The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is expected to be one of the most anticipated cricket tournaments in recent years. This event is scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025, and is held in conjunction with Pakistan and UAEThe excitement surrounding the tournament is palpable. Cricket fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the tournament, as eight teams battle it out for supremacy in a tough environment. The tournament, which features high-stakes matchups, promises exciting cricket matches and fierce contests, especially as the game is played in two cricket-loving nations.
Sunil Gavaskar picks favorites for Champions Trophy 2025
Preparing for the famous event, the former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has predicted the favorite players for the tournament, helping Pakistan to be in the spotlight. Still talking Star GamesGavaskar also said that playing at home gives Pakistan a huge advantage, making them a strong contender.
He added that it is always difficult to defeat a team when they play at a familiar venue, as seen when India, despite their impressive form leading to the finals of the 2023 ODI World Cup, lost in the final. Gavaskar admitted that India were the biggest winners in the tournament, but also emphasized that Pakistan's home advantage will give the team the upper hand in the upcoming tournament.
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“The title of favorites should be given to the Pakistan team because it is not easy to beat any team at their home ground. India lost in the final of ODI World Cup 2023 but before that they did well and won ten matches in the tournament. So, I feel that Pakistan is the favorite for the upcoming tournament,” said Gavaskar.
The most anticipated competition
One of the most eagerly awaited matches of the tournament is the encounter between rivals India and Pakistan. Scheduled for February 23, 2025, in Dubai, this epic clash has already captured the imagination of cricket lovers across the globe. With both teams known for their passionate fans and the storied history of their rivalry, this game should be an exciting contest. Gavaskar's comments on Pakistan's home advantage add to the excitement of the rally, as fans look forward to an exciting battle on the field.