Virat Kohli and Babar Azam share a heartwarming moment ahead of India vs Pakistan clash in Champions Trophy – see pics | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli and Babar Azam (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Babar Azam shared a heartwarming moment ahead of the much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 encounter between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. As Babar, in full batting gear, walked out to open the innings alongside Imam-ul-Haq,…

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‘If Shubman Gill gets out early, Pakistan will have a good chance’: Ramiz Raja ahead of India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match | Cricket News – The Times of India

India’s Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli run between the wickets. (PTI Photo) As Pakistan prepare for their high-stakes Champions Trophy showdown against India on Sunday, former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief and cricketer Ramiz Raja believes their underdog status could work to their advantage. In his column for Dawn, Raja suggested that India’s top-order vulnerabilities…

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Ex-Pakistan batter issues warning: Beware of ‘magical’ Virat Kohli’s big-match mindset | Cricket News – The Times of India

Former Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has issued a warning to the Pakistan bowlers, saying that a Virat Kohli special is around the corner and it might come in the blockbuster Champions Trophy clash on Sunday.“Virat Kohli played a good knock against England in tough conditions (52 in third ODI at Ahmedabad). When you are short…

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Champions Trophy: In red-hot form, India eye semis spot, Pakistan aim for survival as rivalry resumes in Dubai | Cricket News – The Times of India

India are clear favourites going into today’s big-ticket clash against Pakistan, who are in danger of getting knocked outDUBAI: Eight months after India pipped Pakistan in a thrilling, low-scoring group match of the T20 World Cup on a difficult pitch in New York, cricket’s most storied but, of late more of over-hyped rivalry will present…

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India’s final tune-up before Pakistan clash: Kohli leads the charge, Pant misses due to illness | Cricket News – The Times of India

Indian cricket team during the practice session ahead of clash against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. (Image: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Saturday was supposed to be a light intensity training day for the Indian cricket team ahead of the big game versus Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. They were given an afternoon slot but…

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Champions Trophy, IND vs PAK: ‘Pakistan has no chance of winning against India’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan interacts with teammate Babar Azam. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has dismissed Pakistan’s chances of defeating India in their crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Citing Pakistan’s recent struggles, including their tri-nation series loss and an underwhelming Test series against…

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‘He can single-handedly win you the game’: Yuvraj Singh backs Rohit Sharma ahead of India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy clash | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: As the much-awaited India-Pakistan showdown in the ICC Champions Trophy approaches, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has backed Indian captain Rohit Sharma, calling him a “dangerous” player even when not in peak form. The arch-rivals will face off in Dubai on Sunday in a match that holds historical significance, with Pakistan leading 3-2…

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