Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the 2025 Champions Trophy, which starts in Pakistan and Dubai this week. They hear from England Head Coach Brendon McCullum and discuss if they have a genuine chance despite losing the ODI series in India 3-0. Australian Cricket Writer Bharat Sundarasen discusses their hopes ahead of the tournament, whilst captain Steve Smith explains how they'll manage to cope without Starc, Cummins and Hazlewood. They hear from South Africa captain Temba Bavuma as they look to end their hoodoo at an ICC event, whilst Behram Qazi gives his thoughts on how Pakistan are preparing ahead of co-hosting the tournament. Plus, they discuss the week's other big stories, as Kane Williamson signs for Middlesex, and Alex Hales won't play for Nottinghamshire this season, and they'll bring you The Final Word.

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