"Pakistan will have to take wickets with the new ball. Like Shaheen did in 2021,” said Akmal while talking to mid-day. “For the last 10 years I think, an India vs Pakistan match begins 70-30 in India’s favour. We won that match in 2021 because Afridi took early wickets

For the Champions Trophy 2025, Rohit Sharma will be captaining the Indian pack and Shubman Gill is appointed as his deputy. Champions Trophy 2025 will run from February 19 till March 9. It will be hosted by Pakistan and UAE, with India playing its matches in UAE under a hybrid model