5 reasons why Australia can win the ICC Champions Trophy 2017

Ability to win championships

Australia are the reigning ODI World Champions

A crucial part of what it takes to win tournaments is not just the physical ability, having the right skills but also the mental toughness and the ability to execute them under duress. One of the reasons why Australia are never counted out when it comes to major tournaments is because of their ability to win championships and their history of success.

As the only side to win the Champions Trophy outright twice, and the only side to retain their Champions Trophy title, Australia certainly have fond memories of the tournament. And it is not just that, their current squad is largely comprised of players who were part of the 2015 World Cup winning side.

When the crucial situations come, you need experience to fall back on and need to know how to win in those circumstances. Australia not only have the players who have been there and done that but also have a coach in Darren Lehmann who has won the World Cup both as a player and as a coach.