Gambhir, known for his fearless approach both as a player and now as a coach, had stated that India’s group-stage game against Pakistan carries the same importance as any other match in the competition. However, Shastri, speaking on The ICC Review, hinted that while such statements are necessary in a professional setting, the reality is different.

The highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash is set for February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The group-stage match is part of the 2025 Champions Trophy, which will follow a hybrid model across Pakistan and the UAE.

Former head coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri, has given his take on the fierce rivalry between India and Pakistan in international cricket. His remarks come just before the much-awaited clash at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Thousands of fans were left disappointed as India vs Pakistan match tickets were sold out within minutes. The tickets went up for sale online on Monday (3 February) and as per reports 1,50,000 people queued up for tickets but only a few were able to secure their passes.

No Indians were named in the list of match officials for ICC Champions Trophy 2025. According to a PTI report, India’s Nitin Menon opted out of the tournament. Former India cricketer and current ICC match referee Javagal Srinath too didn’t find a place.

Javagal Srinath and Nitin Menon "mutually agreed" with the ICC that they would not undertake any officiating assignments in Pakistan

India V Pakistan Sold Out, Coldplay of Cricket? | First Sports | N18G The Champions Trophy is set to kick off in two weeks in a hybrid model. Days after tickets for matches in Pakistan went on sale, tickets for the India v Pakistan match in Dubai were finally made available.

Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Indian umpire Nitin Menon, who is a part of ICC's elite panel, has shown his back to the Pakistan Cricket Board and refused to go to Pakistan. The post India’s Elite umpire opts out from his role in Champions Trophy: Showed his back to PCB appeared first on Cricket Country.

Nitin Menon, India's sole representative in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, has withdrawn from officiating in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan due to personal reasons. On the other hand,

India's ICC elite umpire Nitin Menon and veteran match referee Javagal Srinath have pulled out of Champions Trophy 2025