Glenn Maxwell Leads Australia in ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The Australian team's chances in the tournament have been boosted by Maxwell's recent performances, and Watson believes that he will be the standout player for the team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, making him a key player to watch in the tournament.
Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has named Glenn Maxwell as the standout player for Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, citing his impressive form in the Big Bash League and his incredible innings against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup.
The ICC Champions Trophy is being held in Pakistan for the first time in almost three decades, with eight teams participating in the tournament. Australia is in Group B, alongside England, South Africa, and Afghanistan, while India is playing all its matches in the UAE due to security concerns. Despite the team being without key players Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc, Watson still thinks Australia will be hard to beat.
The Australian squad includes Steve Smith, Sean Abbott, and Glenn Maxwell, among others. Maxwell had a successful World Cup 2023 campaign and finished top scorer in the latest BBL edition, accumulating 325 runs at a strike rate of 186.78. Watson expects Maxwell to dominate the Champions Trophy, saying he has his best cricket ahead of him over the next two to three years.
The tournament will begin on February 22, with Australia's first match against England, and the final will be played on March 9. With a mix of experienced and young talent, Australia is looking to make a strong impression in the tournament, and Glenn Maxwell is expected to play a key role in their campaign.
