Ravi Shastri discussed Pakistan’s chances in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan are the defending champions of the tournament. They secured a memorable win against arch-rivals India in the previous edition held in England in 2017.

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri feels that defending champions Pakistan will do well in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy and could be very dangerous in their home conditions if they make it to the knockout stages.

Pakistan and India have a history of cricket rivalry and generally the Indian team has held the advantage in ICC events since the 90s. Pakistan's last win in an ICC event against India came in 2021 when they won in Dubai in the T20 World Cup.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the renovated and upgraded Gaddafi stadium on Friday night, Sharif said the players must give their best against India.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the renovated Gaddafi Stadium on Friday night, Sharif said the players must give their best against India.

Pakistan PM Sharif stresses the importance of beating India in Dubai's upcoming cricket match. He calls on the team to excel in both the ICC Champions Trophy and against their arch-rivals.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has renovated three venues in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi for the Champions Trophy.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has challenged Pakistan’s cricket team to not only aim for the ICC Champions Trophy but also to defeat India on February 23 in Dubai. The revamped Gaddafi Stadium was unveiled at a grand event.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19, with Pakistan as the official host. However, Team India will play all its matches in Dubai. The 15-member Indian squad has been announced,