Delhi: Now only 10 days are left for the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, and all the teams are preparing for it. The Indian team is going to land as the major contender in this tournament, as it won the T20 World Cup last year and reached the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup. In such a situation, former veteran off -spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that apart from India, some teams are strong.
Recently, Ashwin, who retired from international cricket, described India and New Zealand as strong teams, but also said that Australia cannot be taken lightly.
Ashwin believes that India should have played in a triangular tournament instead of bilateral series against England for better preparation for the Champions Trophy. He said on his YouTube channel, “India will get a domestic environment like a domestic environment in Dubai, where teams will feel that they are playing under Indian conditions. This will cause trouble for other teams. Will preparation for India’s Champions Trophy be sufficient by playing against England? ”
Ashwin also said that Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa, who are playing under the circumstances of Pakistan, will get the benefit in the Champions Trophy. He reminded that India has played only against England before this big tournament and the last T20 World Cup in Dubai had no memorable experience for India.
Team challenging New Zealand
He said, “After India, the New Zealand is one of the strongest teams in the Champions Trophy. However, without Saudi and Bolt, his bowling attack raises questions. New Zealand has inexperienced but good players, and this team is ready to challenge. ”
Australia described as champion team
Ashwin said that Australia has always been a strong team in the ICC tournaments. He said, “Steve Smith is as brilliant as captain and he will captain the team in the Champions Trophy. I always feel that Australia is a champion team, which is at the top of its game in major tournaments. “
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