Champions Trophy 2017: Ian Chappell picks his semi-finalists before start of tournament

It is interesting to note that when we look at these four teams, they all had contrasting results in terms of Champions Trophy titles in their kitty.

Previous Australian Test chief and media intellectual Ian Chappell has picked his semi-finalists before the begin of the Champions Trophy competition in United Kingdom. It nothing unexpected when Chappell writes in Cricinfo.com, "The four truly solid squads are hosts England, protecting champions India and lasting contenders Australia and South Africa." 

It is intriguing to note that when we take a gander at these four groups, they all had differentiating brings about terms of Champions Trophy titles in their kitty. Australia have won the competition twice. India have likewise won it twice however one of those titles was imparted to Sri Lanka after rain washed out a last. South Africa have won it once and England are yet to win it. 

Chappell went ahead to expound on the groups in detail. On Australia he stated, "The Australians are right now involved in a divisive pay debate with their board, however the squabble has just served to join the players." 

On England and India, Chappell stated, "Britain have never won a noteworthy one-day competition, and with their effective batting line-up and solid pace assault, this is an awesome chance to eradicate that glitch in their record. In the 2013 competition, England lost to India in a rain-influenced last, and in 2017, the Virat Kohli-drove side will again be a noteworthy test for the hosts." 

He additionally included, "Kohli's men have turned up for this competition with an overabundance of T20 amusements in the IPL. This may end up being great planning, particularly when taken after by two or three 50-over warm-up diversions to get the brain completely sensitive to the more extended rendition." 

On the Saffers, Chappell stated, "South Africa are the fourth powerhouse group and, even without the harmed Dale Steyn, they have a solid pace assault. They likewise have the wily legspinner Imran Tahir looking for wickets in the center overs, which is a significant piece of playing 50-over cricket effectively."