Sydney, Feb. 10 -- Cricketing greats Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting have shared their opinions
on Pakistan's prospects at the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, with both saying they could have a big impact.
With Pakistan set to co-host a senior ICC event for the first time since the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 1996, the stakes are higher than ever for the nation.
Shastri, the former India head coach, has acknowledged the immense pressure that comes with playing at home, particularly in sub-continent conditions.
Despite this, Shastri believes Pakistan possesses the depth and potential to thrive on familiar turf.
"There's always pressure when you play at home in the sub-continent - whether it's India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, or...