Former New Zealand cricket player TIM SOUTHEE aroused discussions with his daring prediction for the ICC 2025 champions trophyshould start on February 19 in Pakistan.
Daring prediction of Tim Southee
In a recent video shared by the International Cricket Council (ICC)Southee supported Kane Williamson and Travis Head as the best run-details of the prestigious tournament.
Southee highlighted Williamson’s adaptability through the conditions, calling it a player with a “Phenomenal record of a day.” The New Zealand captain, known for his calm and composed strikers, amassed 6,810 points in 165 ODI, with an average of 48.64, with 13 centuries and 45 fiftya. His previous performances in the Champions Trophy tournaments still reinforce his case, because he scored 345 points in just six heats with an average of 69.00, including a century and three fifties.
“I think the counters would be pretty good in Pakistan. Kane Williamson would be up there. Just think of its ability to adapt to different conditions. We have seen his experience in different conditions, his success in different conditions, and it is a guy who has a phenomenal record of a day “,” Said Southee.
The former Black Caps Pace also appointed Travis Head as a solid competitor for the highest record title, renting his aggressive approach. Head, who played a crucial role in the victory of the ODI World Cup in 2023 in Australia, scored 2,645 points in 69 ODI, with an average of 44.08, with a typing rate of more than 104. Its six centuries demonstrate its ability to dominate opposition attacks.
“Maybe Travis Head too, I think he is a dangerous player. He was out of competition in the last edition of the Odi World Cup. I think he will love the counters in Pakistan. Australia has historically been strong in global events, and I am sure they will also be there towards the end this time, “ Addition of Southee.
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No place for Babar Azam and Rohit Sharma in the choice of Southee strikers
The exclusion of the South-South of Babar Azam And Rohit Sharma From his best choices were a surprise, given their status as two of the best ODI strikers in the world. Babar is currently holding classification No. 1 in the ICC male ODI strikers with 795 note points, while Rohit follows closely with 765 points. The two players should play a key role in their respective teams, making Southee’s omission an interesting subject of discussion.
In addition, Rohit and Babar were the main runners for India and Pakistan respectively in the recent CPI events, mainly ODI and T20i World Cups.
The next Champions Trophy promises to be an electrifying tournament, New Zealand launched its campaign against Pakistan hosts on February 19, while Australia will face England from the Rivaux d’Archi on February 22. While the World World is preparing for the action, all eyes will be on Williamson and direct to see if they can justify Southee’s confidence and emerge as the best passers -by in the tournament.
