Not India! Sunil Gavaskar picks the favorites for the 2025 Champions Trophy

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of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 It is set to be one of the most anticipated cricket tournaments in recent years. The event is scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025 and organized in collaboration with Pakistan and the UAEthe excitement surrounding the tournament is palpable. Cricket fans around the world are looking forward to a tough competition as eight teams fight for supremacy in a highly charged atmosphere. This high-stakes tournament promises exciting cricket and intense competition, especially as the action takes place in two cricket-loving nations.

Sunil Gavaskar picks the favorites for the 2025 Champions Trophy

In the build-up to the famous event, former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar He predicted the tournament favorites, favoring Pakistan to dominate. Speaking Star SportsGavaskar pointed out that playing at home would give Pakistan a huge advantage and make them a strong contender.

He pointed out that despite India’s impressive performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup finals, it was always a challenge to beat a team on a familiar ground, as was evident in their eventual defeat. Gavaskar said India dominated the tournament but emphasized that Pakistan’s home advantage would make them the team to beat in the upcoming tournament.

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“The tag of favorites should be given to the Pakistan home team because it is not easy to beat any team in their home conditions. India lost in the final of ODI World Cup 2023 but before that they put up clinical performances and won ten matches. So I feel Pakistan are favorites in the upcoming tournament.” Gavaskar said.

The most awaited fight of the tournament

One of the most awaited matches of the tournament is the match between India and Pakistan. In the year Scheduled for February 23, 2025 in Dubai, this high-profile clash has captured the imagination of cricket fans across the globe. With both teams having a rich rivalry history in their fan base and seasons, the tournament is set to be a very exciting contest. Gavaskar’s comments for Pakistan’s home advantage will add more focus to the match as the fans anticipate a spectacular fightback on the field.

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