India Vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy: Men In Blue Put In Hard Yards On Eve Of Dubai Face-Off

The Indian team had an afternoon practice session in Dubai on Saturday (February 22, 2025), the eve of their long-awaited face-off with arch-rivals Pakistan at the ICC Champions Trophy. Rohit Sharma's men are aiming to seal a semi-final spot, whereas Mohammad Rizwan's team are desperate to avoid early elimination from the tournament. While India are on a high after claiming a measured six-wicket win over a sprightly Bangladesh, Pakistan are evidently tense after the 60-run loss in the tournament-opener against New Zealand. The sub-continental rivals' last Champions Trophy clash was the 2017 final in which Pakistan walked away with the win and the trophy.

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Updated on: 22 February 2025 4:50 pm

ICC CT 2025: IND vs PAK-India practice | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore

Indian cricketers during a practice session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan, in Dubai, UAE.

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Virat Kohli ICC CT 2025: IND vs PAK-India practice

ICC CT 2025: PAK vs IND-India practice | Photo: PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore

India's Virat Kohli during a practice session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan, in Dubai, UAE.

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KL Rahul ICC Champions Trophy 2025: PAK vs IND-India practice

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: IND vs PAK-India practice | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore

India's KL Rahul during a practice session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan, in Dubai, UAE.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: IND vs PAK-India practice

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: PAK vs IND-India practice | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore

India's Mohammed Shami during a practice session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan, in Dubai, UAE.

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ICC CT 2025: Pakistan vs India-India practice

ICC CT 2025: India vs Pakistan-India practice | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore

India's Shubman Gill during a practice session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan, in Dubai, UAE.

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ICC CT 2025: India vs Pakistan-India practice

ICC CT 2025: Pakistan vs India-India practice | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore

India's Arshdeep Singh (sitting) during a practice session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan, in Dubai, UAE.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan vs India-India practice

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan-India practice | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore

India's KL Rahul, right, during a practice session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan, in Dubai, UAE.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan-India practice

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan vs India-India practice | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore

India's KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and other players during a practice session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan, in Dubai, UAE.

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ICC CT 2025: IND vs PAK-India practice | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore

India's Virat Kohli during a practice session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan, in Dubai, UAE.

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ICC CT 2025: PAK vs IND-India practice | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore

Dubai: India's Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana during a practice session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan, in Dubai, UAE.