IND vs ZIM: ?Captaincy? plays a huge role in the game of cricket, unlike several other sports. The current series against Zimbabwe has seen a new Indian skipper, Shubman Gill, in the absence of the senior pros. Shubman Gill was also seen leading the IPL franchise team Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024 after they parted ways with title-winning captain <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardik_Pandya">Hardik Pandya</a>. Gill though had to see a major drop in form after being named the new captain. So young a captain was never seen in IPL before. 



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 Gill scored 890 runs in the previous edition of the IPL 2023 but saw a major drop in the next season with just 426 runs, which is not even half the score the promising young batter had scored in the last season. Alongside this, Gill was very inconsistent, not able to score well in over half of the matches he played in 2024; this proved that captaincy is too much pressure for the youngster. After such an unconvincing performance in the IPL, he could not make it to India?s T20 World Cup squad; however, despite all odds, Gill was chosen as the skipper of a young Indian team for their tour to Zimbabwe. 



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 However, taking them lightly went wrong for the Indian team in the series opener as Raza led Zimbabwe to shock the Men in Blue. Shubman Gill has not been in the best of touch, as he scored a run-a-ball 31 in the first game and could not lead the Men In Blue to victory with a low-score target of 116. 



ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-zim-commandeering-rise-of-abhishek-sharma-from-duck-at-debut-to-a-100-in-the-next-gamecommandeering-rise-of-abhishek-sharma-from-duck-at-debut-to-a-100-in-the-next-game/">IND vs ZIM: Commandeering rise of Abhishek Sharma: From Duck at debut to a 100 in the next game</a> He even could not contribute when the Indians wreaked havoc at Harare in the second T20I as the Indian team scored a massive 234 runs. Provided with captaincy at such a young age, is that a burden for the promising young talent from India? 



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 India records an immense legacy with young captains, with legendary skipper Kapil Dev lifting the first ever World Cup for India just at the age of 24, the same as the current age of Shubman Gill. However, with several senior players remaining in the India side, with the likes of Pandya and Pant, the captaincy role for Gill seems to be too early a call. As believed by cricket analysts, Shubman Gill should be relieved of all burdens and given a free ticket to explore his hand with the willow. With the Sri Lanka series approaching hopefully, the new Indian coach will step in to provide someone else with the captaincy role, while Gill will be seen as India?s first-choice opening batsman and a probable contender to replace veteran Virat Kohli in the shortest format of the game.

IND vs ZIM: ?Captaincy? - Too big a role, very early for Shubman Gill!

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IND vs SL: Team India has been buzzing in the cricket world since their glorious win in the T20 World Cup. Ex-head coach Rahul Dravid retired after his span with the Indian team. As the ex-KKR mentor who led them to the IPL triumph, Gautam Gambhir has officially been named the Team India head coach. Gambhir?s first major international outing as India head coach will be India?s tour to Sri Lanka, which will begin on Saturday. Before Team India leaves for the Lankan island on Monday, Gambhir is about to make his first press conference in Mumbai with chief selector Ajit Agarkar alongside him. Before the conference, Gambhir will be burdened with several big queries over his questionable team selection and the unlikely captaincy decisions he made for the Sri Lanka tour. 



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<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>Questions ahead of Press Conference for Gambhir and co.</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#hardik-pandyas-captaincy-snub">Hardik Pandya?s captaincy snub</a></li><li class=""><a href="#gill-is-appointed-vice-captain-there-is-no-place-for-gaikwad-abhishek-and-samson">Gill is appointed vice captain; there is no place for Gaikwad, Abhishek, and Samson</a></li><li class=""><a href="#the-future-of-ravindra-jadeja-in-indian-cricket">The future of Ravindra Jadeja in Indian cricket</a></li></ul></nav></div>



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This is probably Indian cricket?s most controversial decision, as after Rohit stepped down from the T20 international as India skipper, the most likely successor, Pandya, has been overlooked to appoint Suryakumar Yadav as their T20I skipper, maybe until the next T20 World Cup. When made, this decision took the internet by storm, and this will be a crucial decision by Gambhir, which he will have to explain to the press. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="gill-is-appointed-vice-captain-there-is-no-place-for-gaikwad-abhishek-and-samson">Gill is appointed vice captain; there is no place for Gaikwad, Abhishek, and Samson</h3>



Out of nowhere, Shubman Gill was appointed the Team India vice captain for both formats of white-ball cricket. However, the decision seemed unlikely in the presence of many senior players. Inform batter and Virat?s most likely successor, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruturaj_Gaikwad">Ruturaj Gaikwad</a>, was dropped from the India team, and no one can state any reason for the act. With the social media showing great passion for this move of Gambhir, he will have to face severe criticism if he fails to give an explanation worth contention. 



