India, Feb. 21 -- India began their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on a dominating note, sealing a six-wicket win against Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday. Shubman Gill's unbeaten ton and Mohammed Shami's fifer proved to be the difference, taking away pressure from a team which has been facing criticism lately.

The match once again showed that time is slowly running out for India's senior stars. Lately, the poor form of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli has been put under the spotlight. The veterans also made their Ranji Trophy returns recently, but failed to make an impact for their respective sides. Against Bangladesh, the pair failed to find their footing in the run-chase. Rohit managed 41 off 36 balls, clattering seven fours, and Kohli muster...