Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz: Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that it would be a real challenge for his team to win the ICC Champions Trophy but to defeat his arch rival India in Dubai on 23 February. Sharif said during the opening ceremony of the renewed Gaddafi Stadium on Friday night that his players would have to perform their best against India.
Sharif said, “Our team is very good and has done well in recent times, but now the real challenge in front of them is not only to win the Champions Trophy but will have to defeat our arch -rivals India in the match in Dubai. It has the support of the whole country. “India and Pakistan have a long history of cricket rivalry and the Indian team has dominated the ICC competitions against this opponent since the 90s.
Hosted any ICC competition after 29 years
Pakistan won the last win against India in a T20 World Cup in Dubai in 2021 in a competition of ICC. Pakistan will participate in the Champions Trophy as the defending champion. He earlier won the tournament held in England in 2017. Sharif said, “This is a big opportunity for Pakistan because we are hosting an ICC competition after about 29 years.” He said, “I am confident that our team is also in the Champions Trophy The head will raise. ”The renovation of Gaddafi Stadium was completed in 117 days. Famous singers Ali Zafar, Arif Lohar and Aima Baig also entertained the audience at its inauguration ceremony.
Also read: Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025: ‘If you stand up …’, PAK government warned Imran Khan’s party before the champion trophy
(Tagstotranslate) ICC champions trophy 2025
Source link
