India and New Zealand come into this Champions Trophy on the back of fantastic wins under their belt. India blanked England 3-0 in the three-match ODI series while New Zealand won the tri-series involving Pakistan and South Africa.
During a show on Samaa TV, Mohammad Yousuf expressed his excitement about the upcoming Champions Trophy. He wants Pakistan's team to perform the way PCB has worked hard to renovate the stadiums and lauded the board for the renovation.
Pakistan hosted an ICC event for the last time in 1996 when the ODI World Cup was played in the country. Pakistan jointly hosted the World Cup during that time alongside India and Sri Lanka. The Champions Trophy 2025 is the first ICC tournament in the country since 1996.
India, New Zealand the most balanced sides, claims Mohammad Yousuf
“They have a good side as per the subcontinent conditions. They have three quality fast bowlers and good spinners. They have a solid top six in batting. The wicketkeeper is an all-rounder; they have two spin-bowling all-rounders. India, too, has a balanced side," Yousuf observed.
“Pakistan has the edge because they are playing in home conditions. But they have to play calculated cricket in the tournament. We have played on turning wickets recently. We need to play in the gaps against the spinners. Rotate the strike and play fewer dots," Yousuf added.
Pakistan's schedule in Champions Trophy 2025
They will then play Bangladesh on February 27 in Rawalpindi in their final group match. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-final. Recently, Pakistan lost the tri-series final in Karachi to New Zealand which has raised questions over their capability.
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