Wasim Akram Tips India as Favorites Over Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy

Quick Summary

• Pakistan begins its ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against New zealand in Karachi on February 19.
• They are in Group A alongside India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. Strong recent performances against Australia and South Africa have boosted their ODI credentials.
• Concerns remain, as their tri-series performance against South Africa and New zealand highlighted weaknesses in the team’s bowling and consistency.
• Wasim Akram criticized Pakistan’s squad composition, stating their bowling lacks strength, spinners are missing, openers are unreliable, and team balance is questionable compared to other contenders like india. He labeled reaching the semifinals as a “big achievement.”
• Babar Azam has started opening matches due to Saim Ayub’s absence after suffering an ankle fracture.
• Inconsistency continues to be a recurring issue for Pakistan in ICC tournaments.

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