'Everything will be forgotten if...': Harbhajan Singh's message for Virat Kohli as India faces Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy showdown

With India and Pakistan set to face off in the ICC Champions Trophy, former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has shown unwavering faith in India's prospects whilst backing Virat Kohli to produce a decisive performance.

In his pre-match commentary, Harbhajan emphasised Kohli's capability to influence the match outcome with a substantial innings, noting that a century would overshadow his recent form concerns.



"Everyone is saying that Virat Kohli did not score runs. I am saying that Virat Kohli does not have a better chance than this. Whatever happened in the last four to five months, everything will be forgotten if tomorrow he scores a century in this match. Then the world remembers. So there is full hope for Virat, and I want to make a prediction that tomorrow is Virat's day. Virat will score runs, and if Virat scores runs, India always wins,\" Harbhajan told ANI.


The former Indian bowler identified India as the frontrunners for the contest, pointing to their comprehensive team composition.

"India are favourites because their batting and bowling both are good, and also they won their last match here [Dubai], and with that experience, they will move forward. Whereas Pakistan has come to Dubai after losing in Pakistan, and they have played on better pitches, but here they will get a little slow pitch, and adjusting to a slow pitch will be difficult for them. India is the favourite in my point of view, and India will win this match because India's team is the best," he said.


This significant encounter will test India's historical supremacy over Pakistan in major ICC competitions.

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has designated India as favourites for the crucial match against defending champions Pakistan in the ongoing Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, according to RevSportz. The contest carries significant importance as both teams vie for supremacy. Pakistan needs a victory to sustain their tournament hopes, whilst India aims to maintain their outstanding record against their rivals.


Prior to this significant fixture, whilst Shoaib identified India as clear favourites, he noted that outstanding individual performances could determine the final result. As the match approaches, excitement builds with both sides preparing for an anticipated competitive encounter.