Pakistan, March 7 -- India and New Zealand will face off in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday in Dubai, with veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma potentially playing their last ODI tournament. Kohli, 36, and Rohit, 37, have already retired from T20Is, and with the next 50-over World Cup in 2027, this could be their final ICC event in the format. India, aiming for a record third title, enter the final as favorites after winning all four of their matches.

Rohit's side has relied on a strong spin attack, with Varun Chakravarthy's 5-42 playing a key role in their group-stage win over New Zealand. Kohli has been in top form, scoring a crucial unbeaten 100 against Pakistan and 84 in the semi-final against Australia. Despite Rohit's modest ...