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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan vs India | Match 05 | Dubai | February 23 | Pre-Match Discussion

mominsaigol said:
If India loses to this Pakistan team then they should genuinely be ashamed of themselves. If I was an indian fan then I'd 100% be ashamed. Since how can you possibly lose to a Pakistan’s team that's somehow even weaker then their 2022, 2023 and 2024 counterparts, Mind you counterparts that lost to USA.
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There is nothing shameful in cricket other than not trying your best or being involved in illegal activities.

Upsets are what makes sport special and that is why it inspires and enchants people to become followers. In sport no matter how skewed the contest, the underdog always has a chance of doing something special.

Otherwise if as fans, we are coming to see stronger person beat up weaker person, then daily life and world we can see that anywhere.
 
mominsaigol said:
Whether saim would have failed or not or whether Pakistan would have lost or not at full strength is irrelevant.

This is a full strength indian side minus Bumrah while this is a crippled Pakistan side due to poor selections and injuries of 2 key players.

On current form Saim and a fully fit fakhar are better then every single Pakistani batter in the dug out. Pairing that up with Agha, Hussain talat on current form, Haider Ali as a finisher, Mubasir Khan + Sufiyan who atm has better form then abrar, Then it could have been an even contest given the fact that Bumrah is missing.

However atm, Pakistan is left with joke openers, Joke middle orders bats and rubbish passengers in the team.

If India loses to this Pakistan team then they should genuinely be ashamed of themselves. If I was an indian fan then I'd 100% be ashamed. Since how can you possibly lose to a Pakistan’s team that's somehow even weaker then their 2022, 2023 and 2024 counterparts, Mind you counterparts that lost to USA.
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I’m already ashamed as an Indian fan seeing Rohit and Kohli play, losing to Pakistan I won’t be ashamed because it’s a game but selections yeah.
 
JaDed said:
I’m already ashamed as an Indian fan seeing Rohit and Kohli play, losing to Pakistan I won’t be ashamed because it’s a game but selections yeah.
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Do you want Abhishek "IPL" Sharma instead of a legend like Rohit? :inti

This is not IPL. This is an ICC event. 90% of the IPL hacks are likely to get smoked during ICC events. :inti
 
JaDed said:
I’m already ashamed as an Indian fan seeing Rohit and Kohli play, losing to Pakistan I won’t be ashamed because it’s a game but selections yeah.
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If there is one reason Kohli is still relevant it is because of Pakistan lol Every time he looks like going out then he does well against Pakistan milks it for an year or two. I won't be surprised if he scores handy runs tomorrow. call it stocklholm syndrome. I expect him to fail. If he doesn't Pakistan bowling should be embarrassed about themselves as even Jammu Kashmir bowler owned him.
 
sweep_shot said:
If Pakistan have the full team available, gap isn't that huge in ODI format. They won ODI series in Australia and South Africa. They reached final of the tri-series too.

India have regressed in ODI. They had to huff and puff to get a win against BD. The series they won against England came against a depleted English side.
Pakistan currently don't have Saim and Fakhar. So, they are quite depleted. :inti
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This is England playing 11 again australia - Salt, Duckett, Jamie Smith, Root, Brook, Buttler, Livingstone, Carse, Archer, Rashid, Wood.

Who was missing against india ?? I know you have habbit of talking nonsense.

:kp
 
Devadwal said:
This is England playing 11 again australia - Salt, Duckett, Jamie Smith, Root, Brook, Buttler, Livingstone, Carse, Archer, Rashid, Wood.

Who was missing against india ?? I know you have habbit of talking nonsense.

:kp
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just talking nonses.

if anything, india was depleted due to bumrah.
 
A defeat against India will be the last nail in the coffin of current pathetic administration running ( standing ) Pakistan cricket and hopefully we will get rid of guys like Naqvi and Aqib. I'm hopeful.
 
Never thought I would see this day where Indian fans on edge, occasionally consoling Pakistani fans that nothing is impossible, while Pakistani fans brace for a thrashing—who would've thought Pakistan’s cricket woes would turn into a cross-border bonding session?
 
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sweep_shot said:
Sam Curran and Bairstow were missing. Also, bilateral ODI series doesn't have same intensity as an ICC event. :inti

I think many people are overrating this Indian team. They lost 6 out of 8 Tests in recent times. Let's not forget.

