HIGHLIGHTS | 2025 Champions Trophy: Check ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Latest News and Updates Today | Feb 16

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Former India cricketer pinpoints Pakistan’s achilles' heel
As the date nears for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, cricket pundits are analysing the strengths and weaknesses of the competing teams, with Pakistan—the defending champions—drawing particular attention.

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra shared his insights, highlighting a recurring issue that could haunt Pakistan in the tournament: Their vulnerability under pressure.

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Former Blackcaps bowler backs Kiwi mix of youth and experience to shine
Despite the relatively inexperienced fast-bowling attack, Southee is optimistic about his former team’s chances in Pakistan. The Blackcaps’ recent victory in the Tri-Nation Series, which served as a warm-up for the tournament, left a strong impression on him.

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'Defending title is more important than beating...', says Pak vice-captain Salman

Pakistan cricket team's vice-captain, Salman Ali Agha, has emphasized that clinching the ICC Champions Trophy holds greater significance than merely defeating arch-rival India in a single match. In a recent interview on the PCB Podcast, Salman expressed his excitement about Pakistan hosting the prestigious tournament and the prospect of lifting the trophy in his hometown, Lahore.

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Additional tickets to go on sale from today- How and where to buy tickets

Additional tickets for the three-group stage India matches and semi-final 1 at the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy which are taking place in Dubai, UAE will go on sale today. Tickets can be purchased online here.

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Winless streak and missing stars- Australia’s uphill battle for glory
Australia faces a tough road ahead as they prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy, with a rare winless streak, an inexperienced pace attack, and a loss of overall form casting doubts over their campaign. Yet, the Aussie spirit of resilience and big-game performance might still steer them toward another major ICC title.

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Where to watch matches live in your country - Check Inside

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is less than two weeks away and most of the teams have shifted their focus on the 50-over format to prepare for the tournament. India and England are playing an ODI series in India while Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa will be taking part in a tri-nation series from February 8 in Pakistan.

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ICC announces hike of $3,600,000 in Champions Trophy prize money

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a hike for more than 50 percent in prize money for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. The eight-team tournament, happening for the first time since 2017, is set to begin from Feb 19 in Pakistan. India, meanwhile play all its matches in Dubai.

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List of players doubtful or ruled-out of tournament

The ICC Champions Trophy is set to begin in eight days and the teams are expected to submit their final squad on Tuesday (Feb 11). Leading to the tournament, some of the marquee players have become unavailable or are doubtful due to injuries. The injuries could add to the woes of the teams for the tournament which is already being played with cut-throat competition and under comparatively harsh conditions of the sub-continent.

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