The final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is just a few days away and discussions have intensified in the cricket world about this great match.
The teams of India and New Zealand will face each other in Dubai, where the eyes of the fans will be on giants like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Meanwhile, former veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has a slightly different opinion. According to him, India’s real “game-changer” will be someone else.
Ashwin’s big statement: Iyer will be a game-changer for India
Ravichandran Ashwin made a shocking statement on his YouTube channel “Ash Ki Baat”. He said that Shreyas Iyer can prove to be the most important player for India in this big match. Ashwin believes that Iyer’s aggression against spin and ability to withstand pressure makes him different from other batsmen.
Ashwin said, “For me the game-changer will be Shreyas Iyer. This is because of his recent form. He has performed well against New Zealand before and is in great rhythm in this tournament as well.”
He also praised Iyer’s mental strength and said, “Robin Uthappa had asked him how he stays so calm? So he said, ‘I have worked on my breathing technique.’ This player has performed brilliantly in the 2023 World Cup.”
Ashwin also told that Virat Kohli is getting the direct benefit of Iyer’s batting.
“Virat Kohli is able to play the way he is because Shreyas Iyer is batting fearlessly against spin. When there is a partnership between Virat and Shreyas, the opposition captain cannot apply spin choke. Shreyas is taking all the pressure off Virat.”
Preparation for the final match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The final of the Champions Trophy 2025 between India and New Zealand will be played in Dubai on March 9. India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs in the group stage, but India has never won against New Zealand in the final of ICC tournaments, be it the 2000 Champions Trophy final or the 2021 World Test Championship.
This match is an opportunity for Team India to change history. Virat Kohli is in great form and Shreyas Iyer has also returned to form.
After Ashwin’s statement, the pressure on Iyer will definitely increase, but if he can capitalize on this opportunity, he can play a big role in getting the trophy for India.
