Highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 kicks off on 19 February, bringing together eight of cricket's top nations to compete in the prestigious tournament.
This type of competition, which is done by Pakistanthey will see India play all his matches in United Arab Emirates (UAE) under a mixed model due to political conflicts. As the defending champions from the 2013 edition, India enter the tournament with a strong team, led by the captain. Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Shubman Gill. With a combination of experience and youth, the Men in Blue are determined to reclaim the trophy and re-establish their dominance in international cricket.
India's top player for Champions Trophy 2025
Recently, former Pakistani wicketkeeper batsman Kamran Akmal shared his thoughts on Hardik Pandya during his stay on his YouTube channel.
“The most important player in the Indian team, without him the playing XI is incomplete is Hardik Pandya,” Kamran said.
Akmal also emphasized how important Pandya's role is to India's chances in the upcoming Champions Trophy. “He's my favorite, he's amazing with the ball and the ball. He's also finished the game,” Akmal concluded.
His comments reflect Hardik's interest in the all-India sentiment. His actions are not only important, but they are very important, especially in high-speed games.
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Unforgettable against Pakistan in ODI format
Hardik has had several memorable performances against Pakistan from 2017 to 2023. In T20Is, he played 7 matches and scored 209 runs at an impressive rate of 69.66, with a best score of 87. ability to speed up the innings. With the ball, Hardik also contributed, taking important wickets, with figures of 2/34 being one of his most famous performances.
He bowled 41.5 overs in the match, maintaining an economy of 5.13 and an average of 26.87. Hardik's versatility allowed him to excel in both batting and bowling, making him a key player in India's plans against Pakistan this season. His performance included impressive knocks, solid fielding, and excellent execution, which helped India win the match against their opponents.