All eight teams participating in the tournament have announced their squads and hosts Pakistan enters this year's edition as defending champions.

The Champions Trophy returns after an exile of eight years with the defending champions Pakistan set to host an ICC event after 29 years. The context is starkely different this time around with questions around the ODI format's relevance but the competition is expected to be fierce.

The opening match of the tournament will witness hosts Pakistan taken on former champions New Zealand in Karachi.

India will face Bangladesh in their first match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Thursday. Here are the live streaming, squads and other details of the IND Vs BAN cricket match

In response to the controversy, the PCB clarified its position, citing ICC regulations. The board explained that the ICC had advised them to display only four flags at the venue during Champions Trophy matches – the flags of the ICC,

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 begins on February 19, featuring key matches such as India vs Pakistan and Australia vs England. The tournament, culminating in the final on March 9, promises intense competition as teams vie for semifinal spots.

India to lift the trophy - 13/8 William Hill Adil Rashid to finish as top bowler - 12/1 Unibet Babar Azam to be top batter - 18/1 BetVictor The Champions Trophy returns on Wednesday after an absence of more than eight years and will be played across two locations – Pakistan and Dubai (live on Sky Sports).

India's Champions Trophy 2025 jersey with 'Pakistan' imprint goes viral (Photo Source: ICC) India are all set to begin their campaign on Thursday, February 20, when they take on Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.