Ravi Shastri feels Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra can play a crucial role in the Champions Trophy 2025 final but picks Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Glenn Phillips as contenders for 'Player of the match'.

ICC title win following a win over India in the ICC Knockout 2000 final, New Zealand finds themselves battling an undefeated Men in Blue for the title again, with spotlight on their star batter Kane Williamson,

The showdown between Indian spinners and Kane Williamson will be intense on a gripping DICS pitch, but beyond the personal realm, it also has the potential to decide the outcome of the Champions Trophy final here on Sunday.

Kane Williamson strongly reacted to talks around India's venue advantage in Dubai ahead of Champions Trophy final

The stage is set for an epic Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium on March 9. Both the teams have been in stellar form in the tournament and have won their semi-final games convincingly.

LAHORE: New Zealand batting mainstay Kane Williamson reckons India have "real clarity" on how they want to operate in Dubai, having played all their Champions Trophy games at the same venue. Williamson did not specifically said that India had an advantage of playing at one venue and compared it to New Zealand's familiarity with the conditions in

Kane Williamson remains unfazed by India's familiarity with Dubai conditions ahead of the Champions Trophy final, emphasising that New Zealand must focus on their own game rather than external factors beyond their control.

Kane Williamson stresses the importance of learning from New Zealand's earlier defeat to India as they prepare for the Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai. New Zealand advanced after a 50-run win over South Africa with standout performances from Williamson,

Kane Williamson commented on whether India will enter the Champions Trophy final with an advantage due to their string of games in Dubai.