There is only a little time left in the commencement of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In such a situation, the mood of the tournament seems to be fading due to the exclusion of legendary players like Bumrah, Stark, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Marsh from the tournament. There is a camp of resentment among the Indian team and cricket fans around the world over the exclusion of Indian team’s star fast bowler Jaspreet Bumrah from the team.
At the same time, the exclusion of legendary players like former Australian team captain Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh and Josh from the team as well as England all-rounder Jacob Bethell and New Zealander fast bowler Ben Sears from the tournament is making the Champions Trophy less exciting fans who want to experience quality cricket and see their favorite players taking part in it. Pakistan is hosting the Champion Trophy, set to begin from February 19.
The Champion Trophy 2025, will be played in three cities of Pakistan (Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi) and Dubai under the ‘hybrid model’. However, the Indian team will play all its matches in Dubai. The tournament will start with the match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi, while the Indian team will play its first match against Bangladesh on 20 February at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. A total of 8 teams are participating in this tournament, which includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, New Zealand, England, Australia and South Africa.
The 8 teams have been divided into two groups, in which India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand have been placed in Group A, while England, Afghanistan, Australia and South Africa have been placed in Group B. The Indian team will play against Bangladesh on 20 February and the grand match against Pakistan on 24th February, while the third match is to be played against New Zealand on 2nd March. The title match is to be played in Lahore on 9th March. If the Indian team enters the final, then the title match will be played in Dubai itself. One day has been kept as reserve day for the title match which is marked on March 10.*
