“Hopes Are Very Excessive”: Irfan Pathan On India’s Prospects In Champions Trophy 2025 | Cricket Information

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes India’s white-ball staff is “settled” and backed the Rohit Sharma-led facet to carry the upcoming Champions Trophy. The Champions Trophy is returning after greater than seven years, and India will see it as a possibility so as to add one other ICC title to its title cupboard, particularly after the T20 World Cup success in Barbados. Within the final version, India made its method to the ultimate however fell brief towards its arch-rival Pakistan and succumbed to a 180-run defeat. This time round, India will look to go all the best way and take centerstage with the trophy in India’s grasp.

With the event only a month away from graduation, Irfan feels India has an excellent probability to deliver the title residence.

“Crew India can as a result of for those who take a look at the white-ball staff, it’s just about settled. So as to add to that, there are a few younger gun gamers, that may be added as nicely. Certainly one of them is Nitish Kumar Reddy. That can solely make the staff stronger. Loads of choices. Bowling can be very essential. The hopes are very excessive,” Irfan mentioned in a video posted by Star Sports activities on X.

The eight-team occasion will comprise 15 matches within the 50-over format and can be held throughout Pakistan and Dubai. The earlier version finalists, India and Pakistan, are scheduled to face on February 23 in Dubai.

Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi will function the three venues in Pakistan, internet hosting the event. Every venue will stage three group matches, with Lahore internet hosting the second semi-final.

Lahore is about to host the ultimate on March 9 until India qualifies, by which case the ultimate can be performed in Dubai. Each the semi-finals and the ultimate could have reserve days.

Pakistan will face New Zealand within the Group A opener in Karachi on February 19. The Dubai leg will start the subsequent day, with India taking up Bangladesh.

Champions Trophy Teams:

Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh and Group B: South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, England.

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