Virat Kohli equalled Mohammad Azharuddin's record of 156 catches for India in ODIs during the Champions Trophy clash against Bangladesh. Mohammed Shami also made history by becoming the fastest Indian to reach 200 ODI wickets and surpassed Zaheer Khan as India's leading wicket-taker in ICC white-ball tournaments.

As mentioned, Kohli has recorded his first fifty-plus score in ODIs since the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final. He scored 54 in that match against Australia at the same venue. Kohli, India's Run Machine, now has 73rd half-centuries in ODI cricket. He also has 50 tons, the most for a batter in the format.

Virat Kohli tied Mohammad Azharuddin's record for the most ODI catches by an Indian with his 156th catch. In the same match, Mohammed Shami became the fastest Indian to reach 200 ODI wickets, surpassing Zaheer Khan.

Shami dismissed Jaker Ali for 68 in the 43rd over to achieve this milestone. He bowled a well-planned slower delivery and Ali went for the big one a bit too early. He could not clear the rope as Virat Kohli completed an easy catch at long-on.

Team India are set to get their campaign underway in the Champions Trophy against Bangladesh in Dubai. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is on the cusp of creating a record against Bangladesh in a format and will become the first Indian to do so if he manages a certain score in the clash.

Team India’s star batter Virat Kohli is on the verge of achieving a historic milestone in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The former India captain needs just 37 more runs to join the elite club of ODI greats alongside Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara.

Mohammed Shami has completed a five-wicket haul to start his campaign off in a high. Towhid Hridoy, meanwhile, fought severe cramps to complete his century. Bangladesh were all out for 228 after being 35/5 in the ninth over.

India captain Rohit Sharma and superstar batsman Virat Kohli enter the Champions Trophy this week with intense focus on their dwindling powers and speculation over when they will retire.Despite intense conjecture about their futures India head coach Gautam Gambhir said the two stalwarts will have "massive roles" to play at the Champions Trophy.

Virat Kohli is set to make the Champions Trophy 2025 a memorable one, with several records within his grasp. As India's legendary batter, Kohli carries high expectations and has a golden opportunity to etch his name further in cricketing history.

Former India captain Virat Kohli scored 52 runs in the third ODI against England which was his last international appearance before Champions Trophy 2025.

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli is expected to play a pivotal role in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which kicks off on Wednesday, February 19. This year's tournament will feature eight teams, with India set to play all their matches in Dubai.