Last chance for glory? Players whose careers could end in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

[FearlessRoar]

ICC events are a source of excitement, not only for fans but also for players. For some, these tournaments serve as a platform to showcase their talent, leading to redemption and stardom, with careers soaring to new heights. However, there’s a darker side to these events. For others, an ICC tournament can mark the end of their career, leaving them at a crossroads.

Looking at past ICC tournaments, there are several instances where players’ performances—or lack thereof—led to the premature end of their white-ball careers:

• Vinod Kambli (India) – ICC World Cup 1996
• Abdul Razzaq (Pakistan) – ICC World Cup 2011
• Ahmed Shehzad (Pakistan) – ICC T20 World Cup 2016
• Umar Akmal (Pakistan) – ICC T20 World Cup 2016

As we approach the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, many are wondering: which players might face a similar fate? With the stakes higher than ever, which players’ white-ball careers do you think could be at risk in this prestigious tournament?

Share your thoughts and let’s discuss who might be playing for their future in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

 

[umerz]

Kohli, Rohit Sharma

 

[moghul]

Aqib Javed , I hope.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Steve Smith, joe root to name here.

 

[FearlessRoar]

IMO Rohit Sharma and Temba Bavuma

 

[jamie smith]

babar azam

 

[jamie smith]

temba isnt going anywhere,he is the pablo escobar of south africa

IMO Rohit Sharma and Temba Bavuma

 

[Bhaijaan]

Rohit is facing the heat so it might be it for him. He’s not even fit, he looks miserable, talks miserable, he’s just mentally unfit to play international cricket anymore.

Kohli will push for another CWC I think, if he’s not dropped by then. Runs might not be there but he’s physically and mentally sound to give a few more years

 

[FearlessRoar]

babar azam

I was also not hesitant to say it but PCB will not sideline him.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Mostly career ends for new comers. Not senior pros these days. Gone are the days where seniors get impacted.

 

[mominsaigol]

No senior player will get impacted for CT lol, max is can see Joe root retiring from the format.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Joe Root, Smith, Kohli

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Usman Khan - Hasn’t done well in T20i’s, so a lot of pressure on him to perform in the ODI’s.

He’s yet to debut, but if he fails in the CT, I reckon he’ll be dropped from both the T20i and ODI squads.

 

[Devadwal]

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Usman Khan - Hasn’t done well in T20i’s, so a lot of pressure on him to perform in the ODI’s.

He’s yet to debut, but if he fails in the CT, I reckon he’ll be dropped from both the T20i and ODI squads.

Usman khan is not in the Pakistan ODI plan so how can he suddenly Play in the champion trophy??

Why is Pakistan change the winning combination just for the champion trophy??

Just replaced Saim with another opener and rest will be same team who had beat Australia and South Africa .

Usman is a heck so May works in T20 but not in ODI.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Usman Khan - Hasn’t done well in T20i’s, so a lot of pressure on him to perform in the ODI’s.

He’s yet to debut, but if he fails in the CT, I reckon he’ll be dropped from both the T20i and ODI squads.

Wait he is part of the ODI side? why?

 

[shah9425]

Rohit and Virat

This will be last tournament for them

 

[Mesozoic]

Rohit and Virat

This will be last tournament for them

Kohli most definitely is going to play the 2027 WC.

 

[ChennaiFan]

Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Mustafizur Rahman, and Mohammad Nabi

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Rohit Sharma, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Nabi, Maxwell.

This is most likely the last ODI tournament for Starc, Hazelwood, Sharma, Steve Smith, Williamson, Root.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Wait he is part of the ODI side? why?

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.


Usman khan is not in the Pakistan ODI plan so how can he suddenly Play in the champion trophy??

Why is Pakistan change the winning combination just for the champion trophy??

Just replaced Saim with another opener and rest will be same team who had beat Australia and South Africa .

Usman is a heck so May works in T20 but not in ODI.

Think he’s been recalled from BPL for the tri-series. Him, Khushdil Shah and Amir Jamal will be in the CT squad I think.

 

[sweep_shot]

Rohit and Kohli most likely.

Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah too probably.

 

[Hellion]

Hopefully, the entire Bangladesh cricket team. Hope they don't qualify for 2027

 

[shah9425]

Kohli most definitely is going to play the 2027 WC.

I don't see it