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 was asked which Pakistani bowler Indian batters will target in Champions Trophy clash on February 23

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.

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,

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.

India clinched a nervy six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy opener, courtesy of Shubman Gill's unbeaten century. Despite a wobbly chase, Gill's steady performance trumped Towhid Hridoy’s effort for Bangladesh.

Rohit Sharma-led India are chasing 229-run target against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. Get the live score and updates from the IND vs BAN, Champions Trophy 2025 match, he