Gautam Gambhir emphasized the significance of veteran players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the 2025 Champions Trophy, highlighting their value to the team and their hunger to perform despite recent struggles in form.

The India coach knows exactly what his team needs to do if they are to claim a third Champions Trophy title to their collection.

Rohit Sharma's future as India's captain, particularly in Test cricket, has come under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The 37-year-old opted to sit out for the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, having scored 31 runs in five games till that point.

Gambhir also played down the hype surrounding the India vs Pakistan match, which is scheduled to be played at Dubai on3

India coach Gautam Gambhir has tipped Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play massive roles for India during the Champions Trophy. Gambhir also reacted to the hype around the India vs Pakistan game.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has clarified that team India stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will have “massive roles” in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy event. Despite both players’ forms being under scrutiny, Gambhir spoke about the value that both players would bring to the Indian team.

Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma have given their take on the much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash at 2025 Champions Trophy.