Indian cricket star Virat Kohli is said to have sustained an injury during a training session on Friday, just ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand on March 9. As per Pakistan’s Geo News, Kohli hurt his ankle when a ball struck near his knee, forcing him to halt his practice.
The Indian medical team swiftly attended to him, applying a spray and wrapping the affected area with a bandage.
Management gives update on Virat Kohli:
Despite the concern, the team management reassured that Kohli’s injury is not severe and he is expected to be ready for the final. Following the incident, Kohli remained on the field and observed the rest of the team’s training. Kohli has been a vital player for India throughout this tournament and will play a pivotal role in the final, scheduled for Sunday in Dubai.
Virat Kohli’s performance in Champions Trophy 2025:
The star batsman has been in superb form throughout the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. In four matches, he has accumulated 217 runs, boasting an impressive average of 72.33 and a strike rate of 83.14. Kohli has been consistently performing, with a century against Pakistan and a match-winning 84 against Australia. He is India’s top scorer and the fourth-highest run-getter in the tournament.
The India vs New Zealand final is expected to be a thrilling contest. India remains unbeaten in the tournament, while New Zealand has only lost once – to India in the group stage. This marks India’s third consecutive ICC tournament final, following the 2023 ODI World Cup and the 2024 T20 World Cup finals.