Before Champions Trophy Final, Virat Kohli suffers injury scare, hit during practice
India faced a significant injury scare ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand when star batter Virat Kohli was hit near his knee during a training session at the ICC Academy in Dubai. Kohli, who has been instrumental in India’s campaign, experienced pain and was forced to stop practicing. The medical staff promptly attended to him, applying a pain-relieving spray and wrapping the affected area.
Despite the scare, Kohli remained on the field and observed the rest of the training session, indicating that the injury was not severe. The Indian coaching staff confirmed that Kohli is expected to be fit for the final, which is a huge relief for the team. Kohli has been the top scorer for India in crucial matches, including a century against Pakistan and a match-winning 84 against Australia.
If Kohli were unavailable, Rishabh Pant would likely replace him, which would be a significant change given Pant’s lack of recent 50-over experience. However, with Kohli set to play, India will look to him to continue his form and help secure the title.