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 Also, despite his good show on the Zimbabwe tour, rising talent Abhishek Sharma has been unnecessarily not given a chance in the T20i team traveling to Sri Lanka. Concerns continue for Sanju Samson, as the 29-year-old Royals skipper has always had this trouble of not being picked in the formats whenever a big tournament approaches. Gambhir has to clearly state his thoughts on the IPL great?s future.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="the-future-of-ravindra-jadeja-in-indian-cricket">The future of Ravindra Jadeja in Indian cricket</h3>



Sir Jadeja, as he has often been referred to, did not receive as warm a reception as the two other veterans after his retirement was announced after the T20 World Cup triumph. Adding to the controversy, he has now been dropped from the ODI squad as well. Likely, India will include him on the test side; however, still having enough prowess in white-ball cricket, Jadeja hopes to feature in the Champions Trophy; however, Gambhir and team India selectors are yet to decide his future, which will be a major questionable act in the conference.



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IND vs SL: 3 Big Questions for Gautam Gambhir as he is to attend a press conference for the first time after being appointed Team India head coach

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Good news awaits the Prince of Indian Cricket Shubhman Gill ahead of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025. If he performs well in the upcoming ICC tournament, then he will dethrone Pakistan's Babar Azam at the top of the ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings. He will move to the number one spot, overtaking the former Pakistani skipper, who is currently sitting at the top of the rankings.
As the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy commences, Babar is currently sitting at the top of the ODI Batting Rankings with 786 rating points to his name. Gill is at the 2nd spot with 781 rating points. However, after the 30-year-old failed to shine in the Triangular series versus New Zealand &amp; South Africa, Gill now has the chance to snatch the first position from the Pakistani batter.
The former Pakistani skipper, who opened the innings for the Shaheens in all three encounters of the Triangular series, could only manage to score 62 runs with the bat at a disappointing average of 20.67. The Prince of Indian Cricket, on the other hand, scored 259 runs at an average of 86.33 in the three-match ODI series against England, including two half-centuries and a century.
The Pakistani batter had first reached the top spot in the Batting Rankings four years ago in 2021. He had overtaken India's Virat Kohli, who had occupied the top spot for a long duration of 1,258 days but his reign came to an end as Babar overtook him.
Eventually, the 30-year-old lost the top spot later but he regained it in December after the conclusion of the 2023 ODI World Cup, overtaking Shubman Gill of Team India. 2024 was the year of the T20 World Cup so majority of the teams were focused on the shortest format of the game, so Azam retained his top spot in the ODI Batting Rankings.
With the Prince of Indian Cricket looking in red hot form with the bat ahead of the Champions Trophy, his chances of securing the top spot are very high. But, Babar cannot be underestimated too as he's a world class player and he needs just one solid inning to get back in his best form.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/2025-icc-champions-trophy-babar-azam-s-batting-position-finalised-by-captain-mohammad-rizwan-ahead-of-pak-vs-nz-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2025 ICC Champions Trophy: Babar Azam's batting position finalised by captain Mohammad Rizwan ahead of PAK vs NZ</a>

Babar Azam of Pakistan (L) and Shubman Gill of Team India (R) | Image: Getty Images

Shubhman Gill of Team India has a brilliant chance to dethrone Pakistan's Babar Azam at the top of the ICC ODI Batting Rankings with the help of an incredible performance with the bat in the upcoming 2025 ICC Men's Champions Trophy

Shubhman Gill can dethrone Babar Azam at the top of the ICC ODI Batting Rankings with a good performance in the Champions Trophy

