Captains snapshot: Eight iconic leaders eye ICC Champions Trophy 2025 glory

Ahead of the much-anticipated tournament, we take a look at the eight captains who are leading the star-studded lineups at the upcoming tournament:

Hashmatullah Shahidi (Afghanistan)

The charismatic leader who inspired Afghanistan’s historic run at the 2023 Cricket World Cup, registering wins against powerhouses such as England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

The 30-year-old has been entrusted with leading Afghanistan in their maiden edition of the Champions Trophy on the back of a mighty successful year in the format.

They may be making their Champions Trophy debut but Shahidi believes Afghanistan are capable of defeating any team on their day.

“We'll look to move forward because we have the talent to beat every side in every format,” he had said recently, expanding on their ambitions for the upcoming tournament. “Our next big challenge is the Champions Trophy, it's a big tournament for us and we're looking forward to it.”

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