The Indian cricket team had a strenuous training session on Wednesday with talismanic batter Virat Kohli spending a lot of time facing spinners even as bowling coach Morne Morkel rejoined the side.

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has rejoined the team after attending to a personal emergency back home and was part of the squad's training session.

Former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs believes India stalwart Virat Kohli can play for "as long he wants to," considering his knack for scoring runs and staying fit is intact at the age of 36.

Opener Ibrahim Zadran struck a Champions Trophy record of 177 to lift Afghanistan from an early wobble to 325-7 against England in a group match in Lahore.

KL Rahul has pipped Rishabh Pant as India's first-choice wicketkeeper for the ongoing Champions Trophy.

India opener Shubman Gill on Wednesday consolidated his position atop the ICC ODI Batting Rankings after playing a big role in his team's qualification for the semifinals of the Champions Trophy.

Shubman Gill, on the other hand, increased his lead at the top of the rankings, with former Pakistan captain Babar Azam still in on the second spot despite a lean trot at the Champions Trophy so far.

Jasprit Bumrah received his ICC honours ahead of India's much-anticipated Champions Trophy fixture against Pakistan.

Lalchand Rajput watched Virat Kohli score his 51st ODI century in the six-wicket win over Pakistan in Dubai, and he now expects skipper Rohit Sharma to smash his way to a big hundred.

Sachin Tendulkar delighted those present inside the stadium with five fours and a six before getting dismissed by Chris Schofield.

England captain gave a subtle little response when asked about the 'advantage' Team India gets by playing in a single venue during the Champions Trophy.

Sachin Tendulkar smashed a 21-ball 34 as India Masters beat England Masters in just 11.4 overs.

Pakistan's last major trophy was back in 2017 when they beat India in the Champions Trophy final. Since then they have lost all the ODIs against India.

This comes after Shoaib Akhtar tore into star batter Babar Azam, following Pakistan's loss to India.

A report by news agency PTI said Pakistan interim coach Aquib Javed and other coaching staff may be sacked after the Champions Trophy 2025 gets over.

Since India refused to play in Pakistan, their matches are being hosted at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium under a hybrid model.

Kuldeep Yadav impressed against Pakistan, taking three wickets for India.

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