India's keeper-batter admits keeping someone like Pant out of the XI comes with its own pressures, and also heaps praise on Shami

KL Rahul, in the pre-match presser before the NZ match, said that his role usually requires him to walk in with eight to twelve overs remaining

India and New Zealand face off in their final group-stage game of the Champions Trophy 2025, with both teams eyeing the top spot in Group A. India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has hinted at possible bowling changes,

KL Rahul addressed criticism about his strike rate, saying he considers valid feedback but prioritises playing for the team's needs. He also discussed his flexible batting position in ODIs and his role as India's first-choice wicketkeeper in the Champions Trophy.

KL Rahul's batting position has been altered several times in ODI cricket as of late. He batted at number six in India's opening game against Bangladesh and against Pakistan, he didn't bat at all, despite India losing four wickets.

Though the match between India and New Zealand is a dead rubber as both teams have already qualified for the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals, the two sides will fight to finish on top of the Group A points table.

As the India vs New Zealand clash for the Group A table-topper of the Champions Trophy 2025 is on the edge, here is a list of players to look out for. The post KL Rahul to Rachin Ravindra: Players to watch out for in India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 clash appeared first on Cricket Country.

Both Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami had hamstring niggles during India's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Pakistan in Dubai.

Match Overview The last group stage match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between India and New Zealand. Both teams have already qualified for the semifinals but do not know who they will be facing in their respective last four match although they know when and where they will be playing.

India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul acknowledged that rotating the strike during the middle overs against both spinners and pacers has been a challenge on the slower pitches at the Dubai International Stadium in the 2025 Champions Trophy.