India's vice-captain and star batsman Shubman Gill has defended the importance of the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry. This comes as the two teams gear up for a face-off in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday in Dubai. The match has ignited debates about whether it has lost its charm over the years and turned one-sided in India's favor.

Shubman Gill said the lack of dew in Dubai has made chasing a trickier proposition and his team would prefer putting runs on the board in the game vs Pakistan.

Shubman Gill acknowledged the magnitude of a India vs Pakistan match but emphasized that the team remains focused on delivering their best performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

A stellar century from Shubman Gill and Mohammed Shami's five-wicket haul were instrumental as India secured a six-wicket victory against Bangladesh in their ICC Champions Trophy opener at Dubai on Thursday.

Mohammed Shami has completed a five-wicket haul to start his campaign off in a high. Towhid Hridoy, meanwhile, fought severe cramps to complete his century. Bangladesh were all out for 228 after being 35/5 in the ninth over.

Shubman Gill's hundred and Mohammed Shami's 5/53 powered India to an 6-wicket win. Follow India vs Bangladesh live blog for real-time ICC Champions Trophy 2025 updates. Get ball-by-ball commentary, scores,

Ahead of India's opening match in the Champions Trophy 2025 against Bangladesh, captain Rohit Sharma praised his vice-captain, Shubman Gill, for his extraordinary ODI stats, calling them crazy.

Rohit Sharma reserved a brilliant gesture for Shubman Gill following the latter's unbeaten century in India's Champions Trophy opener.

Team India kicked off their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on a winning note as the Men in Blue defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in the Group A clash at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday,

A plethora of records tumbled during the India vs Bangladesh game in ICC Champions Trophy 2025, thanks to Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami and Virat Kohli.