ICC Champions Trophy 2025: “Pakistan has the edge”
Pakistan’s former cricket Mohammad YouSuf believes India and New Zealand are the most balanced sides for the upcoming Trophy Champions. While choosing these two groups among the favorites, he also believes that Pakistan’s home will have an advantage.
India and New Zealand come to this Trophy Champions on the back of fantastic victories under their belt. India broke England 3-0 in the ODI three-game ODI, while New Zealand won the triple series of Pakistan and South Africa.
Mohammad YouSuf excited about Champions Trophy
During a show on Samaa TV, Mohammad YouSuf expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming Trophy Champions. He wants Pakistan’s team to execute how PCB worked hard to renovate the stadiums and praised the Board of Directors for renovation.
“I am very excited like every Pakistan. After 29 years, Pakistan hosts an ICC event. If Pakistan reaches the final, then they will play at home. I wish Pakistan’s cricket play exactly the way PCB worked for to renovate the stadiums.
Pakistan hosted an ICC event for the last time in 1996, when the ODI World Cup played in the country. Pakistan has jointly hosted the World Cup during this period alongside India and Sri Lanka. The Champions Trophy 2025 is the first ICC tournament in the country since 1996.
India, New Zealand the most balanced sides, Mohammad YouSuf claims
When asked about the most balanced sides of the tournament, Mohammad YouSuf chose India and New Zealand as them. YouSuf thinks New Zealand has a good side according to these conditions in both the Batting and Bowling section.
“They have a good side according to the conditions of the subject. They have three quality fast pellets and good springs. They have a compact top six in batting. Side, “YouSuf observed.
However, the former batter considers that Pakistan has the edge of playing in well -known home conditions that will fit their style. Mohammad YouSuf also informed Pakistan to play calculated cricket in the tournament and rotate a strike against the spreads.
“Pakistan has the advantage because they play in home conditions. But they have to play calculated cricket in the tournament. We have recently played to turn Wickets. We have to play in the gaps against the spinning. Rotate the strike and play fewer dots,” he added. YouSuf.
Pakistan’s program in Champions Trophy 2025
Pakistan will launch their campaign on February 19 against New Zealand in Karachi. It is the same contrast they have faced recently in the final of the Tri-Series series. Green men will then travel to Dubai to confront India leaders.
They will then play Bangladesh on February 27 at Rawalpindi in their team’s final match. The first two teams from each team will qualify for the semifinals. Recently, Pakistan lost the final three series in Karachi in New Zealand, which asked questions about their ability.
2025-02-17 14:13:00