Manchester: Indian Cricket Team on Sunday looked in absolute control mid-way through the innings against its neighbors Pakistan, as the innings was rallying towards the death overs.

Pakistan after winning the toss put India to bat. With Shikar Dhawan injured, KL Rahul and Rohit laid solid opening partnership with the latter completing his 24th ODI ton and second ton of this edition of the world cup in the 30th over.

Rahul however departed after making 57 runs.

Sharma fell to Hassan Ali as he gave a simple catch to short fine-leg fielder after scoring 140 runs in 113 deliveries.

India innings looked swiftly in control with skipper Virat Kohli batting on 34 runs at the time of publishing this report with another 10 overs to go. Team’s total read 244-2.

Pakistan bowler except Mohammed Amir failed to built pressure on strong India batting line-up right from the beginning of the game.

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New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, to discuss the West Asia situation and conveyed India's concerns.

During his telephonic conversation with Netanyahu, Modi emphasised the safety of civilians as a priority.

"Had a telephone call with PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the current regional situation. Conveyed India's concerns over recent developments and emphasised the safety of civilians as a priority. India reiterates the need for an early cessation of hostilities," Modi said in a post on 'X'.

The telephonic conversation took place in the wake of the attack on Iran by the US and Israel and the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iran also fired a series of missiles towards Israel and several other West Asian countries.

Prime Minister Modi on Sunday night spoke to the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and strongly condemned the attacks on the Gulf nation, saying India stands in solidarity with the UAE in these difficult times.