Champions Trophy 2025: Ravi Shastri names India’s most underrated ICC player

as ICC Champions Cup 2025 The edges are closer, the excitement among cricket fans continues to grow. Co-host Pakistan and The UAEThis prestigious tournament promises high-octane action, as teams from all over the world compete for one of the most coveted prizes in cricket. The return of the Champions Cup after an eight-year hiatus has sparked great anticipation, with fans eager to see if the tournament will once again live up to its reputation for exciting contests and memorable performances.

India favorites to shine in another ICC event

Team India enters The Champions Trophy 2025 as one of the top contenders, carrying its rich legacy of performing exceptionally well in ICC events. India’s record in the tournament is tremendous, including title victories in 2002 and 2013. With a balanced squad comprising experienced players and young talent, India is poised to make it strong. The pressure of expectations will be high, but men in blue are no strangers to stepping up when it matters most.

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Ravi Shastri picks India’s most ICC performer

Former coach in India Ravi Shastri He revealed his selection of India’s most decorated players in ICC events: Shekhar Dhawan. Speaking to Sanjana Ganesan in a video shared by the ICC, Shastri highlighted Dhawan’s remarkable contributions to India’s success in global tournaments, especially the Champions Trophy.

“I thought Shikhar Dhawan’s batting in the Champions Trophy over the years, whenever he played, was outstanding. It stood out to me the way he picked up his game for the big events.” Shastri said.

While acknowledging the focus that often falls on India’s star players, Shastri emphasized that Dhawan has flown under the radar despite being a premier performer.

“There is always talk of the big players in the Indian team, the stars, and he flies under the radar. You know, in the big events he was a great player. So, you know I remember a lot of his innings in the Champions Trophy. He was one of the stars of the Champions Trophy, the World Cup. “ICC championships really,” Shastri added.