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Not Rohit Sharma! 3 MI Stars Of IPL 2025 Who Can Be Game Changers In Champions Trophy

Soumyajit Dutta∙ Updated: Feb 5 2025, 11:30 PM

Rohit Sharma will be eyeing redemption in Champions Trophy 2025 [Source: @SPORTYVISHAL/X.com]Rohit Sharma will be eyeing redemption in Champions Trophy 2025 [Source: @SPORTYVISHAL/X.com]

The Mumbai Indians have long been synonymous with star power and strategic brilliance, often spearheaded by iconic figures like Rohit Sharma. However, as the cricketing world shifts its gaze toward the 2025 Champions Trophy, Rohit is effectively out of contention to be a valuable player in the tournament because of his recent slump in form.

Hence, looking beyond Rohit, in a team brimming with depth, there are a few who actually can make it big on the world stage. This article therefore, spotlights three Mumbai Indians stars of 2025 whose skill sets and recent form position them as potential linchpins for their respective country in Champions Trophy 2025.

3. AM Ghazanfar 

At just 18, Afghanistan’s AM Ghazanfar is poised to be a wildcard in the 2025 Champions Trophy. The spinner has already showcased his ability to outfox batters with a unique blend of leg-spin, carrom balls, and sharp googlies on the international stage. For Afghanistan, a team renowned for its spin arsenal, Ghazanfar’s emergence adds a fresh dimension to their attack, as seen in his low economy rate of 4.05 and impressive figures of 6/26 in ODIs. 

Moreover, Ghazanfar can be of most use on Pakistan pitches which usually favours spinners, making him a potential match-winner in group-stage upsets. As Afghanistan aims to shed its underdog tag, Ghazanfar’s youthful energy and innovative bowling might just propel them into uncharted territory.

Format/Tournament
Matches
Wickets
Economy
Best Figure
ODI11214.056/26
List A15254.216/26

2. Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya’s dual role as a power-hitting finisher and a reliable medium-pace bowler makes him indispensable to India’s white-ball setup. In the Champions Trophy’s condensed format, where matches can hinge on cameos or a few crucial overs, Pandya’s ability to accelerate innings in the death overs and chip in with timely breakthroughs with the ball offers unparalleled balance. 

His leadership experience also adds tactical depth, enabling him to thrive in clutch moments. With India seeking to address its historical middle-order fragility, Pandya’s form and fitness could bridge the gap between a competitive total and a match-winning one. His X-factor, both as a game-finisher and a partnership-breaker, will be central to India’s bid for dominance.

Hardik Pandya's Batting stats

Format/Tournament
Innings
Runs
Strike Rate
Average
ODI611769110.3534.01
List A812114105.4831.55

Hardik Pandya's Bowling stats

Format/Tournament
Innings
Wickets
Economy
Best Figure
ODI80845.554/24
List A971035.404/24

1. Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah’s importance to India’s Champions Trophy 2025 campaign cannot be overstated. As the spearhead of India’s pace attack, his ability to deliver pinpoint yorkers, stifle runs in death overs, and break partnerships with unplayable seam movement makes him a perpetual threat in any conditions. 

Bumrah’s economy rate and wicket-taking prowess will be critical to containing opposition batters and defending totals. His experience in high-pressure ICC tournaments positions him as India’s ultimate trump card. Hence, Bumrah’s mastery of pace and variations ensures India’s bowling unit remains balanced and lethal, a non-negotiable asset in the quest for silverware.

Format/Tournament
Innings
Wickets
Economy
Best Figure
ODI881494.596/19
ODI World Cup 2023456.852/33
List A1132014.456/19