HIGHLIGHTS | 2025 Champions Trophy: Check ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Latest News and Updates Today | Feb 17
2025 Champions Trophy: The tournament begins February 19 in Pakistan while India is set to play all its matches in Dubai, UAE including the semi-final and the final. Cricket Sports
ICC Champions Trophy 2025:The ICCChampions Trophy 2025is all set to start from February 19 in Pakistan. This is the first time since 1996 ODI World Cup that Pakistan are hosting an ICC tournament.They had co-hosted the 1996 ODI WC along with India and Sri Lanka.
India, meanwhile, will play all its three league matches in Dubai, UAE. This is as per the agreed upon hybrid model with theICCandPCB.
India start their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 at 2:30 pm India time before taking on arch-rival Pakistan on February 23 (2:30 pm India time). India play their final group-stage match against New Zealand on March 2 (2:30 pm India time).
The first semi-final will also be played in Dubai irrespective of India making it or not. The second semi-final, however, will be played in Lahore, Pakistan.
The final, on March 9, will be played in Lahore if India fails to qualify and in Dubai if the opposite happens. The hybrid model came in place due to political tensions between India and Pakistan because of whichBCCIdeclined to send the team to Pakistan.
A total of eight teams, i.e. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, England, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa are divided in two groups for the tournament.
Check 2025 Champions Trophy 2025 News and Latest Updates Today | Feb 17 below:
That's all for today from us. We'll be back tomorrow with more updates and info on the Champions Trophy 2025 which begins February 19, until then stay with us for complete coverage of the ICC tournament.
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Former batter Imrul Kayes picks out India bowler who'll 'a big threat for Bangladesh' in Bumrah's absence
Former Bangladesh batter Imrul Kayes says that Jasprit Bumrah's absence in Champions Trophy gives India's eastern neighbours a chance to capitalise. The statement comes a couple of days ahead of the start of the ICC tournament while India and Bangladesh face off each other on Feb 20 in their first group-stage match on Feb 20.
Former pacer puts onus of India's success on Shami's performance with new ball
"Actually, he had out-bowled Bumrah in the 2019 (50-over World Cup) and in the last World Cup (2023). Bumrah is the champion bowler across formats. But Shami has experience and, before Bumrah's arrival, it was Shami who carried India's attack all through," said Balaji as reported by news agency PTI.
Champions Trophy 2025: 'Pakistan have edge over India due to...', says former Pak captain
As Pakistan gears up to host its first ICC event in 29 years, legendary batter Muhammad Yousuf has expressed his excitement and confidence in the national team’s chances on home turf.
Champions Trophy: One batter to look out from each team
The Champions Trophy is just two days away and eight teams are set to fight for the title up for grabs for the first time since 2017. Host Pakistan will be aiming to take advantage of home conditions as they look to defend their title which they had won by beating India in the last final.
With the tournament being played in sub-continent's batting-friendly conditions, here is one batter from each team to look out for:
Champions Trophy: Pant suffers blow to knee in training as India jolted by injury scare
Ace Indian keeper-batter Rishabh Pant suffered a knee injury during a training drill on Sunday (Feb 16) at the ICA Academy in Dubai, per the latest reports. The gloveman was standing close to a net where all-rounder Hardik Pandya was batting; after a cracker from Pandya, the ball hit Pant’s knee, injuring him.
SWOT Analysis: Champions Trophy 2025-Can Blackcaps end their 25-year title drought?
With just two days left for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to kickstart, New Zealand will look to change their fortunes as they look to end their 25-year title drought. Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand will start their campaign against hosts Pakistan in Karachi on February 19.
No Indian flag in Lahore stadium? PCB's step sparks big controversy
In a move that has ignited controversy just two days before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly omitted the Indian flag from display at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. This decision comes in the wake of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) announcement that the Indian team will not travel to Pakistan for the tournament, opting instead to play their matches in Dubai, at a neutral venue.
Former Indian spinner predicts winner of 'overhyped' Indo-Pak clash
Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has predicted that the much-anticipated Champions Trophy clash between India and Pakistan on February 23 at the Dubai International Stadium will be a one-sided affair, with Rohit Sharma's team having a clear edge over their arch-rivals.
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.
Additional tickets- 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 have gone on sale. Tickets can be purchased online here.
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.