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Two Star batters of Team India, Virat Kohli &amp; Shubman Gill are on the brink of scripting history in the forthcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 as they are just a few runs way from breaking records. Both players will enter the record books as soon as they score required number of runs. The special thing is that the records that these two are going to make will be happening for the first time. 
<h2>Shubman Gill has a chance to surpass Hashim Amla</h2>
The Prince of Indian Cricket Shubman Gill performed in a brilliant manner in the recently concluded three-match One Day International series versus England as his batting contributions helped his team white wash their opponents by a margin of 3-0. He scored a total of 259 runs in three games with the assistance of two fifties &amp; a centurycentury, making him the highest run getter in the series. 
In 50 One Day International matches for the Men in Blue, the 25-year-old has scored a total of 2,587 runs at average of more than 60, including seven hundreds, a double century and 15 fifties. In the third One Day International versus England, Gill achieved a record-breaking feat, becoming the quickest to score 2,500 runs in the format, surpassing the previous record holder Hashim Amla, who had achieved the feat in 53 innings.
The Prince of Indian Cricket now has a chance to break yet another record of Hashim Amla in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025. He requires just 413 runs to become the fastest batter in the history of the sport score 3,000 runs in One Day Cricket. Currently, South African legend Hashim Amla holds this record, who achieved this feat in 57 innings. 
The 25-year-old Gill still has six innings left to surpass the South African legend. Given his current form, he can easily break this record during the Champions Trophy, where Team India are guaranteed to take part in atleast three matches, and if they reach the final, then they will participate in five games. 
Shubman's excellent form with the bat in ODIs has seen him become the vice-captain of the Men in Blue in the upcoming Champions Trophy tournament. He's also being considered as a potential successor to Rohit Sharma as the next captain of Team India in One Day Cricket. 
<h2>List of players who scored 3000 ODI Runs in the quickest manner</h2>
Hashim Amla of South Africa - 57 innings
Shai Hope of the West Indies - 67 innings
Fakhar Zaman of Pakistan - 67 innings
Imam-ul-Haq of Pakistan - 67 innings
Babar Azam of Pakistan - 68 innings

<h2>Virat can break 3 massive records in the Champions Trophy</h2>
The legendary Virat Kohli is on the verge of breaking a big world record in Champions Trophy. He has scored a total of 13,963 runs in 285 innings in ODI Cricket and he's just 37 runs away from becoming the fastest player to score 14,000 runs in the format. He has 15 innings left to break this record and in the match versus Bangladesh, the 36-year-old will have an excellent chance of doing exactly that.
Only two batters, Sachin Tendulkar &amp; Kumar Sangakarra have reached the 14,000 run mark in the 50 over fomat. The Little Master achieved this feat in his 350th inning while the Sri Lankan legend took 378 innings to reach the milestone. 
Another record which King Kohli will be eyeing is that of becoming the highest run getter for Team India in the Champions Trophy. He has scored 529 runs in 13 games in the tournament and needs just 173 runs to overtake Shikhar Dhawan (701 runs) and become the highest run scorer for the nation in the history of the tournament. 
If the former Indian skipper manages to score 263 runs in the Champions Trophy, he will also create the record of scoring the most number of runs in the history of the tournament. Currently, the Universe Boss Chris Gayle has this record to his name having scored 791 runs in the tournament.

Shubman Gill (L) and Virat Kohli (R) of Team India | Image Credits: Getty Images and Associated Press

Two stalwarts of Team India, Shubman Gill & Virat Kohli have the chance to script history in ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 as they are on the verge of breaking multiple records in the ODI format ahead of their match versus Bangladesh

Team India Champions Trophy 2025: Two stalwarts of Team India, Shubman Gill & Virat Kohli have the chance to script history in ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 as they are on the verge of breaking multiple records in the ODI format ahead of their match versus Bangladesh

Team India Champions Trophy 2025: These 2 Indian stalwarts have a chance to create history, these 2 records likely to be broken

