Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh downplays the hype around the upcoming India-Pakistan clash in the ICC Champions Trophy, asserting India's superiority due to their stronger squad. He highlights India's key players' form and Pakistan's inconsistency, predicting a one-sided match. Harbhajan also sees Afghanistan as potential strong contenders in the tournament.
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