Champions Trophy 2025 Begins With Pakistan Facing New Zealand

As India prepares to kick off their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Bangladesh, both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are on the verge of significant milestones. Rohit aims to become the tenth cricketer to surpass 11,000 ODI runs, while Kohli is just 37 runs away from being the fastest player to reach 14,000 ODI runs. Kohli also has the opportunity to become the first Indian to score 1,000 runs against Bangladesh in ODIs if he tallies 90 more runs. The tournament, co-hosted by Pakistan and the UAE, marks the return of the Champions Trophy after an eight-year absence, with India being one of the favorites alongside England. The Indian squad, bolstered by the experience of Sharma and Kohli, looks to assert dominance despite the absence of key bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Experts believe the batting-friendly conditions in Dubai will favor India as they aim for success in this prestigious tournament.