With the ICC Champions Trophy back after eight years, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand face unique strengths and challenges. India's batting prowess is notable, though concerns exist about their pace attack. Pakistan benefits from home advantage but faces top-order batting issues. New Zealand is known for reliability, while Bangladesh's inconsistency and recent losses pose threats.
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