I wouldn't be surprised if both Pakistan and NZ beat India. :inti
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Yeah and Paksitan were whitewashed by Bangladesh and South Africa.

Sam Curran and Bairstow are dropped lol.
 
sweep_shot said:
Sam Curran and Bairstow were missing. Also, bilateral ODI series doesn't have same intensity as an ICC event. :inti

I think many people are overrating this Indian team. They lost 6 out of 8 Tests in recent times. Let's not forget.

I wouldn't be surprised if both Pakistan and NZ beat India. :inti
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Sam curran and Bairstow were dropped due to poor performance .as I said stop talking nonsence they are not in the part of ICC champion trophy. But expecting sence from you is too much.

:kp
 
sweep_shot said:
Sam Curran and Bairstow were missing. Also, bilateral ODI series doesn't have same intensity as an ICC event. :inti

I think many people are overrating this Indian team. They lost 6 out of 8 Tests in recent times. Let's not forget.

I wouldn't be surprised if both Pakistan and NZ beat India. :inti
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Bairstow has not been considered for selection in any sort of whiteball cricket that Eng hv played since July 2024. He was dropped for this CT as selectors don't trust him anymore. As per most recent reports, his whiteball career seems to be over. His presence in the ODI series vs Ind would not hv prevented 0-3 whitewash. Moreover, this ongoing CT is all about ODIs. Nothing to do with tests. If we start discussing tests, then NZ also hv no chance of winning this CT coz they lost test series (1-2) to Eng at home last month. Those 2 home defeats were of huge margins. (300+ runs). Also they got whitewashed 0-2 vs SL in SL earlier. (Mostly by innings defeat)
 
Devadwal said:
This is England playing 11 again australia - Salt, Duckett, Jamie Smith, Root, Brook, Buttler, Livingstone, Carse, Archer, Rashid, Wood.

Who was missing against india ?? I know you have habbit of talking nonsense.

:kp
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Sometimes one person can make the difference. If only Imam Ul haq had played against Bangladesh, they would have whitewashed Bangladesh.
 
shehz said:
Never thought I would see this day where Indian fans on edge, occasionally consoling Pakistani fans that nothing is impossible, while Pakistani fans brace for a thrashing—who would've thought Pakistan’s cricket woes would turn into a cross-border bonding session?
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This team is losing literally everything they play. Not sure who in their right mind will be thinking of sledging right now?
 
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Not sure why Pak fans are pessimistic. Ofcourse on paper India should beat Pakistan. But you guys forgot how India committed harakiri at New york with reckless shots. They can very well do the same here.
 
Fans want to see electrifying cricket and Pak needs someone who can jumpstart innings.

Since Salman Agha seems to be in good touch, might be worth throwing him in at opening slot to take advantage of PP. If he can get a 40(30) type inns that will give space for Babar and Rizwan also to get into their stride from other end without run rate pressure.

Pak should look to setup for a 270+ score.

Target 55-60 in first 10
Then consolidate for 90 off next 20
Build up tempo with 55 in next 10
Finish big with 75-85 off final 10
 
BouncerGuy said:
And India has an excuse that Bumrah was not there and they have to of form Rohit and virat in the team... NO????
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If we lost no excuse because we selected this eleven. Everyone know Virat and Rohit are playing for reputation .

:kp
 
Pakistan to win this one In sha Allah. Indian team already reached it’s peak before the tournament. Their supermini-collapse against BD was a start of their downfall. Sorry to all Indian fans here, but just get mentally prepared for a defeat☺️
 
IAJ said:
Pakistan to win this one In sha Allah. Indian team already reached it’s peak before the tournament. Their supermini-collapse against BD was a start of their downfall. Sorry to all Indian fans here, but just get mentally prepared for a defeat☺️
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We are preparing for all results without Any excuses but can this be true for pakistan fan's ?

:kp
 
Slim said:
Its our best chance? LOL. Our best chance was with Saim and Fakhar. Bumrah doesnt matter for us.
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Yeah, he uprooted your team last year in t20 world cup. Bumrah alone is bigger than all pakistani pacers combined.

You have already started to act like a coward, lol. Even with Fakhar Pakistan lost 3 consecutive matches against Nz.
 
jeeteshssaxena said:
Yeah, he uprooted your team last year in t20 world cup. Bumrah alone is bigger than all pakistani pacers combined.

