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GH on the smallness of the Champions Trophy

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Gideon Haigh
Feb 16, 2025
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It’s easy to be dismissive of the Champions Trophy. So let’s be.

It’s all about the jacket, says my friend Wasim Akram in a promotion for the tournament, which ‘embodies the relentless pursuit for tactical brilliance, and a legacy that inspires generations.’ Sure, but it’s a bit of a worry when the object of any exercise is the opportunity to dress like the Richies.

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