Former PCB chief Ramiz Raja believes Pakistan's underdog status against India in the upcoming Champions Trophy match could be advantageous. He highlighted India's top-order vulnerabilities and Pakistan's need for sharper bowling strategies.

DUBAI: Indian vice-captain Shubman Gill has said that batting second will be under pressure in the hotly-anticipated IND v PAK clash at the Champions

Shubman Gill acknowledged the magnitude of a India vs Pakistan match but emphasized that the team remains focused on delivering their best performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Ahead of the high-octane ICC Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan, Indian vice-captain Shubman Gill said that pacer Harshit Rana has done a fine job in the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.

India's vice-captain and star batsman Shubman Gill has defended the importance of the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry. This comes as the two teams gear up for a face-off in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday in Dubai. The match has ignited debates about whether it has lost its charm over the years and turned one-sided in India's favor.

Shubman Gill said the lack of dew in Dubai has made chasing a trickier proposition and his team would prefer putting runs on the board in the game vs Pakistan.

Team India vice-captain Shubman Gill offers details into the team's blueprint against Pakistan and spoke on whether the toss would have any impact.

India vice-captain Shubman Gill on Saturday said the eagerly-awaited match against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy is a fan favourite, but for his team it's business as usual. Streets are deserted in India and Pakistan when the two play each other and Gill said he cannot deny the excitement among the fans.

Shubman Gill countered Harbhajan Singh's theory on India versus Pakistan matches, saying the contest is enjoyed by several people in the world.