Team India preparation to face Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025
India and Pakistan will clash on Sunday, 23rd February, at the Dubai International Stadium. Following multiple controversies between the two cricket boards, this encounter is expected to be charged with intense rivalry. The match promises to be high-stakes, as both teams aim to assert their dominance on the field. Let’s have a look at Team India preparation to face Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025.
India’s Current Position and Areas for Improvement
Ahead of the India vs Pakistan match at the Dubai International Stadium, Virat Kohli has been working unturned in his preparation to regain form. Struggling against spin bowlers, Kohli was dismissed by Bangladesh’s Rishad Hossain which raised concerns.
To address this, Kohli arrived early at the ICC Academy for a training session focused on improving his technique against spinners, including facing off against off-spinners, leg-break bowlers, and a left-arm spinner. Despite his recent lean form, Kohli’s commitment to his game remains unshaken.
India has started the Champions Trophy strongly, with a comfortable victory over Bangladesh. Key performances from Mohammed Shami with the ball and Shubman Gill with the bat, who scored an unbeaten 101 in the chase, were vital. India currently sits second in Group A with two points. Kohli’s form and Gill’s continued success will be crucial in the upcoming match against Pakistan.
What’s Pakistan’s Strategy?
Pakistan is under pressure after a 60-run loss in their opening match against New Zealand, putting their chances of advancing in the Champions Trophy at risk. To prepare for the upcoming India clash, the team has brought in Mudassar Nazar, a former cricketer with extensive UAE experience. Nazar has previously coached Pakistan and worked with the ICC’s Global Cricket Academy in Dubai. Pakistan also faces lineup uncertainties, especially in the opening slot, after Fakhar Zaman’s injury. Imam-ul-Haq, with solid ODI stats, could open, or aggressive batter Usman Khan may be considered to add dynamism.
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