Sun Feb 23 08:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Kohli Injury Casts Shadow Over India-Pakistan Champions Trophy Clash
**Dubai** – The highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan match in the Champions Trophy is overshadowed by concerns over the fitness of Indian star batsman Virat Kohli. Kohli reportedly sustained a leg injury during a practice session, sparking anxiety among fans. Images circulating on social media show Kohli icing his leg.
While the BCCI has yet to release an official statement, fans remain hopeful Kohli will play. He boasts a stellar record against Pakistan, and his absence would be a significant blow to the Indian team.
The match, set to take place in Dubai, promises a high-voltage encounter. India enters the game on a high after a victory against Bangladesh, while Pakistan suffered a defeat in their first match, increasing the pressure on them to win.
Despite the Kohli injury concern, India’s other batsmen, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, are in excellent form. If they perform as expected, India is likely to remain a strong contender.
A potential Indian playing XI includes Rohit Sharma (captain), Gill, Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Rana, Mohammed Shami, and either Kuldeep Yadav or Varun Chakravarthy. The final team composition will depend heavily on Kohli’s fitness. The match is expected to be a thrilling contest regardless of the outcome of Kohli’s injury.
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