You have already started to act like a coward, lol. Even with Fakhar Pakistan lost 3 consecutive matches against Nz.
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Also MoM in the 23 WC and initiated the paksitani collapse.

Plus Fakhar has not won a game against India once Kuldeep came into the scene.
 
jeeteshssaxena said:
Yeah, he uprooted your team last year in t20 world cup. Bumrah alone is bigger than all pakistani pacers combined.

You have already started to act like a coward, lol. Even with Fakhar Pakistan lost 3 consecutive matches against Nz.
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Pakistan lost because one man isn't enough to usually win a game. Travis wouldn't have conquered India without the help of Steve smith and Carey in wtc

Or without the help of Labu in 2023 wc

Or without the help of Steve smith in BGT.

No one gave fakhar any support and it's unrealistic to expect him to smash a monster 100 every game, He did his job providing good starts at opening. It's the team that let him down.

The NZ losses aren't on him. If Pakistan had 7 batters in the team who had the caliber of fakhar zaman then they'd be a world class unit plain and simple.

But if they had 7 batters with the caliber of saud, Babar or rizwan, then would they be a world class unit? Absolutely not.
 
Pakistan might have some chance in Dubai if it was in Pakistan there would have been zero chance for Pakistan .
 
Asif321 said:
Pakistan might have some chance in Dubai if it was in Pakistan there would have been zero chance for Pakistan .
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Correct. Without dew, Dubai pitch is slow and low where even 250 score can be defended. This is very much Pakistan style of play and it will suit them. Had it been in flat decks of Karachi or Lahore, Indian team would have outbatted them.

Pakistan has always been a better team in UAE than in their own home. Even under Misbah erà, UAE used to be their fortress.
 
I am most worried about Abrar and Salman Aghas spin bowling. Our batters need to be careful. Apart from Shreyas Iyer, no one can play spin well.

Also, why didnt Pakistan select any other proper spinner? Looks like their selection commitee forgot they have games to play in Dubai as well.
 
FearlessRoar said:
Haris Rauf during media interaction:

"All the boys are fine and focused on the next match [against India]. Today, we have our first practice session here in Dubai, and we will try to have a good practice so that everyone gets to see a great match."

"There is no pressure. Everyone is relaxed. It’s just a normal match, and we will treat it as such."

"Alhamdulillah, my fitness is fine. You must have seen in the last match that I bowled 10 overs, which means I was fit."

"No doubt, we have beaten India twice here in Dubai. We will try to play cricket the same way we did in those matches and make the most of the conditions."

"Pakistan’s pace attack has always performed well against India, but at the moment, we will assess the conditions and see what they demand. Sometimes, spin-friendly tracks are prepared, but the goal is to utilize the conditions in the best possible way."

"When we go onto the ground, we will see what the pitch demands, and we, as a bowling unit, will deliver accordingly against any batter."
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I hope the things you are saying works in Pakistan's favor but generously all talk and no-show is what we have seen from Pakistan.
 
big_gamer007 said:
Indian team can’t match the daleri, badmaashi, jazba and gundagardi of the Pakistani team.

Pakistan start as clear favorite and should win easily.
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You will see badmashi after game when Babar and Rizwan will hug kohli and ask for shirt
 
alishahid said:
Almost confirmed with the line up.

Imam
Usman
Babar
Rizwan
Salman
Tayyab/Ghulam
Khusdik
Shaheen
Naseem
Haris
Abrar
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Imam and tayyab should open play ghulam at 5 th position that will give good balance, especially in this ground..
 
alishahid said:
Almost confirmed with the line up.

Imam
Usman
Babar
Rizwan
Salman
Tayyab/Ghulam
Khusdik
Shaheen
Naseem
Haris
Abrar
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This will be my team as well... Tayyab should play ahead of Kamran for me here...
But I don't think PCB will drop Saud now
 
jeeteshssaxena said:
Yeah, he uprooted your team last year in t20 world cup. Bumrah alone is bigger than all pakistani pacers combined.

You have already started to act like a coward, lol. Even with Fakhar Pakistan lost 3 consecutive matches against Nz.
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Nzland is a better team than India. No cowardice, just facts.
 
gazza619 said:
Why follow the game if you are feeling so hopeless.

Pakistan is not Uganda for God’s sake.

We recently defeated Australia in Australia and SA in SA.

