Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim has said that Team India has the ideal combination to win the 2025 Champions Trophy as well. While saying that New Zealand are a strong side, he kept his faith in India’s ability to lift the trophy as well. However, Team India will take on New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday, March 9.
During a discussion on Star Sports, Saba Karim said, “Oh yes, I think India have got the right kind of players to win this Champions Trophy. After 2013, we had the opportunity to win in 2017, but this time around, I think India have got the right kind of players to win on a track like that because India have got spinners, and they are filled with experienced batters. Shreyas Iyer is in good form.”
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“I am not even going towards Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Those two are your experienced batters. But having said that, I do believe that New Zealand can turn out to be formidable opponents because they are very high on their work ethics and energy. They are so spirited. So one can expect a good fight, but, in the end, I have full faith in my team,” the former India selector further added.
In a separate discussion on Star Sports, Sanjay Bangar also opened up that Team India are the favourites heading into the 2025 Champions Trophy final as well.
“We had settled the account of the 2019 (World Cup semi-final) loss in the 2023 World Cup semi-final. So there are no accounts to be settled now. The scales are definitely tilted towards India. There is no need to peek into history because the Indian team’s present is very bright and I see a good future as well. When you have reached such a big stage after working so hard, you want to win the tournament. The Indian team’s form is looking good. Whether we talk about batting or bowling, all bases are covered. I feel it shouldn’t be that difficult if the Indian team follows just the basics,” Saba Karim concluded.
