It’s not Babar Azam! Halbhajan Singh will nominate Pakistani star who could be a threat to India in the Champions Trophy 2025
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 It is scheduled to start on February 19th, and matches are scheduled at Pakistan and uae. The revival of this marquee event eight years later created great excitement among cricket fans around the world. Eight teams fight it for the prestigious trophy, and the tournament promises a thrilling encounter between the best aspects of cricket in the world.
India-Pakistan Clash: Most Predicted Match in the Tournament
Among the famous fixtures, the India-Pakistan clash is expected to be one of the most thrilling games in the tournament. The Arch Rivals have long-standing rivalry, making their encounter a sight for cricket enthusiasts. India has dominated Pakistan in recent ICC events, but the unpredictable nature of the contest keeps fans on the edge of their seats.
Harbhajan Singh chooses Pakistani stars who can take the game from India
Former Indian offspinner Harbhajan Singh He recently shared his views on the upcoming India-Pakistan match, “exaggerating” it, stating that the quality gap between the two teams will become a one-sided event. However, he acknowledged that one Pakistani batsman could pose a major challenge to Fakar Zaman, a key issue for India.
“India and Pakistan. You heard it right – this is an exaggerated match. There’s nothing there. Look at their main batters. Their star batters are Babar Azam, India. His average against is 31. The top batter should be 50 years old. After that, there is Rizwan, a good player, but his average against India is 25. The average is 46. That’s a good average. Fahar can take the game from India.” Harbhajan said as the Times now quotes.
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Halbhajan raises doubts about Pakistan’s ability to fight India
The former cricketer also expressed doubts about Pakistan’s ability to challenge India, saying their batting lineup is inconsistent with the depth needed to compete at the highest level.
“Faheem Ashraf averages 12.5! I don’t think he’ll be a big threat. Saud Shakeel averages eight against India. Looking at their batting lineup, I’m confident that this team will even compete. I won’t get it.” He added.