India's vice-captain and star batsman Shubman Gill has defended the importance of the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry. This comes as the two teams gear up for a face-off in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday in Dubai. The match has ignited debates about whether it has lost its charm over the years and turned one-sided in India's favor.

Ponting said the one-day format suits Gill’s style of batting, and hoped the 25-year-old will soon translate that success into Test cricket

Shubman Gill said the lack of dew in Dubai has made chasing a trickier proposition and his team would prefer putting runs on the board in the game vs Pakistan.