Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has set high expectations for the national men's team, asking them to not only win the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy but also to secure a victory against arch-rivals India in Dubai on February 23.

Shehbaz Sharif’s comment on the upcoming India vs. Pakistan Champions Trophy clash has sparked a debate. Sharif’s remark raises question about the team’s priorities ahead of the ICC tournament. Pakistan and India will face each other in the group-stage on 23 February.

The highly anticipated clash will occur at Dubai International Stadium, as India has opted not to travel to Pakistan for the tournament.

India v Pakistan Dubai Tickets Sell Out in Minutes | First Sports | N18G The Champions Trophy is set to kick off in two weeks in a hybrid model. Days after tickets for matches in Pakistan went on sale,

Dubai’s travel industry is preparing for a surge in flight and hotel bookings ahead of the highly anticipated match.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wants Pakistan to prevail over India in the upcoming Champions Trophy and then go on to win the global tournament, which is slated to begin on February 19. Notably, Pakistan will play India on February 19 in Dubai.

Pakistan will showcase its newly upgraded stadium at Lahore when it takes on New Zealand in the opening game Saturday of a tri-series cricket tournament, which also involves an understrength South Africa.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has challenged Pakistan’s cricket team to not only aim for the ICC Champions Trophy but also to defeat India on February 23 in Dubai. The revamped Gaddafi Stadium was unveiled at a grand event.