On February 23, India and Pakistan will face off in the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai, which is expected to be highly anticipated by cricket fans. The tournament, initially planned for Pakistan, will use a hybrid model due to India's refusal to travel. Following the tense buildup, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasised the significance of defeating India.
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