Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence On India's Preparation For ICC Champions Trophy, India-Pakistan Clash

With ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on the horizon, Indian cricket team is gearing up for another title challenge. Fans eagerly await the tournament, especially the 'mouth-watering' India-Pakistan clash in Dubai.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19, with Pakistan and Dubai hosting the tournament. Team India, under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, will play all its matches in Dubai and is considered a strong contender for the title.

On February 1, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Naman Awards were held in Mumbai, where Indian captain Rohit Sharma was in attendance.

Speaking at the event, he discussed Team India's preparation for the marquee event and shared his thoughts on the high-octane India vs Pakistan clash.

"Look, I think in the past two or three years, I've spoken a lot about that game (IND vs PAK). It's just a game for us. We will try and do what is required for any cricket team to do on that particular day," Rohit told Star Sports during the BCCI's annual Naman Awards.

"No special mentioning about, from our side at least, about that particular game. We just want to show up there and show up well," he added.

Reflecting on India's recent success, he added:

"We performed exceptionally well in the T20 World Cup 2024 and emerged as champions. Now, we are preparing for another big tournament. Every player is working on their game - some are competing in domestic cricket, while others are representing India on the international stage. When the time comes, we will be ready to take on the challenges."

BCCI Naman Awards: Celebrating India's Cricketing Stars

The BCCI Naman Awards honored several outstanding performers in Indian cricket:

Jasprit Bumrah - International Player of the Year

Sarfaraz Khan - Best International Debut

Ravichandran Ashwin - BCCI Special Award

Sachin Tendulkar - Colonel CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award

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