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The Indian Team, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, are currently taking part in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 where they are taking on Bangladesh in Dubai in their opening encounter of the tournament. Bangladeshi skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and asked the Men in Blue to bowl first. 
This decision didn't prove to be a good one as the Indian bowlers completely dominated the opposition batters in the powerplay itself, dismissing five Bangladeshi batters. While the duo of Harshit Rana &amp; Mohammad Shami dealt with the top-order batters, spin bowler Axar Patel took care of two middle-order batters in consecutive deliveries. 
The 29-year-old, who was bowling the ninth ball of the inning, had a great chance to pick up a hat-trick. He first dismissed opening batter Tanzid Hasan as he knicked the ball straight to wicketkeeper KL Rahul behind the stumps. After this, on the very next ball, he got the crucial scalp of Mushfiqur Rahim, who came in to bat at number five and went back to the pavilion immediately after getting caught by Rahul. 
Axar had a brilliant opportunity of picking up a hat-trick on the fourth delivery of his over, and he got the edge of the batter too but Indian skipper Rohit Sharma dropped the easy catch and denied Axar a well-deserved Hat-trick. Jaker Ali tried to hit the ball towards the cover region but the ball hit his bat and went towards the Indian Captain but he wasn't able to complete the catch. 
Rohit, frustrated with himself, slammed the ground three times with his right hand after dropping a sitter and quickly apologized to the left-arm spinner after committing a huge mistake. 
Here's the video - https://x.com/huzaiff_02/status/1892516609253613637
The left-arm spinner though, wasn't mad at his captain and instead saw the funny side as he burst out in laughter after seeing the reaction of his skipper. And it wasn't just Axar, social media users also shared memes &amp; jokes related to Rohit and his dropped catch. 
https://x.com/TheBarmyArmy/status/1892512754684072256
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https://x.com/sagarcasm/status/1892512849488121894
The left-arm spinner will now be hoping to pick up more &amp; more wickets for the Men in Blue as they look to make a winning start in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025. Nevertheless, the two quick scalps picked up by him have also justified the faith &amp; trust shown in him by Team India's management to include him in the Champions Trophy squad.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/2025-icc-champions-trophy-pakistan-s-qualification-scenario-for-semi-final-after-loss-to-new-zealand-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2025 ICC Champions Trophy: Pakistan's qualification scenario for semi-final after loss to New Zealand</a>

Indian Captain Rohit Sharma looked very frustrated after dropping an easy catch in the Champions Trophy versus Bangladesh | Image Credits: JioHotstar

Team India completely dominated the Bangladeshi batting unit in their opening match of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 as they dismissed five Bangladeshi batters in the first 10 overs of the match, with Axar Patel leading the charge from the front. He took two wickets in two consecutive balls and was about to take the third as well but Rohit Sharma dropped an easy catch and denied him a hat-trick

Watch: Captain Rohit Sharma Frustratingly slams the ground three times after dropping an easy catch, denies Axar Patel a hat trick

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After whitewashing England 3-0 in the three-match ODI Series, Team India is now preparing for their next mission. The next mission of the Indian Team led by Rohit Sharma is the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, which is going to be hosted by Pakistan. 
The tournament has already commenced with New Zealand securing a comfortable win over Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan in the opening encounter while the Men in Blue are currently taking on Bangladesh in Dubai in their opening encounter of the tournament. 
The Rohit Sharma-led team is scheduled to play all of their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in the city of Dubai after the BCCI refused to send the squad to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy due to security-related concerns. The Final of this marquee ICC event will be played on the 9th of March in Lahore if the Men in Blue don't qualify for the final and if they do then the Final will be played in Dubai. This tournament is returning after a long gap of 8 years. 
<h2>Can the Indian Team go on to become the first team to achieve this feat in the Champions Trophy? </h2>
The 2013 Champions Trophy winners are currently taking on Bangladesh in Dubai and post the conclusion of this game, they will play their second match versus Arch-Rivals Pakistan three days later on 23rd February. Their last group stage fixture is scheduled to be played versus New Zealand on 2nd March.
If the Rohit Sharma-led Team successfully secures victories in both of their opening encounters, then they will create a historic record. The Men in Blue currently hold the record of winning the highest number of matches (18) in the history of the Champions Trophy so far. They are followed by England in second place with 14 victories. 
If the 2013 Champions Trophy winners secure victories in both contests versus Bangladesh &amp; Pakistan, then they will register their 20th victories in the competition and this way they will become the first ever team to win 20 matches in the history of this tournament, a feat which no other team has been able do so far. 
In order to create this record, they need to defeat both Bangladesh &amp; Pakistan in the group stage games. They are scheduled to play three games in the group stage phase and to qualify for the semi-finals, India will have to win atleast two games out of three. If this happens, then surely the Indians will script history. 
<h2>Top 5 teams who have the most number of wins to their name in the Champions Trophy</h2>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.59" style="width: 7.70733%;">0</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.99" style="width: 12.2617%;">24</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97" style="width: 10.8603%;">12</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89" style="width: 27.6763%;">4</td>
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Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-captain-rohit-sharma-frustratingly-slams-the-ground-three-times-after-dropping-an-easy-catch-denies-axar-patel-a-hat-trick/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch: Captain Rohit Sharma Frustratingly slams the ground three times after dropping an easy catch, denies Axar Patel a hat trick</a>