Think positively or quit watching the game.
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It’s a coping mechanism for some. Say we don’t care much about the game. Say we are underdogs and will get smashed. Then the same people stay glued to the TV during the opening hour of the game in anticipation for a win and when they lose they again go back to coping mechanism like see I told you we were bad, this and that.

These people are so miserable lol.
 
India for sure is favourite but I am not writing of pakistan if bowlers have a good day pak win is possible batting is powerless they will crawl to 45th over then hope someone at the end slog few blows it will be interesting who opens usman or the saviour imam.
 
Kohli is too weak against spin, I do not rate Abrar but facing Agha will be difficult for him.
The pitch is sluggish and slow, unlike t20s in Dubai chasing is also going to be tough here. If Pakistan gets Gill and Rohit, I don't see anyone els making a difference.

The major problem for Pakistan is that there will be no firepower in their lineup if Imam replaces Fakhar, choosing Usman Khan over Imam would be a wise choice as these conditions are very familiar for him.
 

PCB recruits special coach to help Mohammad Rizwan's Pakistan prepare for Champions Trophy clash against India​


The most anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 match will take place on February 23 (Sunday), when Pakistan and India square off in a high-stakes clash. With a victory over Bangladesh, the Men in Blue are comfortably positioned as second in their group. The hosts lost by 60 runs in their opening match, though, and Pakistan is worried that they would be eliminated early from the ICC competition once more. Although a loss lowers Pakistan's prospects of moving on to the next round, it will not formally mean that they are eliminated from the Champions Trophy.

Since both teams are in the UAE as part of the hybrid model that the two boards have discussed, the Men in Green have hired a particular coach to help them get ready for Dubai conditions before the highly anticipated match. Mudassar Nazar, a former cricket player, has been employed by the PCB to inform them about the conditions in Dubai.

Before the players got down to business in the middle, former Pakistani cricketer Mudassar Nazar gathered everyone in a circle and engaged them in a lengthy conversation. In addition to being a former cricket player, Nazar is also acquainted with Dubai's local environment. The former opener was the perfect person to be with the Pakistani players for what would be their only full-throttle practice before the India match because he had experience working with the ICC Academy in Dubai and even served as the UAE cricket team's interim coach, coaching the U-19 batches for a few tournaments.

Throughout their practice under the lights, the 68-year-old, who has been Pakistan's coach and has held a number of positions with the nation's cricket body, engaged with the players one-on-one. After finishing their batting workouts, the bowlers got a motivational speech, but the majority of the batters were in the group that listened to the veteran patiently. Nazar has lived in Dubai for a very long period; in fact, his stay there even coincided with that of Aaqib Javed, the current coach of Pakistan, who led the UAE squad from 2012 to 2016.

Javed and Nazar both have excellent tactical acumen and are cognizant of the circumstances in this region of the world. Whether the team can capitalize on their contributions and survive the multi-nation tournament.

thesportstak.com

PCB recruits special coach to help Mohammad Rizwan's Pakistan prepare for Champions Trophy clash against India

Pakistan have hired a particular coach to help them get ready for Dubai conditions before the highly anticipated match against India.
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FearlessRoar said:

PCB recruits special coach to help Mohammad Rizwan's Pakistan prepare for Champions Trophy clash against India​


The most anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 match will take place on February 23 (Sunday), when Pakistan and India square off in a high-stakes clash. With a victory over Bangladesh, the Men in Blue are comfortably positioned as second in their group. The hosts lost by 60 runs in their opening match, though, and Pakistan is worried that they would be eliminated early from the ICC competition once more. Although a loss lowers Pakistan's prospects of moving on to the next round, it will not formally mean that they are eliminated from the Champions Trophy.

Since both teams are in the UAE as part of the hybrid model that the two boards have discussed, the Men in Green have hired a particular coach to help them get ready for Dubai conditions before the highly anticipated match. Mudassar Nazar, a former cricket player, has been employed by the PCB to inform them about the conditions in Dubai.

Before the players got down to business in the middle, former Pakistani cricketer Mudassar Nazar gathered everyone in a circle and engaged them in a lengthy conversation. In addition to being a former cricket player, Nazar is also acquainted with Dubai's local environment. The former opener was the perfect person to be with the Pakistani players for what would be their only full-throttle practice before the India match because he had experience working with the ICC Academy in Dubai and even served as the UAE cricket team's interim coach, coaching the U-19 batches for a few tournaments.

