India star Virat Kohli did not forget his "good friend" Kane Williamson after the team's spectacular win against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai as he sent out a heartfelt message to the Black Caps batter,
After Kane Williamson finished his pep talk, captain Mitchell Santner took centrestage. The animated discussion continued, only the speaker changed.
New Zealand posted 251/7 batting first. However, they were hit with a big blow as Kane Williamson did not come out to field.
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson will not take the field during India's innings in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. Mark Chapman has been brought in as his replacement in the field, as per the official website of ICC.
The Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand is being played at the Dubai International Stadium, on March 9 (Sunday). Rachin Ravindra was always expected to be one of the Kiwis' main performers in this game.
Tim Southee explained how Kiwi youngster Rachin Ravindra wasn't in the scheme of things until a Kane Williamson injury opened the door for him at the ODI WC.