'But you cannot take out....' - Harbhajan Singh opines on top four teams to reach semi-finals in upcoming Champions Trophy 2025

India's former cricketer Harbhajan Singh shared his opinion on the top four teams who could qualify for the semi-finals in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is set to start on February 19, in Pakistan. As per the Former player, India and Australia are in contention because they are the strongest team in the tournament. It will be exciting to watch as all the eight teams will showcase their best performance in the tournament. 

'"Australia and India. But you cannot take out Pakistan from such competitions and also New Zealand. So these will be the four semi-finalists according to me," said Harbhajan Singh in an Interview. 

India will be playing their games in Dubai because the government didn't give permission to travel to Pakistan. Even the finals would take place in Dubai if India will qualify. The first game will be between Pakistan and New Zealand. India will play the second game against Bangladesh. The schedule is set for the tournament but the venues for the knockouts are subjected to India's qualification. Pakistan are the reigning champions and will surely look to defend their title. 

I was one of the first ones to be in support: Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh was asked about the inclusion of Yashasvi Jaiswal into the Champions Trophy team to which the player replied that he supports the decision. Jaiswal is one of the best players in the team and if given a chance in the ODIs, he'll flourish.

"I was one of the first ones to be in support of his inclusion and his getting a chance to be in the playing XI. Because if doesn't play now then when will he play, and left-right combination is always right and if you get him at the top then it's brilliant cause he plays freely without any pressure. He is playing very well currently and I think he should be in the XI," added Harbhajan Singh.