India, led by Rohit Sharma, enters the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi as a strong contender with a balanced squad. Key players include Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Hardik Pandya. Team India aims for their third title, having won twice before. Key fixture: India vs Pakistan on February 23 in Dubai.
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