Former India captain Virat Kohli scored 52 runs in the third ODI against England which was his last international appearance before Champions Trophy 2025.

As India prepares to kick off their Champions Trophy on February 20 against Bangladesh, all eyes will be on Virat Kohli to get the team moving.

Team India's dressing room atmosphere seems to have significantly improved ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025.

Virat Kohli has the chance of becoming the leading run-scorer in the tournament, going past the legendary Chris Gayle, who scored 791 runs from 17 matches.

Virat Kohli encountered failure on his return to ODI cricket after a brief period. Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, his form will be of paramount importance for the Indian Cricket Team as the 'Men In Blue' are tipped to be one of the favourites for the title this time.

Arjuna Ranatunga advised Virat Kohli to talk with cricketing legends like Sunil Gavaskar and others in order to pass his lean patch.

India captain Rohit Sharma and superstar batsman Virat Kohli enter the Champions Trophy this week with intense focus on their dwindling powers and speculation over when they will retire.Despite intense conjecture about their futures India head coach Gautam Gambhir said the two stalwarts will have "massive roles" to play at the Champions Trophy.

Virat Kohli is set to make the Champions Trophy 2025 a memorable one, with several records within his grasp. As India's legendary batter, Kohli carries high expectations and has a golden opportunity to etch his name further in cricketing history.

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli is expected to play a pivotal role in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which kicks off on Wednesday, February 19. This year's tournament will feature eight teams, with India set to play all their matches in Dubai.