As concerns over the fitness of Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami loom before India's final group-stage game against New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy, star wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul shared a crucial update during a pre-match press briefing.

The Indian national cricket team will face Pakistan in the second group stage match for both nations in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

The cricketing rivalry between India and New Zealand has been characterized by a series of memorable matches and occasional contentious incidents that have heightened the intrigue of their encounters.

Team India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has lavished praise on his teammate and star batter Virat Kohli ahead of his 300th ODI appearance in the Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match against New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday,

Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul is not sure if India would tinker with the winning combination in a big tournament like Champions Trophy despite sealing a semifinal spot, but is certain that the team has learnt to do better in the ICC tournaments,

Rahul appeared in front of the media for a press conference ahead of the India versus New Zealand game, and it clarified that none of the players from the Indian squad are facing any sort of fitness concerns.

KL Rahul was asked if there is any competition with Rishabh Pant for the wicketkeeper's spot in India team in the pre-match press conference ahead of Champions Trophy clash against New Zealand