The Indian cricket team endured the toughest time ever since winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 last year in June, especially in Test and ODI cricket. They are currently looking completely off-color, and they will be eager to return to winning ways in the upcoming white-ball series against England.
The recent embarrassing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 loss to Australia and whitewash at the hands of New Zealand in the home Test series has put immense pressure on the Indian cricket team. However, India has a great opportunity to regain their dominance in the upcoming T20I series and ODI series against England ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Mohammad Amir feels Pakistan may have the upper hand in ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Well, the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 might begin with the Pakistan vs New Zealand clash in Karachi on February 19, but all eyes will be on the titan clash between the two old foes, India and Pakistan. This mother of the clash will take place on February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, UAE.
However, the Men in Blue have a superior record against the Men in Green in the ICC events, but many have been downgrading the Men in Blue, given their recent dip in form, and Mohammad Amir was among them. The Pakistani cricketer has made a bold remark on the India vs Pakistan clash in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai.
Mohammad Amir has pointed out that the Pakistan cricket team is currently full of confidence after beating Australia and South Africa in their own backyard recently in the series. Additionally, the Men in Green are the defending champions, and being the hosts, Pakistan’s morale is soaring high.
Mohammad Amir believes Pakistan could beat India in CT 2025 clash in Dubai
Highlighting Pakistan’s form and strength in overseas conditions, Amir has boldly suggested the Men in Green might have the upper hand against India when the two arch-rivals meet in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash in Dubai next month.
The left-arm pacer has admitted that India has always been a favorite in major tournaments against Pakistan, but this time, the Indian cricket team is currently under pressure, as they are facing heavy criticism due to their recent defeats against Australia and New Zealand. Amir feels Pakistan can once again pull off a setback in Dubai against India, but this time in ODIs.
Notably, Pakistan had crushed India by 10 wickets in a group match in the 2021 T20 World Cup at the packed Dubai International Cricket Stadium. It was Pakistan’s first-ever World Cup win over India. India and Pakistan have both not yet announced the squads for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
India is under pressure and facing severe criticism: Mohammad Amir
Mohammad Amir was quoted as saying by the Times of India: “The way Pakistan has played recently—defeating Australia in Australia and then beating South Africa—shows their strength, especially in overseas conditions. Considering their recent performances, I think Pakistan will have the upper hand against India. However, India has always been my favorite in big tournaments. But the Indian team is under pressure and facing severe criticism due to their recent defeats.”