The Indian cricket team has had the toughest time ever since winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 last year in June, especially in Test and ODI cricket. They currently look very different, and will be eager to get back to winning ways in the next white-ball series Against England.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 recent embarrassing loss to Australia The whitewash at the hands of New Zealand in the home Test series has put immense pressure on the Indian cricket team. However, India have a great chance to regain their dominance in the upcoming T20I series and ODI series against England before the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Mohammad Amir feels Pakistan may have the upper hand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
Well, the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 may start with Pakistan vs New Zealand in Karachi on February 19, but all eyes will be on the titanic clash between the two old rivals, India and Pakistan. This encounter will be played on February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, UAE.
However, the Men in Blue have a superior record against the Men in Green in ICC events, but many have downgraded the Men in Blue, due to their recent drop in form, and Muhammad Amir He was among them. The Pakistani cricketer made a bold remark about the India-Pakistan match in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai.
Mohammad Amir noted that the Pakistan cricket team is currently brimming with confidence after beating Australia and South Africa in their own backyard recently in the series. Additionally, the Men in Green are the defending champions and, as the hosts, Pakistan's morale is very high.
Mohammad Amir believes Pakistan can beat India in the CT 2025 match in Dubai
Highlighting Pakistan's form and strength in overseas conditions, Amir boldly suggested that the Men in Green could have the upper hand against India when the two arch rivals meet in the 2025 Cricket Champions Trophy clash in Dubai next month.
The left-arm pacer admitted that India have always been favorites in major tournaments against Pakistan, but this time, the Indian cricket team is currently under pressure, as it faces heavy criticism for its recent defeats to Australia and New Zealand. Amir feels Pakistan can once again pull off a setback in Dubai against India, but this time in ODIs.
Notably, Pakistan thrashed India by 10 wickets in a group match in the 2021 T20 World Cup at a packed Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This was Pakistan's first World Cup win over India. Both India and Pakistan are yet to announce their squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
India under pressure and facing severe criticism: Muhammad Amir
“The way Pakistan have played recently – beating Australia in Australia and then beating South Africa – shows their strength, especially in overseas conditions,” Mohammad Amir was quoted as saying by the Times of India. “Given their recent performance, I think Pakistan will have the upper hand.” Against India, however, India has always been my favorite in major tournaments but the Indian team is under pressure and facing severe criticism for their recent defeats.”
