International Stadium for India's 1st match Victory in Champions trophy. Gill back-to-back ODI hundreds shows why he has become top-ranked ODI batter in the world, trumping Babar Azam. Rohit Sharma scored 41 off 36 balls and competed 11,000 ODI runs — the second-fastest in the world after Kohli.  Once again, Kohli’s dismissal was a disappointment for fans He was caught square of the wicket, gone for 22 off 38 balls While attempting a late cut on Rishad Hossain. The lack of concentration and the fire In the eyes of virat kohli is some what missing, fans hope he get into the groove before the Big Battle against Pakistan on 23rd February.  Earlier, in the match Axar was on a hat-trick after dismissing Tanzid and Mushfiqur Rahim off successive deliveries. But Rohit dropped Jaker Ali at slip that denied the spinner the hat-trick. He would have been only the second bowler to achieve this fea...

Mission Champions trophy begins,after beating England 3-0

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 India convincingly won the series against England in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, securing a clean sweep. And now India's eyes is on Champions trophy formerly called the ICC Knockout Trophy, tournament will kick off on 19 February and will be held in Pakistan, although India's group-stage games, a semi-final and the final (if India qualifies) will take place in Dubai.  The 3-0 scoreline highlighted India’s dominance, Before the series began, there were volcano of questions-- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could rediscover their form and mojo, what might be the best combination for Champions trophy?,Jasprit Bumrah will get fit before Champions trophy?, and who will be the Indias wiket keeper.Many of those questions were answered, though a few still linger.  Obviously, there are certain things we are looking at (to improve), and I am not going to stand here and explain those,” said Rohit during the post-match presentation ceremony. This shows that Rohit know there are t...

India's worry arises after easy Nagpur win

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 India wins 1st ODI match in Nagpur but the volcano of questions arises before Champions trophy. Rohit Sharma form is one of the major concern before tournament begins Rohit looked apprehensive. Anxious and subdued, he wasn’t remotely close to what he was in World Cup 2023. The intent the mojo we used to see from Rohit Sharma is missing.  It is painful to see Rohit bat like this. Searching for form and answers. The way he got out in the match was very disheartened for fans, neither did he go full-blooded, nor did he defend. we are seeing Uncertainty and fear of failure in his batting.  Shreyas Iyer Silences Critics with Fiery Knock in Nagpur with just 36 balls, but not before he had taken India to the brink of victory. His 59-run blitz, studded with nine boundaries and two sixes. But after match Iyer said So funny story. I was watching a movie last night, I thought I could extend my night, but then I got a call from skipper saying that you may play because Virat has ...