The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is back after a gap of 8 years and is all set to create a big buzz among cricket fans all around. Although this tournament is mostly about the top teams with highly experienced players, there are few names that will be featuring in this tourney for the very first time. Let’s explore some of the top players to watch out for in this highly coveted ICC cricket tournament.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025
1. Varun Chakravarthy (India)
Considered India’s very own “mystery spinner,” 33-year-old Varun Chakravarthy has only lately bloomed in international cricket. Having shown outstanding performance in the Indian Premier League, he debuted T20I for India in 2021. Chakravarthy has worked on his fitness and form to ensure a comeback despite injuries and setbacks.
Well, he came up with some breathtaking performances against the England team in the recently concluded T20 series. Moreover, Varun bagged the Man of the Series Award and presented his strong contention for the Indian cricket squad for the Champion’s trophy 2025.
Even the best batsmen can find trouble with his unusual bowling techniques; he will be eager to leave his mark in the Champions Trophy.
2. Nahid Rana (Bangladesh)
Nahid Rana, 22, has become among Bangladesh’s most promising fast bowlers in the recent times. Rising six feet five inches, he made his Test debut against Sri Lanka in March 2024 and impressed with his raw pace and ability to regularly bowl above 140km/h.
He set a record for the fastest delivery by a Bangladeshi bowler by delivering a ball in a Test match against Pakistan at 152km/h. He is a player to keep an eye on in the Champions Trophy because of his aggressive approach and skill for breaking partnerships in the middle overs.
3. Allah Ghazanfar (Afghanistan)
Aged just 17, Allah Ghazanfar’s remarkable spin bowling has already made his grab some big eyeballs worldwide. Standing six feet two inches, this young genius comes from Paktia province in Afghanistan. He proved his mettle in a recent ODI against South Africa by taking 3 wickets for just 20 runs, completely dismantling the opposition. As Afghanistan makes their Champions Trophy debut, his ability to spin the ball both ways and keep a close economy rate makes him quite valuable.
4. Jacob Bethell (England)
Originally from Barbados, 21-year-old Jacob Bethell is a dynamic batting all-rounder now representing England. Originally noticed during the 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, he was instrumental in England’s path to the championship. Bethell made his senior international debut in September 2024 and already shown his ability with a match-winning 44 off 24 balls against Australia in the recent T20 series. He is a flexible player to watch in the tournament thanks to his forceful batting approach and handy left-arm spin.
5. Brydon Carse ( England)
29-year-old Brydon Carse, born in South Africa, has shown great fast bowling ability for England. Making his ODI in July 2021, he immediately showed promise by compiling a five-wicket haul against Pakistan. Often clocking speeds around 91 mph (146km/h), Carse made his Test debut against Pakistan in October 2024 claiming four wickets in the game.
Known for his raw pace, Carse is a great presence on the field because of his capacity to create bounce and deliver quickly.
Summing it up
Even though these players will be featuring in the Champions Trophy 2025 for the very first time, they are all set to leave a long lasting impact on cricket fans globally. Cricket fans will be eager to see how these names perform and support the achievements of their particular teams as they take front stage internationally. Watch out for these players as they might turn out to be tournament breakthrough stars. Stay Tuned.
