ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Who will lead their team the best? – Captaincy Watch Thread

[FearlessRoar]

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be a true test of leadership, where captains won’t just need skill but also the ability to thrive under pressure. With high-stakes games and unpredictable conditions, the right decisions at the right time could define the tournament. Who will handle the heat best? Who will make the smartest tactical calls? And who might struggle when the pressure is on?

Captains in Focus:​

Temba Bavuma (South Africa)
Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan)
Rohit Sharma (India)
Hashmatullah Shahidi (Afghanistan)
Nazmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh)
Jos Buttler (England)
Steven Smith (Australia)
Mitchell Santner (New Zealand)

Stat Spotlight:​

Most Player of the Match Awards as Captain in ICC Events:
4 – AB de Villiers (22 matches)
4 – Sourav Ganguly (22 matches)
4 – Mahela Jayawardene (28 matches)
4 – Kane Williamson (38 matches)
4 – Stephen Fleming (40 matches)

Will experience prevail, or will a new leader rise to the occasion? Which captain will prove to be the ultimate tactician? Let’s discuss all things captaincy!

 

[Cricket Warrior]

watchout for santner, he is sharp enough to win this throphy.. he has already demonstrated his leadership skills in the Tri Nation series.

 

[light]

Before all the injury news, would have closed my eyes and said Australia. Now, hard to tell.

 

[sweep_shot]

On paper, Smith is the best captain out of those 8 captains.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Santner doing great job so far.

Adding to captaincy watch, extra protection at covers for Babar Azam