Rohit Sharma of Team India and Najmul Hossain Shanto of Bangladesh at the toss of the Champions Trophy 2025 match between India and Bangladesh | Image Credit: ICC

Team India is on the verge of creating history in the Champions Trophy if they manage to defeat Bangladesh & Pakistan successfully. They will become the only team to win 20 matches in the tournament, a feat no team has been able to do till now. If the 2013 Champions Trophy winners secure victories in both contests versus Bangladesh & Pakistan, then they will register their 20th victory in the competition, and this way they will become the first-ever team to win 20 matches in the history of this tournament, a feat which no other team has been able to do so far. 

In order to create this record, they need to defeat both Bangladesh & Pakistan in the group stage games. They are scheduled to play three games in the group stage phase and to qualify for the semi-finals, India will have to win at least two games out of three. If this happens, then surely the Indians will script history. 

Team India is on the verge of creating history in the Champions Trophy if they manage to defeat Bangladesh & Pakistan successfully. They will become the only team to win 20 matches in the tournament, a feat no team has been able to do till now

Champions Trophy: Team India will create history after defeating Bangladesh & Pakistan, no team has been able to do this till now

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Veteran Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who created records by taking a flurrry of wickets with his destructive bowling in the 2023 ODI World Cup, has achieved another big feat. The 34-year-old, who is playing his first ICC tournament since the World Cup, has completed 200 wicksts in One Day Cricket by three batters in India's very first Champions Trophy 2025 match versus Bangladesh in Dubai. With this, he has also become the fastest Indian bowler to achieve this feat. 
<h2>The historic record of Mohammed Shami</h2>
The right arm seamer needed three wickets to reach the milestone, which he did with ease in this match versus the Bangla Tigers. He completed this accomplishment in his 104th One Day International match for the Men in Blue and he also became the joint second-quickest to reach this milestone. He became just the eighth Indian bowler to have dismissed batters 200 times in the ODI format. 
<h2>Quickest bowlers to have taken 200 ODI wickets</h2>
Mitchell Starc of Australia in 102 matches
Mohammed Shami of India in 104 matches
Saqlain Mushtaq of Pakistan in 104 matches
Trent Boult of New Zealand in 107 matches
Brett Lee of Australia in 112 matches
<h2>List of Quickest Indian bowlers to have dismissed batters 200 times in ODI Cricket</h2>
Mohammed Shami in 104 matches
Ajit Agarkar in 133 matches
Zaheer Khan in 144 matches
Anil Kumble in 147 matches
Javagal Srinath in 147 matches
Kapil Dev in 166 matches
The 34-year-old wasn't in the mood to stop as he went on to register a five-wicket haul versus the Najmul Hossain Shanto-led Bangladeshi team and celebrated the milestone by pointing both his arms raised towards the sky as his teammates surrounded him to join him in the celebrations. The 5th scalp was his 60th ODI wicket in an ICC tournament, the most by a bowler from India as he went past the tally of the legendary Zaheer Khan (59 wickets). 
The former Gujarat Titans pacer had been out of action from International Cricket since the conclusion of the 2023 ODI World Cup until recently he made his comeback in the series versus England. In the absence of ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, the task of leading the Indian bowling unit came on the shoulders of Shami in the Champions Trophy and he did it perfectly as he removed Soumya Sarkar in the very first over of the contest who was caught behind the stumps by wicketkeeper KL Rahul. 
He struck again in the powerplay overs, dismissing Mehidy Hasan Miraz who knicked the ball straight into the hands of Shubman Gill standing at first slip. The 34-year-old's 200th wicket was the decisive one ae he got the better of Jaker Ali who hit the ball straight to Virat Kolhi standing near the boundary line and this was also the partnership braking scalp. 
Tailender Tanzim Hasan Sakib was his fourth prey as he played the ball on to the stumps and he finished it off by sending Taskin Ahmed back to the pavillion in the death overs and this way, he completed his fifer.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/2025-icc-champions-trophy-pakistan-finalizes-replacement-of-fakhar-zaman-left-hander-all-set-to-join-team-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2025 ICC Champions Trophy: Pakistan finalizes replacement of Fakhar Zaman! Left-hander all set to join team</a>
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Virat Kohli (L) and Mohammed Shami (R) of Team India celebrate a wicket versus Bangladesh | Image: X (Tanuj Singh)