Throughout their practice under the lights, the 68-year-old, who has been Pakistan's coach and has held a number of positions with the nation's cricket body, engaged with the players one-on-one. After finishing their batting workouts, the bowlers got a motivational speech, but the majority of the batters were in the group that listened to the veteran patiently. Nazar has lived in Dubai for a very long period; in fact, his stay there even coincided with that of Aaqib Javed, the current coach of Pakistan, who led the UAE squad from 2012 to 2016.

Javed and Nazar both have excellent tactical acumen and are cognizant of the circumstances in this region of the world. Whether the team can capitalize on their contributions and survive the multi-nation tournament.

thesportstak.com

PCB recruits special coach to help Mohammad Rizwan's Pakistan prepare for Champions Trophy clash against India

Pakistan have hired a particular coach to help them get ready for Dubai conditions before the highly anticipated match against India.
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The way this news is hyped up is as if they have hired Arsene Wenger to help Rizwan
 
What’s the thought process of ‘especially hiring Mudassar Nazar’ for this fixture?

Pakistan want to bowl India out for 100 with their seamers? What’s the plan?
 
FearlessRoar said:

PCB recruits special coach to help Mohammad Rizwan's Pakistan prepare for Champions Trophy clash against India​


The most anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 match will take place on February 23 (Sunday), when Pakistan and India square off in a high-stakes clash. With a victory over Bangladesh, the Men in Blue are comfortably positioned as second in their group. The hosts lost by 60 runs in their opening match, though, and Pakistan is worried that they would be eliminated early from the ICC competition once more. Although a loss lowers Pakistan's prospects of moving on to the next round, it will not formally mean that they are eliminated from the Champions Trophy.

Since both teams are in the UAE as part of the hybrid model that the two boards have discussed, the Men in Green have hired a particular coach to help them get ready for Dubai conditions before the highly anticipated match. Mudassar Nazar, a former cricket player, has been employed by the PCB to inform them about the conditions in Dubai.

Before the players got down to business in the middle, former Pakistani cricketer Mudassar Nazar gathered everyone in a circle and engaged them in a lengthy conversation. In addition to being a former cricket player, Nazar is also acquainted with Dubai's local environment. The former opener was the perfect person to be with the Pakistani players for what would be their only full-throttle practice before the India match because he had experience working with the ICC Academy in Dubai and even served as the UAE cricket team's interim coach, coaching the U-19 batches for a few tournaments.

Throughout their practice under the lights, the 68-year-old, who has been Pakistan's coach and has held a number of positions with the nation's cricket body, engaged with the players one-on-one. After finishing their batting workouts, the bowlers got a motivational speech, but the majority of the batters were in the group that listened to the veteran patiently. Nazar has lived in Dubai for a very long period; in fact, his stay there even coincided with that of Aaqib Javed, the current coach of Pakistan, who led the UAE squad from 2012 to 2016.

Javed and Nazar both have excellent tactical acumen and are cognizant of the circumstances in this region of the world. Whether the team can capitalize on their contributions and survive the multi-nation tournament.

thesportstak.com

PCB recruits special coach to help Mohammad Rizwan's Pakistan prepare for Champions Trophy clash against India

Pakistan have hired a particular coach to help them get ready for Dubai conditions before the highly anticipated match against India.
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lol 😂
 
Pakistan hired one of the best coaches in world cricket to help Pakistan,

But Rizwan and his selfish mates+stakeholders didn’t want him.

What kind of special coach can you hire now to help this country or person?
 
It's all good and well players saying praise be to almighty Allah each and every time, but do Pakistan players and Pakistanis believe they can beat India?.

Indian fans masquerading as Pakistanis aside, is disheartening.

WE CAN DO IT!
 
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Former India cricketer Atul Wassan, while speaking to a local media outlet:

"I want Pakistan to win because it will be fun, tournament-wise. If you don't let Pakistan win, then what will you do? If Pakistan wins, then it becomes a contest. There should be an equal fight."

"You have a lot of good batters - Shubman (Gill), Rohit (Sharma), Virat (Kohli). You are batting until number eight in Axar Patel. Rohit has picked five spinners, and this team is best for Dubai. Have faith in what you have and move ahead."
 
