Neither Babar Azam nor Rohit Sharma! Tim Southee predicts leading races in Champions Trophy 2025
Former New Zealand cricket Tim Southee has aroused discussions with its bold prediction for ICC Champions Trophy 2025should start on February 19 in Pakistan.
The bold prediction of the Southee team
In a recent video that shares International Caucasian Council (ICC)Southee was supported by Kane Williamson and Head Travis as a probable best runners in the prestigious tournament.
Southee pointed out Williamson’s adaptability in all conditions, calling him a player with “Phenomenal one -day record.” The New Zealand captain, known for his calm and composed striking, collected 6,810 rides at 165 ODIS, an average of 48.64, with 13 centuries and 45 fifties. His previous appearances in Trophy Champion Tournaments further reinforced his case, as he scored 345 running in only six ups, an average of 69.00, including a century and three fifties.
“I think Wickketti would be pretty good in Pakistan. Kane Williamson would be there up there. Just think about his ability to adapt to different conditions. We have seen his experience in different conditions, his success in different conditions, and he is a guy who has phenomenal One day record, “” Southee said.
Former Pacer Black Caps also called Travis Head as a strong candidate for the title of highest runners, praising his aggressive approach. Head, who played a key role in the Australian Victory of the ODO 2023 World Cup, scored 2,645 rides in 69 ODIS, an average of 44.08, with a hit of over 104 of his six centuries shows his ability to dominate opposition attacks.
“Maybe Travis Head, I think he’s a dangerous player. He was highlighted in the last edition of the World Cup. I think he’ll like the Wickkets in Pakistan. Australia was historically strong in the world’s events, and I’m sure this time will there, “ Added southee.
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No room for Babar Azam and Rohit Sharma in Southee’s choice of blows
Southee’s exclusion Babar Azam and Rohit Sharma From his best choices he came as a surprise, given their status two of the world’s best dough games. Babar is currently holding the number 1 rankings in the ICC male game with 795 grades, while Rohit follows with 765 points. Both players are expected to play key roles for their teams, which makes Southee’s missing an interesting conversation.
Also, Rohit and Babar were leading runners for India and Pakistan in recent ICC events, mostly OPA and T20I World Cup.
The upcoming champion trophy promises to be electrifying the tournament, and New Zealand has started his campaign against the host Pakistan on February 19, while Australia is facing the arched rival England on February 2nd. While the cricket world is getting ready for action, all eyes will be on Williamson and go to see if they can justify Southee’s confidence and appear as the best runners of the tournament.
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