Mohammed Shami is not going to stop anytime soon and he keeps on breaking record after record as he made a sensational comeback from his injury issues and delivered in a perfect manner, picking up a five wicket haul versus Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy. He also became the fastest Indian bowler to pick up 200 wickets in ODI Cricket

Veteran Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who created records by taking a flurrry of wickets with his destructive bowling in the 2023 ODI World Cup, has achieved another big feat. The 34-year-old, who is playing his first ICC tournament since the World Cup, has completed 200 wicksts in One Day Cricket by three batters in India's very first Champions Trophy 2025 match versus Bangladesh in Dubai. With this, he has also become the fastest Indian bowler to achieve this feat.

Mohammed Shami scripts history in Champions Trophy versus Bangladesh, becomes the fastest Indian to do this

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The Indian Men's National Cricket Team, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, started off their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on a winning note versus Bangladesh, securing a good victory by a six wicket margin. Shubman Gill with his hundred and Mohammad Shami with his fifer were the heroes of the game as they played an important role in helping their team seal the win. 
Following the conclusion of that match versus the Bangla Tigers, the Men in Blue will now prepare to take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their second group stage fixture of the tournament on the 23rd of February at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Fans across the world will be keeping all their eyes on this mouth-watering clash as the two arch-rivals will be fighting it out versus each other to get the better of each other. 
The Shaheens didn't have a good start in the competition, losing their opening game versus the Kiwis at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi in a humiliating manner. Following this defeat, their match versus the Rohit Sharma-led outfit has become a do-or-die game and if they lose in this match, then they will get eliminated from the race of qualifying for the semi finals phase. 
The Indians are in good form and they would want to take full advantage of the delicate situation of their arch rivals and they would love to eliminate their arch rivals from the tournament. Ahead of this mouth-watering clash, let's take a look at 3 Indian players who might prove to be the X-factors versus Pakistan in the Champions Trophy
<h2>Rohit Sharma</h2>
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's poor form was a major cause of concern for the Indian team management and supporters, but by slamming an explosive ton in the Cuttack ODI versus England, the Hitman showed that he's back in form. He hit a total of 7 huge sixes in that inning and in the Champions Trophy match versus Bangladesh, the 37-year-old played a good knock of 41 runs which consisted of seven fours. 
He missed out on a fifty by just nine runs but nevertheless, he showed that he's back in his explosive form. The Hitman's return to form is a warning signal for the bowling unit of Pakistan.
<h2>Shreyas Iyer</h2>
29-year-old Shreyas Iyer is scoring runs on a constant basis in the middle order of Team India. He presented a tremendous batting display in the 2023 ODI World Cup and cemented his position at the number four position in the middle order. In the recently concluded series versus England, the former KKR skipper scored 181 runs in three games including two fifties. 
While he wasn't able to score many runs versus Bangladesh, he is a really talented player and his ability to go after the spinners makes the job of Team India easier. 
<h2>Shubman Gill</h2>
The Prince of Indian Cricket Shubman Gill is in the form of his life in One Day Cricket. His bat roared in a fierce manner versus the Three Lions in the recently concluded three-match ODI series where he slammed a fifty and a a hundred. He was also the top run getter of the series as he amassed a total of 259 runs with the bat. 
Even in the Men in Blue's recent Champions Trophy encounter versus the Bangla Tigers, the 25-year-old slammed a terrific hundred and considering the kind of form he's in, it will be really difficult for the Pakistani bowlers to stop him in the Champions Trophy. His excellent form is also going to increase Pakistan's problems.

Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer of Team India | Image Credits: Getty Images

India and Pakistan will face each other on 23 February at Dubai International Stadium. Cricket fans from all over the world are desperate waiting for this highly anticipated encounter between the two arch rivals

Three Indian players can prove to be the X factors for Team India in their Champions Trophy clash versus Pakistan

3 Indian players who can prove to be the X Factors versus Pakistan in the Champions Trophy clash

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The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 is being played in Pakistan and the nation is hosting it's first ICC event after a huge gap of 29 years. The tournament is being played across three cities: Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi.
In this tournament, a total of eight teams are taking part including the Indian Cricket Team. While the other teams are playing their matches in Pakistan, the Men in Blue are playing their matches in Dubai due to security concerns after refusing to travel to their neighbouring country. 
Even though the Indian team did not go to Pakistan, there is no shortage of fans of India there. However, Pakistan has once again shown its wrong-headedness with a video that has come to light in this episode. 
Pakistan's hosting of the ICC Champions Trophy has already faced criticism for its organisational shortcomings. On Monday, security personnel detained a fan for waving an Indian flag during a match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. A fresh controversy has erupted after he was allegedly taken away and beaten. Several media reports have reported on the matter. Videos of the incident have also gone viral on social media. 
In the video, officers can be seen dragging the man and snatching the Indian flag from his hands. He was dragged out of his seat but the officers didn't reveal his identity or the nationality of the man. 
Video link - https://x.com/JaipurDialogues/status/1894317650186064334?t=Gz8Is16aGybKyBhPjyhtzA&amp;s=19
According to the media reports, this incident reportedly took place during the Champions Trophy clash between Ashes Rivals Australia and England at the Gaddafi Stadium. A Cricket fan in the stands wearing black trousers, a black jacket and sunglasses was spotted waiving the Indian flag. In a video circulating on social media, several security officers were seen approaching the fan and forcibly dragging him from the stands. 
But was he an Indian citizen or not? The authorities there did not give any information about what happened there. However, reports say that the man was detained for holding the Indian flag.
The video of the incident has gone viral on social media platforms as Pakistan's behavior is being criticized heavily. The social media users say that the actions of the security personnels were not justified and such auctions reflect the hatred people in Pakistan have for India. Discussions over the two nations' tense cricketing relationship have become more heated as a result of the incident. 
The controversy has become one of the growing security concerns at the eight team tournament. As Pakistan tries it's best to re-establish it's image as a safe destination to play International Cricket, such incidents can only further hurt their efforts. By reacting in an aggressive manner to the mere waiving of a flag, they seem to have forgotten how foreign fans and players will participate in future tournaments in Pakistan. 
The relations between India &amp; Pakistan have been historically strained and such actions can only further escalate tensions. Pakistan, who earlier has faced criticism for not placing the Indian flag alongside the participating countries on the opening day of the tournament, is now facing widespread anger over the fan being dragged out of the stadium for holding the flag once again.
<h2>Host nation Pakistan out of Champions Trophy 2025 </h2>
Meanwhile, Pakistan crashed out of the Champions Trophy 2025 after losing two consecutive matches. Pakistan and Bangladesh were eliminated from the tournament after New Zealand beat Bangladesh by five wickets in Rawalpindi. Both teams will play their last match in the league match and exit. New Zealand and India, who defeated Pakistan, reached the semi-finals.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/game-on-for-england-check-champions-trophy-points-table-2025-after-aus-vs-sa-wash-out/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GAME ON for ENGLAND! Check Champions Trophy Points Table 2025 After AUS vs SA Wash Out</a>

A fan being forcibly pulled out of his seat after waiving the Indian flag | Image: X

Champions Trophy: Media reports claim that a cricket fan waving the Indian flag at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore was dragged away and beaten by security personnel during the ICC Champions Trophy. Videos of the incident have gone viral.

A fan who was waiving the Indian flag in Lahore during a Champions Trophy game was grabbed by his collar and dragged out of his seat by pulling his clothes

Watch: Fan arrested for waiving Indian flag in Lahore, grabbed by collar, dragged out by pulling clothes; Shocking scene in Pakistan

