Delhi: The final of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between India and New Zealand. This match is now being discussed everywhere. Recently, two big former Pakistan cricketers, Shoaib Akhtar and Shoaib Malik, have come in support of the team of New Zealand and have started giving tips against India. Both Pakistani cricket giants believe that India will get a tough competition from New Zealand in this match.
Akhtar and Shoaib Malik’s statement
Shoaib Akhtar and Shoaib Malik said in their words that the New Zealand team should be confident and India should give a tough challenge. Shoaib Akhtar said that New Zealand should forget that he is a weak team. They have to trust their ability. He also said that New Zealand captain Santner is fully prepared to win the trophy for his team. Akhtar said, “The game is on.”
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The biggest challenge for New Zealand
Shoaib Akhtar said that the biggest challenge for New Zealand will be Indian captain Rohit Sharma. He believes that New Zealand will have to keep Rohit Sharma silent in the powerplay, as he will attack Indian bowlers in the first 10 overs. During this time, there will be a huge responsibility on the captaincy of Santner. Akhtar said that New Zealand will have to take the right decision at the right time and try to stop the attack of the Indian batsmen. However, he also admitted that India is ahead of 70-30 in this match.
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