‘Don’t forget India…’ Suresh Raina warned Pakistan, gave a big statement on Champions Trophy

Rahul Tiwari

khelja|19-01-2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is going to be organized in Pakistan and Dubai. A total of eight teams will participate in this tournament. Seven teams including India have announced their squads. However, till now Pakistan has not revealed its cards. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not yet announced the team for the Champions Trophy. There is still time for the tournament to start but claims are being made about who will be the contender for the title. There is a tournament in Pakistan's house, in such a situation it can prove to be strong. But veteran Indian player Suresh Raina does not believe so and he gave a big warning to Pakistan and said that Pakistan should not say that India is the world champion.

Suresh Raina warned Pakistan

Champions Trophy will be played in Pakistan and Dubai, so it is believed that Pakistan is expected to get the advantage of home conditions. Pakistan is also considered a strong contender to win this tournament but Suresh Raina has a different opinion. He has given a big warning to Pakistan. Speaking on the Star Sports Press Room show, Raina said, 'Pakistan may have won the Champions Trophy in 2017, but they should remember that India is the World Cup winner.'

Rohit-Virat know how to handle pressure

Suresh Raina, who has played with legends like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, has praised both the players. Raina said that both know how to handle pressure on big occasions. Rest of the Indian players can also handle pressure. Whereas Raina believes that Pakistan cannot handle pressure. Raina further said, 'Whenever there is a match between India and Pakistan, the pressure is on Pakistan. Every Indian player knows how to handle that pressure. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also know very well. Virat is a smart batsman. He knows how to deal with Pakistan.

India-Pakistan will clash on 23 February

India and Pakistan have clashed 21 times so far in ICC events. There were five matches between the two in the Champions Trophy, out of which India won two and Pakistan won three. There were 16 matches between the two teams in both the World Cups (ODI and T-20). Out of which India won 14, Pakistan won one match and one match was tied. Now both the teams will face each other in the Champions Trophy on 23 February. This great match will be played in Dubai.

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