‘Our Team Is Definitely Fully Prepared’, Feel PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Ahead Of India Clash – News18

Last Updated:February 23, 2025, 00:37 IST

Naqvi reiterated that the men in green were ready for a challenging contest against their arch-rivals in a game that could define their stint at the ongoing marquee ICC event.

Pakistan take on India at the Dubai International Stadium in the UAE in their group phase meeting in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday in a blockbuster contest and Chairman Mohsin Naqvi reiterated that the men in green were ready for a challenging contest against their arch-rivals in a game that could define their stint at the ongoing marquee ICC event.

Pakistan lost their opener against New Zealand to put their qualification hopes in jeopardy, and a defeat against India could dump them out of the tournament.

“Hope there will be a good match tomorrow,” Naqvi began.

“Definitely, our team is fully prepared,” he reiterated.

“I think the team is in form. Whether they win or lose we are with them the team,” the Pakistan Cricket Board head said.

Pakistan were supposed to be the lone host of the tournament but had to share the honour after BCCI barred the Indian team from travelling across the border citing security reasons. When quizzed about how the relocation might affect the game, Naqvi turned the question around.

“Please ask the Indians what they would have felt if the match happened in Lahore,” he said.

Hence team India will play all their games in Dubai, including the one against Pakistan. India opened their campaign with a win over Bangladesh as star batter Shubman Gill notched up an unbeaten century.