Pace legend Shoaib Akhtar didn't pull any punches as he blasted Pakistan's "brainless, and clueless" team management following the six-wicket loss to India in the Champions Trophy, saying the side entered the tournament without any "clear direction".

Captain Mohammad Rizwan said Pakistan's middle order succumbed to the pressure in a Champions Trophy defeat by fierce rivals India on Sunday that left the tournament hosts' chances of progressing to the knockout stage hanging by a thread.

Top-order batsman Saud Shakeel said Pakistan must be better in every facet after a six-wicket defeat to arch-rivals India left the hosts on the brink of a Champions Trophy exit. The defeat left Pakistan at the bottom of Group A with two losses in as many games.

Milestone man Virat Kohli anchored a tricky chase with an unbeaten hundred as India put one foot in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy with a six-wicket victory against Pakistan in a high-octane Group A match between the arch-rivals on Sunday.

Watch the best shots as India's Virat Kohli puts on a "vintage" performance against against Pakistan to reach his century in their ICC Champions Trophy match in Dubai.

Virat Kohli provides unmatched stability to the Indian team that continues to haunt Pakistan, according to former India cricketer Jatin Paranjape, who felt the superstar batter displayed exceptional composure under pressure during his century against Pakistan.