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With the highly anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 just around the corner, the excitement is reaching a fever pitch. Fans are gearing up for the marquee clash between India and Pakistan on February 23 in Dubai, and former cricketers have joined the frenzy. Adding to the buzz, legendary Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh and iconic Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar have reignited the famous arch-rivalry between the two nations, but in a lighthearted manner. The two former adversaries, who often clashed on the field, engaged in playful banter ahead of the ILT20 2025 final, further fueling the anticipation.
Harbhajan Singh and Shoaib Akhtar bring old memories back through a symbolic heated exchange
As both teams gear up to lock horns in one of cricket’s most electrifying rivalries, the countdown has well and truly begun. Fans across the world are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a blockbuster showdown between the arch-rivals in Dubai. A glimpse of the heated exchange took place between the former cricketers.
The duo faced off at the Dubai International Stadium in a playful showdown, with Harbhajan wielding a plastic bat and Akhtar ready to bowl. As they humorously squared up to each other, mimicking their intense battles of the past, the atmosphere turned electric. Their lighthearted exchange, filled with animated gestures and friendly banter, sent the crowd into a frenzy. Fans erupted in cheers and laughter, reliving the nostalgia of their legendary on-field duels. The impromptu act added to the excitement, setting the perfect stage for the upcoming clash.
Here’s the video:
Thats our way of getting ready for Champions Trophy. @harbhajan_singh kee kehnday oh? pic.twitter.com/ZufYlOt7Y4
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) February 9, 2025
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India and Pakistan set for a high-octane Champions Trophy 2025 clash
This marquee clash brings back memories of the Champions Trophy 2017 final, the last edition of the tournament, where Pakistan secured a commanding victory to lift the trophy. As the defending champions, they will be eager to assert their dominance once again. Meanwhile, India, a two-time Champions Trophy winner, last triumphed in 2013 and will be determined to reclaim the title.
The arch-rivals find themselves in the same group, alongside New Zealand and Bangladesh. The tournament kicks off with Pakistan facing New Zealand on February 19, followed by India’s opening match against Bangladesh on February 20. India enters the competition in red-hot form, having secured an emphatic ODI series victory over England. With momentum on their side and a history of thrilling encounters, the stage is set for an electrifying battle between these cricketing giants.
