Team India players engaged themselves in an intense practice session ahead of their final group game of Champions Trophy against New Zealand set to take place on March 2, Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium.

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.

Senior pacer Mohammed Shami returned to action for India during the limited overs home series against England ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025.

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

India's wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has hailed Mohammed Shami as one of the toughest bowlers to keep wicket to, highlighting his accuracy, pace, and ability to generate movement. Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of India's ICC Champions Trophy Group A clash against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday,