Champions Trophy 2025: The cricketing world is buzzing as the countdown to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 begins! Set to kick off on February 19th, the tournament promises high-octane clashes between the world’s top cricketing nations. With fans eager for details, here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the squads, groups, schedule, and how to catch all the action.
Team Squads: Star-Studded Line-ups Revealed
All eight participating teams have unveiled their squads, blending seasoned veterans with rising talents:
- India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakravarthy.
- Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Kamran Akmal, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Qadir, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
- New Zealand: Scott Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
- Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain, Liton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Zakir Ali, Mehidy Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain, Tanzim Hasan, Nahid Rana.
- Afghanistan: Hazratullah Zazai, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveen-ul-Haq.
- Australia: Steve Smith, Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Jhye Richardson, Adam Zampa.
- England: Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sam Curran, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.
- South Africa: Temba Bavuma, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Gerald Coetzee.
Group Stage Breakdown
The teams are divided into two groups for the Champions Trophy 2025:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand.
- Group B: Afghanistan, Australia, England, South Africa.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, setting the stage for thrilling knockout clashes.
Schedule and Match Timings
The tournament runs from February 19th to March 9th, with matches starting at 2:30 PM IST and concluding by 10:30 PM IST. Each 50-over game will adhere to the traditional ODI format, ensuring a full day of cricketing drama.
Where to Watch
Indian fans can catch every match live on Star Sports Network. For digital streaming, Disney+ Hotstar will broadcast the tournament, making it accessible on smartphones and smart TVs.
Tournament Format
The Champions Trophy retains its classic structure:
- Group Stage: Round-robin matches within each group.
- Semi-Finals: Group A’s top two face Group B’s top two in cross-group battles.
- Final: The ultimate showdown on March 9th.
Anticipation Builds
With Team India set to arrive in Dubai by February 15th for preparations, excitement is at fever pitch for Champions Trophy 2025.
Who will lift the trophy? Share your predictions in the comments – will India reclaim glory, or will Australia, England, or Pakistan stage an upset? Let the games begin!
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