Champions Trophy IND vs PAK: The great match between India and Pakistan is to be played in Dubai on Sunday, February 23 in the Champions Trophy. Fans are eagerly waiting for this high-voltage match. The Indian team is full of confidence after registering a spectacular win over Bangladesh in their first match, while Pakistan is going through a difficult phase after losing to New Zealand in the opening match.
If Pakistan loses this match, it may be out of the race for the semi-finals. In such a situation, the host team would want to win against India at any cost. Before this match, former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan has surprised everyone with his statement. Atul wants Pakistan to win this blockbuster match.
Shocking statement of Indian cricketer
Former cricketer Atul Wassan, who has played 13 international matches for India, while talking to news agency ANI said that he wants to see Pakistan win the big match between India and Pakistan to be held in Dubai. He said, “I want Pakistan to win, because it will be interesting in terms of the tournament. What will you do if you do not let Pakistan win? If Pakistan wins then it will become a match. There should be a fight of equality.” This statement of Wassan has surprised the Indian fans.
Strong team
Moreover, Atul Wassan analysed the Indian team for the ongoing Champions Trophy and lauded their strong batting depth. He backed India’s strategy of going with a spin-dominated attack keeping in mind the conditions in Dubai and termed it the best team.
Vasan further said, “You have a lot of good batsmen – Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli. You are batting up to number eight in the form of Axar Patel. Rohit has selected five spinners and this team is the best for Dubai. Trust what you have and move forward,”
India Squad For Champions Trophy 2025
Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Pakistan Squad For Champions Trophy 2025
Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
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