Virat Kohli shows special dedication before India vs Pakistan; reaches for practice 3 hours before schedule

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Virat Kohli is trying everything, but he could not leave his poor form behind, and the story was the same in India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Bangladesh. However, India won the match comfortably, but Virat Kohli let himself and his fans be frustrated with another disappointing innings.

Kohli’s struggles continued in India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Bangladesh, as he was dismissed after scoring just 20 runs. Facing spinner Rishad Hossain, the right-handed batter attempted a cut shot but ended up giving a simple catch to Soumya Sarkar at backward point.

Virat Kohli finds new weakness as his struggle continues with the bat in the ICC Champions Trophy

This was the sixth time when Kohli fell to a wrist spinner in ODIs. His weakness against deliveries outside the off-stump has already been a concern in Test cricket, but wrist spinners are now proving to be a challenge for the Indian batting icon in ODIs as well.

Now, all the focus shifts to the high-octane India-Pakistan clash on Sunday (February 23). Kohli has decided to put more effort into his training in Dubai. Notably, Virat always believe in giving more and more in the practice and trying everything at best, rest is just out of one’s control.

Currently, a picture is doing the rounds on social media, and it’s been claimed that Virat Kohli arrived at the practice session three hours before the scheduled time to leave no stone unturned ahead of the mega India-Pakistan clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

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It is also being claimed that the former Indian skipper even called top UAE bowlers for extra practice, ensuring he is fully prepared for the big battle with the Men in Green.

Virat Kohli on the cusp of breaking Chris Gayle’s record

Meanwhile, Kohli is on the verge of making history in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, as he is set to become the tournament’s all-time leading run scorer. The 36-year-old is currently playing in his fourth edition of the Champions Trophy, where he has already amassed 551 runs.

Virat now needs 240 runs to break Chris Gayle’s (791 runs) record and become the all-time leading run scorer in ICC Champions Trophy history. Kohli had made his Champions Trophy debut in 2009, and he played a key role in India’s title triumph in 2013 under MS Dhoni.

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Four years later, the dashing Delhi batter led the Indian cricket team to the Champions Trophy final in 2017 but lost the trophy to Pakistan. Now, in 2025, Kohli has another chance to add another milestone to his illustrious career.

Virat Kohli lead run chart against Pakistan

Pakistan is one of his favorite rivals, and Kohli would be eager to regain his form and, as in the past, lead the team to a win in the upcoming clash in Dubai. Kohli has been a nightmare for Pakistan in ICC white-ball tournaments, where he holds the record for the most runs against the Men in Green across the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, and Champions Trophy.

Having faced Pakistan 14 times in the ICC white-ball tournaments, Kohli has so far amassed an impressive 645 runs at a stunning average of 80.62.




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