The excitement is building as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 draws closer, with teams required to submit their preliminary squads by January 12. These squads must be finalized by February 11, with the official tournament beginning the next day. The action kicks off on February 19 in Karachi, marking the start of a month-long cricket extravaganza.
While the squads are not publicly revealed, teams must send them directly to the ICC. They can make changes to their line-ups without ICC approval until February 11, but any alterations after that date will require clearance from the ICC Technical Committee.
The eight participating teams have already started preparing for the event, with England leading the way by announcing its final squad. The tournament will feature 15 matches spread across Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, with key fixtures also taking place in Dubai. The competition runs from February 19 to March 9, with teams divided into two groups. Group A includes Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, while Group B comprises Afghanistan, South Africa, England, and Australia.
The opening match will see hosts Pakistan take on New Zealand in Karachi, and one of the most eagerly awaited games will be the Pakistan vs. India showdown on February 23 in Dubai. With so much at stake, the Champions Trophy promises to be an unforgettable sporting spectacle.
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