Former England bowler Darren Goff has advocated a change in the Champions Trophy format. He said that in the current format, the team just goes out after playing two matches. The number of teams should be increased. He also predicted that India would win the trophy.
Darren International Masters is commenting for Geo Hotstar in the League. On Bhaskar's question, he said that the Champions Trophy format is still small. Four more teams should be added to this. Currently, since there are only 8 teams, the team is not getting the opportunity to play many league matches. The host Pakistan and Bangladesh were dropped from the tournament within six days. The tournament needs to be made interesting. He said that it was not appropriate to hold the 2023 World Cup to qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy, it was a little early. A team like Sri Lanka, which is fifth in the ODI rankings, does not play in this tournament.
India can win the Champions Trophy Goff said Team India is a strong contender for the Champions Trophy. I want to see the final between New Zealand and India. New Zealand has also impressed a lot. His team is balanced. At the same time, the Indian team is doing well in the absence of its chief bowler Jasprit Bumrah. India's bowling looks very strong. Both his spinners and fast bowlers have performed well so far. Mohammad Shami did not allow the absence of Bumrah. At the same time, the young batter is giving the team a good start with Shubhman Gill Captain Rohit Sharma. Gill is batting well. They are the future of India in the coming days.
In addition to New Zealand and India, South Africa and Australia have also influenced the Champions Trophy. It is appreciated to chase more than 350 runs in Australia in the match against England. Both of these teams are also contenders for the final.
After Bumrah-Shami, Siraj, Harshit and Mayank can be the hope of India in fast bowling. Goff said that even after Bumrah and Shami, India's fast bowling line-up would be better. Mohammad Siraj, Harshit Rana and IPL star Mayank Yadav are hoping for India's fast bowling. In addition, many young fast bowlers are performing well in the IPL. It can be part of the team in the coming days.
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