IND vs PAK / Tension increased before India-Pakistan match - Team India's star player fell ill

The big match of Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between India and Pakistan on 23 February in Dubai. The Indian team has suffered a setback before the match, as wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant is suffering from viral fever. Now the team has only KL Rahul left as an option.

IND vs PAK: Sunday, 23 February 2025, is going to be a very special day for cricket lovers, when the teams of India and Pakistan will face each other in the group match of Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai International Stadium. This match is not only a matter of prestige for both the teams, but can also prove to be important in reaching the semi-finals. Both the teams have made full preparations for this great match, but Team India has suffered a major setback even before the match.

Rishabh Pant's illness causes concern in Team India

Indian team's star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has suddenly fallen ill, which has increased the concern of Team India. Team vice-captain Shubman Gill informed in a press conference on Saturday, 22 February that Pant has got viral fever, due to which he could not participate in the practice session.

Although Pant was not going to be included in the playing XI of this match, his illness is still a matter of concern for the team. KL Rahul is playing the role of India's main wicketkeeper in this tournament and he performed brilliantly against Bangladesh. But if Rahul gets injured or has any other problem and Pant is not fully fit, then Team India may have difficulty in selecting a wicketkeeper.

Will India have to look for a new option?

There is no other specialist wicketkeeper in the Indian squad apart from Rahul and Pant, which can become a major concern for the team management. In such a situation, the team may have to get wicketkeeping done by another batsman, which can be a risky move.

All eyes on the great match

Cricket fans around the world are very excited about the India-Pakistan match. The players of both the teams are ready to give their all to win this match. All eyes will also be on the strategies of Pakistan team captain Babar Azam and Indian team captain Rohit Sharma.

Now it remains to be seen whether Rishabh Pant is fully fit before the match or not, and if not, will Team India have to look for a new wicketkeeping option. Who will win this great battle of cricket will be decided on Sunday.