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The big day for Indian cricket is just less than a day away as the Men in Blue will clash against New Zealand in the finals of the Champions Trophy 2025. This is India's fourth ICC final in two years, and they'll try to make the most of it. The Kiwis are a tough nut to crack, and in the finals of an ICC event, the team is in a different form altogether. Hence, India's star batter, Virat Kohli, sent a special message to the fans.
"I just want to tell all the fans that come out and support us in big numbers like you always do. Dubai is also not that far from India, people can get here very fast. We always value your support, especially in big matches and pressure situations. You guys get behind us. I've always really been grateful for that," said Virat Kohli in a video released by the BCCI.
Watch the video here:
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya on team India fans. 🇮🇳pic.twitter.com/MElDYJfLUI
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 8, 2025
The match will be a thriller since it's a final. Making a prediction isn't that easy, but India will surely have the upper hand in the game as they have been playing in Dubai since the start of the tournament.
Is Virat Kohli injured?
According to some reports, Virat Kohli sustained an ankle injury while practicing ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 finals. While batting in the nets, Kohli got injured, and the physio came in quick to help him get comfortable. The Indian team haven't spoken about it yet. However, the fans will hope to see their best player fully fit because Kohli is in good form and will be able to help in the finals.
Moreover, there are some players who haven't contributed to the tournament yet. So, all eyes will be on him in the finals. New Zealand have some great players, and to defeat them, Team India will have to play their best game possible.