The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will take place in Pakistan beginning February 19, featuring eight international teams divided into two groups. Each team is scheduled to play three matches, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals. Key teams include defending champions Pakistan, India, and Australia, with full squads to be confirmed soon.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is poised for a comeback after an eight-year break, scheduled to be held in Pakistan from February 19. As hosts and reigning champions, Pakistan aims to defend their title against seven top international teams.
The eight participating teams are categorized into two groups. Each team will engage in three matches during the group stage, with the top two from each group moving on to the semi-finals.
Group A consists of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and New Zealand, while Group B includes Afghanistan, England, Australia, and South Africa. The tournament will kick off with Pakistan playing against New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi.
Here are the squads for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
Group A
India: To be announced
Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossai Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young
Pakistan: To be announced
Group B
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran
Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Nangyal Kharoti, Bilal Sami
England: Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood
Australia: To be announced
South Africa: To be announced
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be an exciting event as it returns after a long pause. With teams like Pakistan, India, and Australia participating in a competitive format, fans can look forward to high-quality cricket. The tournament will feature a structured group stage leading into the semi-finals, showcasing some of the best talents across the cricketing world.
Original Source: www.icc-cricket.com
