Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 100, leading India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy Group A match. The victory, sealed with a boundary, was an emotional moment as Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma watched from the stands. Sharma praised Kohli's contributions to Indian cricket and defended him against critics.
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