Dubai, Feb. 23 -- As India prepare for Pakistan's challenge in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Men in Blue's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be one of the main players to watch out in this clash as he can play a crucial role with both bat and ball.

India is set to lock horns with arch-rivals and host Pakistan in the highly anticipated Champions Trophy clash at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. The game is a high-stakes battle for both teams, as while Pakistan will try to keep their title defence alive, India will aim to almost confirm its berth in the semis.

The game is also being touted as an opportunity for India to avenge the loss of the 2017 Champions Trophy Final when Virat Kohli's men were deprived of putting t...