ICC Champions Trophy 2025: The International Cricket Championship 2025 is set to begin soon. This will mark the ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy, co-hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. The tournament will run from February 19, 2025, to March 9, 2025. Top 8 ranked national teams, based on the 2023 Cricket World Cup standings, have qualified for the championship.

The full schedule and team squads have already been revealed. Most teams have announced their squads, and in this article, we’ll discuss the expected squads and timetable for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. You’ll also get details about the semifinal and final matches. Let’s get started.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad

Team India
ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Such a significant tournament is approaching, and India’s squad has already been announced. We’ll share details of the expected lineup. India has won this trophy twice before, and a 15-player squad has been declared for the upcoming tournament. Jasprit Bumrah is making a comeback as a star pacer who has contributed significantly to India’s success in previous matches.

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar has specially mentioned him, highlighting how important his fitness is for the tournament. Alongside Bumrah, Harshit Rana has also been included, and he is expected to perform well.

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In the top order, players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill are set to feature, while KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Rishabh Pant will anchor the middle order. Additionally, all-rounders like Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar are in the squad, along with spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who is returning after recovering from an injury.

For the pace attack, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya have been included. Out of these 15 players, 11 will be selected for the playing XI. India’s first match is scheduled against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai, followed by a clash with Pakistan on February 23 and New Zealand on March 2. All three matches will take place in Dubai.

Details About Schedule & Venue

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will primarily be played in Dubai, with some matches scheduled in Pakistan. The first match, on February 19, 2025, will be held at the National Stadium in Karachi. Another match in Pakistan will be played on February 21, again in Karachi, featuring Afghanistan and South Africa. On February 22, another game will take place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

A few matches of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will also be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. However, most games are set for Dubai, with a mix of matches happening in Pakistan. For the full schedule, stadium locations, and ticket details, you can visit the official website.

Pakistan’s Squad

All eyes were on Pakistan, as they had not yet announced their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy. However, an expected 15-player squad has now been leaked, featuring several prominent players.

Reports circulating on social media suggest names like Abdullah Shafique, Usman Khan, and Fakhar Zaman are part of the lineup. Some players are still under consideration, such as Ayub, who is recovering from an injury. If he regains full fitness, he is expected to feature in the tri-series and Champions Trophy.

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