The Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to begin on February 19. This tournament will be held in a hybrid model, with Pakistan as the host. Team India will play all of its matches in Dubai.
India’s first match of the tournament will be against Bangladesh on February 20. A total of 8 teams will participate in the tournament, but the Indian squad has not been announced yet. According to reports, a meeting will be held on January 19, and the squad may be announced on that day. However, official confirmation is still awaited. Before the tournament, Team India will play their last ODI series against England, starting on February 6. The series will consist of 3 matches.
Will Rohit Sharma Attend the Champions Trophy 2025 Opening Ceremony in Pakistan?
India will play all its matches in Dubai during the Champions Trophy 2025. Although Pakistan is the host, the tournament will be held in a hybrid format. The opening ceremony of the tournament will take place in Pakistan. A source told IANS that Indian captain Rohit Sharma is expected to go to Pakistan. All captains will attend the opening ceremony. This event marks the return of a major international cricket event in Pakistan after 29 years.
PCB’s Plan for the Opening Ceremony
The PCB plans to hold the opening ceremony on either February 6 or February 17, based on the warm-up match schedule. All captains must participate in the ceremony.
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How Many Teams Will Play in Champions Trophy 2025?
The Champions Trophy 2025 will have eight teams: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, and hosts Pakistan. The tournament will begin with a match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. India will play its first match against Bangladesh on February 20, and India vs Pakistan will take place in Dubai on February 23.
The Hybrid Model for Champions Trophy 2025
This is Pakistan’s first major ICC tournament as a host since co-hosting the 1996 Cricket World Cup. The tournament will be held in a hybrid format, with Pakistan hosting most matches. However, all of India’s group games and the first semi-final will be played in Dubai. If India makes it to the final, that match will also be held in Dubai.