Tayyab averages nearly 50 as an opener... why not try him as an opener? YEAH PCB is not gonna drop Saud for that... Might as well bring Usman atleast.
 
Farhan The Man said:
Do not discount the lust for money from injun side. Please.

The money on offer for this game is make or break for even the richest. Creme de la creme.

pakistanis are the easier lot to convince on this. That is a given.
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2017 ct final holds the record for most black money exchanging hands. the bloated goats are still paying the board with money earned from that one match to keep their careers afloat. now imagine the amount they earned illegally.

kohli hitting same shot after getting dropped was the worst way of telling the world what was really going on.

jadeja was in on it too...only pandya played single handedly to give some semblance of the kind of form the entire team leading to that final.

but u can never cheat the almighty lord ...and see how form of the goats has been since that match. kohli began dipping from mid 2018 , rohit swole up to his vada pav form , kl became bkl .... jadeja bumrah got badly injured ( dont remember him from that match though) . only hardik stayed hard as seen in t20 wc also ..

the fixing saga was so big it was even discussed in our parliament but since everyone got paid..nothing came out
 
jnaveen1980 said:
If there is one reason Kohli is still relevant it is because of Pakistan lol Every time he looks like going out then he does well against Pakistan milks it for an year or two. I won't be surprised if he scores handy runs tomorrow. call it stocklholm syndrome. I expect him to fail. If he doesn't Pakistan bowling should be embarrassed about themselves as even Jammu Kashmir bowler owned him.
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Pak bowling is club level - powder puff..
 
Sarfaraz Ahmed said in a video posted by the ICC:

"Any India vs Pakistan game is always a pressure encounter. The hype surrounding that match is always greater than any other fixture."

"I had just requested the boys to let me lift the Champions Trophy for a moment, and then everyone can join in. It's a great moment, and these moments are safe in my memory bank. Whenever the date of 18th June comes, these cherished memories are recalled."

"When we all got together for a while back, we were just reminiscing and wondering how time has flown by so quickly after winning the ICC Champions Trophy for Pakistan."
 
Banda298 said:
2017 ct final holds the record for most black money exchanging hands. the bloated goats are still paying the board with money earned from that one match to keep their careers afloat. now imagine the amount they earned illegally.

kohli hitting same shot after getting dropped was the worst way of telling the world what was really going on.

jadeja was in on it too...only pandya played single handedly to give some semblance of the kind of form the entire team leading to that final.

but u can never cheat the almighty lord ...and see how form of the goats has been since that match. kohli began dipping from mid 2018 , rohit swole up to his vada pav form , kl became bkl .... jadeja bumrah got badly injured ( dont remember him from that match though) . only hardik stayed hard as seen in t20 wc also ..

the fixing saga was so big it was even discussed in our parliament but since everyone got paid..nothing came out
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What you smoked?
 
RizwanT20Champ said:
Just because you are pessimistic don't expect the rest of us to wear bangles and indulge in hero worship of Indian players. Babar on current form is miles better than any joker in the Indian line up which has clowns like KL Rahul who would not make Peshawar 11.
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no batter in entire pakistan cricketing history barring Zaheer Abbas and Saeed Anwar comes close to KLs elegance.

i agree KL is more bkl since last few months or a year or so..but his knock in last match puts him ahead of most pak batsmen barring khusdil or agha.
 
Banda298 said:
2017 ct final holds the record for most black money exchanging hands. the bloated goats are still paying the board with money earned from that one match to keep their careers afloat. now imagine the amount they earned illegally.

kohli hitting same shot after getting dropped was the worst way of telling the world what was really going on.

jadeja was in on it too...only pandya played single handedly to give some semblance of the kind of form the entire team leading to that final.

but u can never cheat the almighty lord ...and see how form of the goats has been since that match. kohli began dipping from mid 2018 , rohit swole up to his vada pav form , kl became bkl .... jadeja bumrah got badly injured ( dont remember him from that match though) . only hardik stayed hard as seen in t20 wc also ..

the fixing saga was so big it was even discussed in our parliament but since everyone got paid..nothing came out
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Sir this is a Wendy's.
 
Banda298 said:
no batter in entire pakistan cricketing history barring Zaheer Abbas and Saeed Anwar comes close to KLs elegance.

i agree KL is more bkl since last few months or a year or so..but his knock in last match puts him ahead of most pak batsmen barring khusdil or agha.
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One thing to be an indian fan, another to lie.

