India Will Be Champions, Rohit Sharma Top Scorer: Michael Clarke

Sports Desk

With the ICC Champions Trophy just two days away, discussions and predictions are heating up. Who will win, who will score the most runs, and who will take the most wickets—these are the questions dominating cricket circles. Former cricketers are also weighing in with their opinions.

Among them, Australia’s World Cup-winning captain Michael Clarke has predicted that India will clinch the trophy this year. He shared his thoughts on the “Beyond Cricket 23” podcast, naming India as the likely champion and Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain, as the tournament’s highest run-scorer.

“India will win the Champions Trophy,” Clarke stated confidently. “Rohit is back in form, and that’s crucial for India. It’s great to see him scoring runs again,” he added.

Rohit’s previous Champions Trophy record supports Clarke’s prediction. In 10 matches, he has scored 481 runs at an average of 53.44, including one century and four half-centuries. After a prolonged lean patch, Rohit regained his form during the recent series against England, making him a strong contender for the top scorer title.

When asked about the highest wicket-taker, Clarke picked England’s Jofra Archer. Praising Archer, Clarke said, “I think Archer will take the most wickets. Even though England might not do very well, Archer is a superstar.”

Clarke expressed slight disappointment at not seeing an Australian player in the top run-scorer or wicket-taker predictions but named Travis Head as his pick for the Player of the Tournament. “His IPL form was incredible, and he’s ready to deliver again,” Clarke explained.

The Champions Trophy kicks off on February 19, with Pakistan facing New Zealand in the opening match.