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Indian National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team:  Indian National Cricket Team has shown a dominant performance in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 being played in Pakistan. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, they have secured qualification to the semi-finals by securing victories over Bangladesh and arch rivals Pakistan in the Group-A games. 
Alongside the Men in Blue, New Zealand have also qualified for the knockout phase of the tournament from Group-A. Hosts Pakistan and previous edition's semi-finalists Bangladesh, who were also a part of Group-A, have been knocked out of the tournament. Ahead of the Semi-finals, Team India are scheduled to play one last group stage match against Mitchell Santner's New Zealand on Sunday, 2nd of March. 
While many fans think that this contest versus the Kiwis is not that important since both teams have already secured their spots in the last four phase of the tournament, you are wrong because this match is very important for the Men in Blue. The team which secures a victory in this encounter will get the chance to end Group-A as the table toppers. In such a situation, both the teams will put in all their efforts to win this contest. 
<h2>India has not defeated New Zealand yet in the Champions Trophy</h2>
The matches between Team India and New Zealand have been nothing short of thrilling and while the Men in Blue have dominated the Black Caps in ODI Cricket, they still haven't defeated them in the Champions Trophy. In the history of the tournament, they have defeated all the teams except the Kiwis and this record can give a headache to the Rohit Sharma-led outfit ahead of tomorrow's clash. 
<h2>India vs New Zealand: Head-2-Head records of both teams in the Champions Trophy</h2>
The teams of India and New Zealand have faced each other on just a single occasion in the Champions Trophy way back in 2000 in the Final of the tournament, where the Kiwis ended up securing the victory and lifted the Trophy. The two teams haven't faced each other since then in the competition. 
New Zealand won: 01
India Won: 0
<h2>India vs New Zealand: Head-2-Head records of both teams in One Day International Cricket</h2>
Team India and New Zealand have faced each other in 118 matches in ODI Cricket and out of these 118 games, the Men in Blue have had the advantage as they have reigned supreme on 60 occasions while the Black Caps have triumphed in 50 matches. Seven contests between the two teams have ended in a no-result situation while one match has ended as a tie. 
Matches Played: 118
India Won: 60
New Zealand Won: 50
No Results: 7
Tie: 01
<h2>India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy: Probable playing 11's of both teams</h2>
India: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (Captain), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav. 
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (WK), Mitchell Santner (Captain), Michael Bracewell, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry and Will O'Rourke. 
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/afg-vs-aus-rain-washes-out-the-afghanistan-vs-australia-match-australia-qualify-for-the-semi-finals-updated-points-table/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AFG vs AUS: Rain washes out the Afghanistan vs Australia match, Australia qualify for the Semi-finals | Updated Points Table</a>

Indian National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team: Rohit Sharma (L) of India and Mitchell Santner (R) of New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 photoshoots | Image Credits: Getty Images

Indian National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team: The Indian team and New Zealand have entered the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by winning both their opening matches. Hosts Pakistan and previous edition's semi-finalists Bangladesh have been eliminated from the tournament and they were also a part of Group A. Now the Men in Blue will play their final group stage match and this match will be against New Zealand on the 2nd of March

India vs New Zealand: Head 2 Head records in the Champions Trophy, Indian fans will not be happy after seeing the stats

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RCB extended their dominance in away games with a fourth straight win, chasing down RR's 173 comfortably. Phil Salt's explosive 65 and Virat Kohli's 100th T20 fifty led the charge, while RR's bowling faltered despite Kumar Kartikeya's lone breakthrough. Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel helped RR post a competitive total, but RCB's strong batting sealed the win, handing RR their fourth consecutive loss.

Virat's roar, Phil Salt's storm, RCB smashed Rajasthan; won the match by 9 wickets

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IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals match preview ahead of the clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the 29th match of the Indian Premier League 2025, as Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya led side will go head-to-head.

IPL 2025 MI vs DC Match Prediction: Who will win Today's match? Top Picks to Look Out for, Best Fantasy 11 and more

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Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium: it's a clash of the two Royals featuring Virat Kohli and skipper Sanju Samson.

IPL 2025 RR vs RCB Match Prediction: Who will win Today's match? Top Picks to Look Out for, Best Fantasy 11 and more

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SRH pulled off a record chase against PBKS while LSG stunned GT, shaking up the IPL 2025 points table. Delhi Capitals now lead, with CSK and MI struggling at the bottom.

BIG Updates in IPL Points Table 2025 After SRH vs PBKS! Check Latest Updates Here

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Abhishek Sharma made history by smashing 141 off 55 balls—the highest IPL score by an Indian—as Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down 246 against Punjab Kings. His explosive knock, including 14 fours and 10 sixes, surpassed KL Rahul's previous record (132) and became the third-highest IPL score ever, behind Chris Gayle (175) and Brendon McCullum (158). Partnering with Travis Head (171-run stand), Sharma capitalized on a no-ball reprieve, powering SRH to victory. His 40-ball century was also the fastest by an SRH batter against PBKS, cementing his place among IPL's most destructive innings.

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