ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Full Schedule, Teams, Venues, and Highlights
The venue of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has a question over it as the ICC Board are looking at finalising the venue and schedule of matches. The tournament was scheduled to be hosted in Pakistan. However, these plans are in limbo due to Indian team not travelling to Pakistan (security reasons).
The ICC are looking at a hybrid model, whereby certain matches could be played at available neutral grounds (UAE could be a possible venue). It is expected a decision will be made very soon as the cricketing world are waiting on what can happen – especially because this is an important tournament.
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will also be its ninth edition, and will feature the top eight ranked ODI teams.
It is being held from February 19 to March 9, 2025, and will have additional meaning since it will be held in Pakistan only. This will be the first major international cricket event held in Pakistan since the Sri Lanka cricket team was attacked in 2009.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the template ICC to change the tournament venue from Pakistan to Dubai, due to security concerns.
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To this PCB proposed that India could return home after each match during the Champions Trophy to ensure security. However, the final decision on this matter has not been made by the ICC.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Tournament Details
- Dates: February 19 – March 9, 2025
- Host Country: Pakistan
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Participating Teams:
- India
- Pakistan (Host)
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Bangladesh
- South Africa
- Afghanistan
- England
India Participation Concerns for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
India’s participation in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is uncertain due to the political situation between India and Pakistan.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) does not know whether India will send a team to Pakistan. It is likely the BCCI will create their own hybrid model, and India’s matches will play take place at a neutral venue like Sri Lanka or Dubai, for reasons of safety and logistics.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also promised fans they will put provisions in place for Indian fans to travel to Pakistan with expedited visas and specifically designated ticket allocations so that Indian fans will have a smooth experience.
As these conversations ensue, cricket fans across the globe are optimistic they will find a solution for all teams to participate in this prestigious tournament.
Schedule for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
Venues for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
Big Quetions:
Will India play in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025 in Pakistan?
India’s participation in the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan in 2025 is uncertain because of political relations between the two countries. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet confirmed whether they will send an Indian team to Pakistan.
Who will host the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025?
Pakistan will host the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which will be the first ICC tournament hosted there since the 1996 Cricket World Cup.
Where will India play in the Champions Trophy in 2025?
India’s participation in the Champions Trophy is uncertain at this point because of political relations with Pakistan. However, if there is no agreement for India to play their games in Pakistan, the matches could be played in places like Sri Lanka or Dubai under a hybrid model.
What is hybrid model in the Champions Trophy 2025?
The hybrid model is a proposed format where at least some matches between some teams, especially involving India, would be played at a neutral venue instead of the host (Pakistan) due to security or political considerations. This model will preserve the platform for all teams to take part while working around the logistics and foreign relations which may be an issue for some teams.
