The stage is set for the Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to kick off on February 19. The highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan is scheduled to take place on February 23. Before that, the Indian team will face off against Bangladesh on February 20. As the India-Pakistan match approaches, the war of words has begun. Now, former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has weighed in with his thoughts.
In an interview with the ICC, Sarfaraz Ahmed reminisced about the Champions Trophy 2017 and how it boosted the morale of the Pakistan team. In a video, Sarfaraz Ahmed is seen saying that when they defeated England, their confidence skyrocketed. The team faced off against India in the final, but they were not intimidated, having already beaten several strong teams in the tournament. He emphasized that the team just needed to give it their all. The team’s performance was impressive, with players like Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez guiding the younger players.
Sarfaraz Ahmed revealed that the team atmosphere was excellent during that time, thanks to the presence of senior players like Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez. They guided the younger players, which had a visible impact on the team’s performance. Before the final, he told his team not to worry about the outcome, but to just give their 100%. This strategy paid off, as Pakistan went on to defeat India by a massive 180 runs in the Champions Trophy 2017 final, with Sarfaraz Ahmed as the team’s captain.
