Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener, Abdur Rauf addressed the constant debate and comparisons between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam and left many surprised with his bold statement on the best batters in world cricket at the moment.
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Notably, all these players have been struggling to score runs for a long time, but Rohit Sharma had shown glimpses of his form with a stunning 119 off 90 balls against England.
Abdur Rauf refuses to predict India-Pakistan showdown winner
Meanwhile, fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the high-stakes India vs. Pakistan clash in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on February 13. The much-awaited clash has everyone talking, and predictions are flying in from all corners.
Rauf further explained, “You can never predict the outcome of an India vs Pakistan match. It’s always a high-pressure game. It’s not just India vs Pakistan; fans from all over the world are invested in this contest. Both teams are strong, so making a prediction is difficult. A month ago, if you had asked me, I would have said India had the upper hand, but with Bumrah in the squad. With his absence, it’s much harder to call.”
Abdur Rauf picks New Zealand as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 winner
Surprisingly, Rauf ignored his home team Pakistan, and even India and picked the Black Caps as the strongest favourite to win the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
He signed off by saying, “New Zealand is my top pick; they are a well-balanced, experienced side with a strong batting line-up, quality bowlers, and good spinners. More importantly, they have a good understanding of their game plans, which gives them an edge over other teams.”
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