India's top order batters must kick on and get big scores if the team are to post competitive totals in the Champions Trophy, captain Rohit Sharma said on Wednesday ahead of their tournament opener against Bangladesh.

Skipper Rohit Sharma has become the fourth Indian men’s batter, and tenth overall to go past 11,000 ODI runs during the 2025 Champions Trophy Group A match against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium here on Thursday.

India’s Rohit Sharma praised Shubman Gill's unbeaten century and Mohammed Shami’s five-wicket haul in their Champions Trophy 2025 opener victory against Bangladesh on Thursday. Rohit appreciated Gill's composure and Shami’s match-winning ability.

Former India batters Sanjay Bangar and Navjot Singh Sidhu believe Shubman Gill will carry the responsibility of the batting order in the next few years. The 25-year-old batter from Punjab, recently appointed as the ODI vice-captain, has been in remarkable form in the 50-over format, becoming the World No.1 in ODIs.

Rohit Sharma won millions of hearts by displaying true sportsmanship towards Bangladesh batter Jaker Ali during Champions Trophy 2025 clash

Team India captain Rohit Sharma will be looking to lead from the front when the Men in Blue take on Bangladesh in their first match of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Cricket Stad

Rohit Sharma praised Shubman Gill and Mohammed Shami for their significant contributions in India's victory over Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy opener. Gill's century and Shami's five-wicket haul were highlighted as key to India's success.