Virat Kohli celebrates widly. | (Credits: X)
Team India began their practice session in Dubai as they look to win the Champions Trophy 2025, with the BCCI sharing a comprehensive video of the same on social media. Star batter Virat Kohli’s wild celebrations was the most striking part of the video as he caught a tennis ball during a fielding drill.
Led by Rohit Sharma, India are coming off a 3-0 ODI series sweep against England; hence, they are high on confidence. The Men in Blue last won the Champions Trophy in 2013 under the leadership of MS Dhoni and notably remained unbeaten throughout. Having won the T20 World Cup 2024, the Asian Giants are looking to win their second successive ICC title.
Below is the video of Team India’s practice session:
Pakistan beat India to clinch the 2017 Champions Trophy title
Pakistan, meanwhile, will start as the defending champions ahead of the 2025 edition, having sealed their first title in 2017 by defeating arch-rivals in the final in London. The Men in Green, captained by Sarfaraz Ahmed, amassed 338 in the final, spearheaded by Fakhar Zaman’s hundred. Later, fiery spells from Mohammad Amir and Hasan Ali ensured that India got nowhere close to the target.
Pakistan will start the tournament against New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi. India, meanwhile, will get their campaign underway against Bangladesh on February 20 and will play all their matches at the same venue. The massive clash between India and Pakistan will take place on February 23.
