Defending champions Pakistan enter the Champions Trophy riding high on three successive ODI series wins against South Africa, Zimbabwe and Australia. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has said that they will be dangerous in their home conditions.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan will have "enough depth to be dangerous in home conditions" in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan have the benefit of playing at home conditions as the country is set to co-host a senior ICC event for the first time since the World Cup in 1996.

Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri believes Pakistan, the defending champions, could be formidable contenders in the ICC Champions Trophy, especially in home conditions. Despite the absence of Saim Ayub due to injury,

Ravi Shastri and Pakistan Team. (Source:X/Twitter) is all set to host the upcoming edition of the Champions Trophy, slated to commence on February 19. The marquee ODI tournament will be the first ICC tournament Pakistan will be hosting after nearly 29 years.

Pakistan will start their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against New Zealand on February 19 at the National Stadium in Karachi.

Former India coach Ravi Shastri warns against rushing paceman Jasprit Bumrah into action for the Champions Trophy if he's not fully fit, citing his injury history. With India's title hopes at stake, cricket legends stress managing Bumrah’s fitness.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels that Pakistan can be very dangerous side in home conditions. Shastri and Ricky Ponting have backed the side to reach the semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025.

Former India coach Ravi Shastri and Australian legend Ricky Ponting believe Pakistan, despite missing opener Saim Ayub, have the depth and pace attack to be formidable in the Champions Trophy. Led by fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah,