Source Credit: The Times of India
Pakistan/UAE From February 19 to March 9, 2025, the ICC Champions Trophy will return after an eight-year return The host country, Pakistan, is the reigning champion.
Teams and Groups
- Eight teams will compete in the competition, split into two groups.
- Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and New Zealand make up Group A.
- South Africa, Australia, England, and Afghanistan make up Group B.
- Each group's top two teams will move on to the semifinals.
Format of the Tournament
- Within their group, each side will participate in three league games.
- March 4 and 5 are the dates for the semi-finals, while March 5 is the day for the final.
- One Day International (ODI) forms with a 50-over limit per side will be used for the competition.
Locations
- Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host the competition.
- Karachi will host matches hosted by Pakistan.
- India will play all of its matches in the United Arab Emirates because of security concerns.
- It will also be moved to the UAE if India advances to the final.
Squads
- The squads for each participating team have been revealed.
- The Indian team will be captained by Rohit Sharma.
- The last team to announce their roster was Pakistan.
- By February 11, teams were required to announce their final rosters.
The 2025 Champions Trophy, which will bring back a renowned competition after a protracted hiatus, is sure to be an exciting occasion. Fans can look forward to exciting games and intense competition as top teams compete for the championship. Additionally, the competition marks an important moment for Pakistan as it hosts its first big international cricket event in almost thirty years.
