Champions Trophy 2025: Team-wise one player who might disappoint the most

The ninth edition of the Champions Trophy (CT 2025) is set to commence on Wednesday, February 19, with Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the opening encounter, at the National Stadium, in Karachi.

Eight teams have been divided into two groups. Group A consists of India, Bangladesh, New Zealand, and defending champions Pakistan. Meanwhile, Group B features England, Australia, South Africa, and debutants Afghanistan. India are set to play their matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The high-voltage India versus Pakistan clash will be held at the same venue on Sunday, February 23.

Let's have a look at one player from each team who might disappoint the most:

8. Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh)

Mushfiqur Rahim is one of the finest players to have represented Bangladesh. However, the 37-year-old hasn't been at his best with the bat of late. Mushfiqur was a part of the Fortune Barishal side that recently won the Bangladesh Premier League title for the second year in a row. However, his performances didn't match his lofty standards.

In nine innings, the Bogra-born scored 184 runs at an average of 26.28 and a strike rate of 127.77. He failed to register a half-century throughout the season, with his highest score being 42 not out. Mushfiqur will have to play a key role as one of the senior-most players in the Bangladesh side, especially with stalwarts like Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal missing the tournament.