CT 2025: 5 Potential Breakout Stars
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Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to kick-start from February 19 with Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the opening match.
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Ahead of the highly anticipated ICC tournament, let's look at top five potential breakout stars.
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Image: BCCI1. Varun Chakravarthy (India)
Wrist spinner Varun Chakravarthy will be one of the strongest picks for India. He recently made his ODI debut against England and claimed 14 wickets.
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X/@KhelShl2. Tayyab Tahir (Pakistan)
Batter Tayyab Tahir was a breakout star for Pakistan in the 2023 Emerging Teams Asia Cup. Tahir made his ODI debut for Pakistan in 2024.
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3. Tom Banton (England)
Banton replaced an injured Jacob Bethell in the ODIs against India and in the Champions Trophy. He scored an impressive 38 against India.
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Image: AFP4. Aaron Hardie (Australia)
Seam-bowling all-rounder Aaron Hardie, 26, gets his chance after the sudden retirement of Marcus Stoinis ahead of the Champions Trophy.
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5. Will O'Rourke (New Zealand)
Standing an imposing 6'4 ft, the fast bowler has impressed in his nine ODI matches and is set to play in his first ICC tournament.
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