India, Feb. 21 -- Mohammed Shami led India's pace battery with much aplomb on Thursday, as India defeated Bangladesh by six wickets at their 2025 Champions Trophy opener, in Dubai. The veteran registered figures of 5/53 in 10 overs, accounting for some key dismissals as Bangladesh crumbled for 228 in 49.4 overs in the first innings. Shami's 10 overs saw him remove Soumya Sarkar (0), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (5), Jaker Ali (68), Tanzim Hasan Sakib (0) and Taskin Ahmed (3).

Shami also caught the attention of fans with a flying kiss celebration, when he removed Taskin for his fifth wicket. Revealing during the post-match press conference, Shami dedicated the celebration to his father. Shami's father passed away in 2017. "That is for my father bec...