India's vice-captain Shubman Gill acknowledges the pressure of the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand but stresses India's capability to manage it and succeed. Gill emphasises the importance of handling pressure in knockout games and believes that India's recent ICC title win provides momentum and clarity for this match.
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