Top 3 players to check out for in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

2. Allah Ghazanfar

Everyone's talking about Allah Ghazanfar as Afghanistan prepares to make its ICC Champions Trophy debut. The youthful spinner is being tipped as the next big thing in Afghan cricket, and his performances have already made an impact. Combined with Rashid Khan, he provides a potent spin tandem that can bother any batting lineup.

Afghanistan's success in the Champions Trophy will depend on its bowlers, and Ghazanfar's efforts will be critical. His ability to tolerate pressure and perform on a colossal stage makes him a player to watch. In 11 ODIs, Ghazanfar has 21 wickets at an economy rate of little above four and a remarkable average of 13.57, demonstrating his outstanding control and wicket-taking abilities.