Shubman Gill's composed 87-run knock, alongside Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel's crucial contributions, led India to a four-wicket victory over England in the first ODI. Despite early setbacks, Gill remained positive, adapting well to the challenging pitch. The match was notable for the absence of Virat Kohli, with Gill stepping up as vice-captain and excelling under pressure.
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The ICC announced a neutral venue policy for India-Pakistan clashes in upcoming tournaments. This applies to the 2025 Champions Trophy, 2025 Women's World Cup, and 2026 T20 World Cup. Pakistan will host the Champions Trophy and defend its 2017 title. The Women's T20 World Cup 2028 will be in Pakistan. Australia will host a women's event between 2029 and 2031.
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting praised Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami for his remarkable five-wicket haul in India's Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh. Ponting highlighted Shami's resilience and determination following his recovery from a long injury layoff. Shami's achievement of 200 ODI wickets underscores his consistency and dedication, earning appreciation for his performance amidst adversity.
A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant for Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan over two bounced cheques linked to his company. The warrant also targets the managing director, while two other officials have been granted bail. Shakib remains in the US due to safety concerns following civil unrest in Bangladesh.
Sanju Samson impressed with a fiery batting display against England, hitting 22 runs in the first over before being dismissed for 26 off 20 balls. India bowled out England for 132, with notable contributions from Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy, who took key wickets.
New Zealand cricketer Martin Guptill has announced his retirement from international cricket after a 14-year career, scoring 23 centuries and a total of 14,877 runs in ODIs, T20Is, and Tests. He holds the national record for the most runs in T20Is with 3,531 runs.
Rachin Ravindra shines for New Zealand with a crucial century in the Champions Trophy, showcased his calm approach under pressure. His ability to handle spin, highlighted by his performance in India, will be tested against India's spin-heavy attack in the upcoming match in Dubai. Coach Sriram Krishnamurthy praises Rachin's resilience and mental strength post-injury.
Joe Root stresses the necessity of consistency ahead of England's five-Test series against India, beginning June 20. Root, England's top Test run-scorer, is prepared for the challenge and emphasizes the importance of performing consistently well in such major series.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir clarified that Shreyas Iyer was not benched throughout the series against England, despite speculation. Iyer played in the first ODI due to Virat Kohli's injury and performed well in subsequent matches. Gambhir emphasized the importance of rotating players and confirmed Iyer's significance ahead of the Champions Trophy.