BJP president Amit Shah has defiantly said India and Pakistan will not play in each other's country as part of bilateral series but can play in international events - as is the case with ICC Champions Trophy final and World Hockey League semifinal on Sunday.
India and Pakistan are all set to lock horns on Sunday at the Oval for the title clash. Pakistan marched their way into the finals after beating England by 8 wickets in the first semi-final while India paved their way after beating Bangladesh by 9 wickets in the second semi-final.
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur believes his bowlers have 'no option' but to attack India's in-form top order to give themselves the best chance of winning the ICC Champions Trophy final on Sunday.
While Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed will lead his side against India in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 at the Oval on Sunday, his uncle Mehboob Hasan who stays in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh will be cheering for India. India are defending their title.
Pakistan have taken the cricket world by a storm after they thumped England to set up a clash against India in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. Shahid Afridi feels Sarfraz Ahmed has been given a chance to create a legacy.
Former Indian batsman, Virender Sehwag is known for his distinguished on his Twitter handle. But this time, the right-handed cricketer criticised the people who made fun of Pakistan's current skipper Sarfraz Ahmed for his English speaking skills.
Javed Miandad said that both India and Pakistan have an equal chance of clinching the final of the Champions Trophy. Whereas, former Pakistan captain, Aamer Sohail believes that India is currently the better side but they could get complacent.
Former Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar feels Bangladesh had to do something special against India to make it to the final.
Pakistan face an uphill task against title contenders India in the final of ICC Champions Trophy 2017. Mohammad Amir, who missed Pakistan's semi-final match against England, believes Virat Kohli's wicket will them an advantage.
After suffering a 124-run defeat to India in their ICC Champions Trophy 2017 opener, Pakistan have bounced back strongly and look to lift their maiden Champions Trophy title. Imran Khan feels Pakistan must not put India to bat first in the summit clash.
India vs Pakistan Final Live Online Streaming: India's quest to defend their ICC Champions Trophy title will be tested when they take on Pakistan at The Oval on Sunday. IND vs PAK live streaming will be on Hotstar and broadcast on Star Sports.
BCCI CEO Rahul Johri was not available for comment on the board’s guest list while a member of the Supreme Court-appointed CoA said they were “not involved in the distribution of complimentary tickets”.
The All-India junior selection committee met on Friday to select the teams, a BCCI release stated.
BCCI has made it clear that their stand remains the same and the state associations can't allow outstation players in their T20 leagues. 88 outstation cricketers registered with the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association to play in the TNPL.
Rohit Sharma said his focus in terms of batting technique over the last few years has been incessantly based on 'balance'. He revealed how his promotion in the order during Champions Trophy 2013 had allowed him to do so, and also subsequently transformed his career.
Hasan Ali has exuded a sense of maturity and awareness beyond age to emerge as his country's bowling spearhead in a short time. He has been Pakistan's leading wicket taker in the ongoing Champions Trophy.
India and Pakistan will lock horns on Sunday for the title clash at The Oval. India are seeking to defend their crown while Pakistan, on the other side, are looking to win their first Champions Trophy.
Rod Tucker would be the third umpire while Kumar Dharmasena will be the reserve umpire. Richard Kettleborough was earlier umpire for India's semi-final against Bangladesh.
Pakistan have a poor record against India in ICC tournaments and it is only the second time that the two teams meet in a final of a tournament that is sanctioned by the international body.
Shikhar Dhawan posted an image on his Instagram in which he is having lunch with teammates Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma and the families of the players. India play Pakistan in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 on Sunday.
Pakistan started the ICC Champions Trophy woefully, providing an example of why they're the lowest ranked, but as the tournament progressed, they've come good. Sarfraz Ahmed has captained Pakistan to wins over top-ranked South Africa, Sri Lanka and hosts England.
Pakistan bowling coach Azhar Mahmood said that Mohammad Amir is fit for selection but did not categorically confirm whether he will play against India or not. Pakistan have bowling options, with Aamir's replacement Rumman Raees performed for Pakistan against England.
In his autobiography Harmison also stated that in 2004 he had even gone on to see a psychologist about his 'demons'. He said he suffered from depression on long tours abroad but found it pursued him even in a home series.
Aamer Sohail's comment that 'external factors' played a role in Pakistan's passage forward into the ICC Champions Trophy created a furore on both sides of the border. Former cricketers Basit Ali, Harbhajan Singh and Sourav Ganguly condemned the remarks.
England's Test captain Joe Root said that the team have made significant improvements in limited overs cricket and that they would be now looking forward to the World Cup that the country will be hosting in 2019.



