With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, the fans, cricket experts and former cricketers have started sharing their favorites for the marquee event.

The eight-team tournament is slated to be held in Pakistan and UAE from February 19 to March 9.

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has also joined the prediction bandwagon, naming the team that he believes could clinch the coveted title. He also predicted the top run-getter and the leading wicket-taker for the competition.

Clarke has backed India to win the Champions Trophy and their captain Rohit Sharma to be the highest run-scorer.

"Well, I am saying India is going to win (Champions Trophy). I am going to go with their captain, who's back in form. I am going to say Rohit Sharma — leading run scorer in the tournament," Clarke said on the latest episode of Beyond23 Cricket Podcast.

"It's good to see him making runs again. I think India need him for sure," he added.

Clarke believes Jofra Archer would emerge as the tournament’s top wicket-taker, despite expecting England to underperform in the Champions Trophy.

"I want to go with Jofra Archer — leading wicket-taker. I know England; I am not expecting them to do that well, but I think he's a superstar. I think Jofra is going to be really hard to play. So, I am going to have him as my leading wicket-taker," he remarked.

While Clarke picked Australian opener Travis Head as the Player-of-the-Tournament, he does not see them lifting the trophy.

"I am going to go with Travis Head (for Player of the Tournament). Travis Head has been in terrific form. His IPL form was phenomenal. Australian Test summer form was phenomenal. He has had a bit of a break in Sri Lanka. He is ready to go again. So, I am going to say Travis Head Player of the Tournament even though I think Australia might lose the final," he opined.