India, March 8 -- As India gears up for the much-anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand in Dubai, the side's head coach Ravi Shastri has surprisingly suggested that a change in India's playing XI could be on the cards. While he didn't go into further details on who can potentially sit out, Shastri explained the reason; the pitch conditions, he believes, will play a crucial role in determining the final lineup.

India played with the same XI in the semi-final against Australia that also defeated New Zealand earlier in the competition, with Varun Chakaravarthy running through the Kiwi batting order in his first match of the tournament. The spinner picked a five-wicket haul, which ensured his place for the knock-out matc...