Pakistan Eyes ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Glory
The tournament promises to be an exciting one, with Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, and Australia predicted to be the strongest teams to reach the semi-finals, and the current Pakistani squad being stronger on paper than the 2017 Champions Trophy-winning team.
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed expressed confidence in the team's chances of winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, citing the team's strength and home advantage, and drew parallels with the 2017 Champions Trophy-winning team.
Sarfaraz Ahmed recalled the advice he gave to his players ahead of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final against India, which Pakistan won by 180 runs. He advised his players to "relax" and "forget the result" of their previous match against India, as they had beaten strong teams before. The team's senior players, including Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez, also played a crucial role in motivating the team after their initial loss.
The former captain highlighted key players such as Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman, who have evolved significantly since the 2017 tournament, and praised the team's depth and balance, mentioning players like Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Naseem Shah. He emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum and staying focused to achieve success.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to start on February 19 and run until March 9, with Pakistan facing New Zealand in the opening match, and the India-Pakistan clash scheduled for February 23. The tournament will feature eight teams, with matches being held in Pakistan and Dubai, and the grand final scheduled for March 9 in Lahore.
With the team's strength and home advantage, Pakistan is poised to make a strong run in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and fans can catch all the action on Geo News' show "Harna Mana Hai", featuring expert commentary and analysis from former cricketers Rashid Latif, Mohammad Amir, and Ahmed Shehzad.
