The Champions Trophy has not been contested since 2017, but was dusted off due to commercial reasons and the tournament will dominate cricket over the next few weeks.

March 9, eight of cricket's most elite teams will compete in the ICC Champions Trophy tournament, which will be held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. The eight teams include host nation and defending champions Pakistan,

Pakistan are hosting an ICC event for the first time in almost three decades. The Champions Trophy provides a stage for an imperfect team to perform.

India kicked off their Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket victory against Bangladesh in a Group A match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Electing to bat, Bangladesh slumped to 35-5 but went on to post 228 all out riding Towhid Hridoy's heroic 100 while battling cramps.

Eight of the world's cricketing superpowers face off in Pakistan and Dubai this month for the ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy, a tournament in the sport's 50-over format. In-form one-day international specialists India are widely seen as the favorites to lift the trophy this time out.

In ODI cricket in 2025, the contest belongs to the team that can maximise batting and bowling efficiency in overs 11 to 40

The good news for dedicated fans is that's exactly what we're getting with the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. It's going to be an electric few weeks of ODI cricket from the best international sides in the world,