Kl rahul is nowhere close to inzi, Yousaf, younis(in test), and many others who have come along..as a batsmen or even in terms of elegance whatever that means.

Yousaf was Pakistan’s most technically solid batter and Rahul ain't it. He's a proper mental midget while batting.

Peak Kohli however Is > every pakistani batter ever, that is agree on, sachin as well.

Kl Rahul would make Pakistan’s atg 11 but only because Pakistan has terrible keepers bats. He wouldn't replace any other batsmen though
 
Tomorrow it will be one side match in favor of India 75-25%. Kohli’s up against his favourite team…. Kohli will score 70+
 
Dinesh Karthik, while answering fans' queries on a sports media outlet, shared his insights on India-Pakistan clashes and the challenges posed by Pakistan’s bowling attack:

"India-Pakistan is a huge game. It's about being prepared skill-wise but also mentally. Visualization, a bit of meditation—but most importantly, don't treat this game as something too big. You have to relax, go out there, and execute your skills like you would in any other match. That gives you the best chance of success. Knowing this Indian team and having played against Pakistan quite a few times, that's exactly what they will do. India has been much better because they've remained calm under pressure, whereas Pakistan tends to get too emotional. I feel that is the big difference."

"What India has done—especially Rohit Sharma—is attack the ball that comes back in. He has played the flick or the pull, putting Shaheen Shah Afridi under pressure. Shaheen then has to adjust his length slightly away from the batter, which is a good way to counter him. On the other hand, Naseem Shah is the tougher one because he bowls a good length, also brings the ball back in, and is slightly quicker off the pitch. That makes him a more challenging bowler to face."
 
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FearlessRoar said:

PCB recruits special coach to help Mohammad Rizwan's Pakistan prepare for Champions Trophy clash against India​


The most anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 match will take place on February 23 (Sunday), when Pakistan and India square off in a high-stakes clash. With a victory over Bangladesh, the Men in Blue are comfortably positioned as second in their group. The hosts lost by 60 runs in their opening match, though, and Pakistan is worried that they would be eliminated early from the ICC competition once more. Although a loss lowers Pakistan's prospects of moving on to the next round, it will not formally mean that they are eliminated from the Champions Trophy.

Since both teams are in the UAE as part of the hybrid model that the two boards have discussed, the Men in Green have hired a particular coach to help them get ready for Dubai conditions before the highly anticipated match. Mudassar Nazar, a former cricket player, has been employed by the PCB to inform them about the conditions in Dubai.

Before the players got down to business in the middle, former Pakistani cricketer Mudassar Nazar gathered everyone in a circle and engaged them in a lengthy conversation. In addition to being a former cricket player, Nazar is also acquainted with Dubai's local environment. The former opener was the perfect person to be with the Pakistani players for what would be their only full-throttle practice before the India match because he had experience working with the ICC Academy in Dubai and even served as the UAE cricket team's interim coach, coaching the U-19 batches for a few tournaments.

Throughout their practice under the lights, the 68-year-old, who has been Pakistan's coach and has held a number of positions with the nation's cricket body, engaged with the players one-on-one. After finishing their batting workouts, the bowlers got a motivational speech, but the majority of the batters were in the group that listened to the veteran patiently. Nazar has lived in Dubai for a very long period; in fact, his stay there even coincided with that of Aaqib Javed, the current coach of Pakistan, who led the UAE squad from 2012 to 2016.

Javed and Nazar both have excellent tactical acumen and are cognizant of the circumstances in this region of the world. Whether the team can capitalize on their contributions and survive the multi-nation tournament.

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PCB recruits special coach to help Mohammad Rizwan's Pakistan prepare for Champions Trophy clash against India

Pakistan have hired a particular coach to help them get ready for Dubai conditions before the highly anticipated match against India.
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Ad hoc strike force camp?
 
globetrotter said:

Worrying news for Indian fans
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sweep_shot said:
Sam Curran and Bairstow were missing. Also, bilateral ODI series doesn't have same intensity as an ICC event. :inti

I think many people are overrating this Indian team. They lost 6 out of 8 Tests in recent times. Let's not forget.

I wouldn't be surprised if both Pakistan and NZ beat India. :inti
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And what would you do if and when India wins against both of them.

Oh I know....

Just post scoreboard.
 
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