Champions Trophy: Such an Asia Cup feel to Group A

With India, Pakistan and Bangladesh bunched together alongside New Zealand, bragging rights are at stake for subcontinent teamsWith the ICC Champions Trophy here, cricket enthusiasts worldwide are keen to assess the prospects of the eight teams vying for the title. Scheduled to be held in Pakistan and Dubai from Feb 19 to March 9, this edition marks the tournament’s return after an eight-year hiatus.Starting with Group A, TOI examines the prospects of each team, evaluating their assets, areas of concern, potential game-changing opportunities, and threats that they must overcome to lift the trophy.Strengths: India’s batting line-up is replete with pedigree and power, featuring stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer add depth to the batting order. The presence of multiple allrounders like Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel provides balance to the side. Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Varun Chakravarthy make up a potent spin attack