Stalwart top-order batsman Daryl Mitchell has declared himself fit to face India in New Zealand's final Champions Trophy group match after missing the win over Bangladesh on Monday because of illness.

The cricketing rivalry between India and New Zealand has been characterized by a series of memorable matches and occasional contentious incidents that have heightened the intrigue of their encounters.

New Zealand has sealed a semifinal spot in the Champions Trophy after cruising past Bangladesh by five wickets on the back of Rachin Ravindra's century in Rawalpindi.

With New Zealand's comfortable five-wicket win against Bangladesh, Mitchell Santner's side, along with India have qualified from Group A for the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals.

KL Rahul provided an important update regarding the fitness of Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami as India prepares for the match against New Zealand on Sunday.

Stalwart top-order batsman Daryl Mitchell has declared himself fit to face India in New Zealand's final Champions Trophy group match after missing the win over Bangladesh on Monday because of illness.

India's keeper-batter admits keeping someone like Pant out of the XI comes with its own pressures, and also heaps praise on Shami

Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul is not sure if India would tinker with the winning combination in a big tournament like Champions Trophy despite sealing a semifinal spot, but is certain that the team has learnt to do better in the ICC tournaments,

As Team India prepares to face New Zealand in their Group A encounter of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has provided a reassuring update regarding the squad's fitness levels.