ICC Champions Trophy: News

South Africa announce initial 12-member squad for tri-series opener

South Africa have announced a 12-member squad for the first match of the tri-series against New Zealand and Pakistan.

05 Feb 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

ICC Champions Trophy: Fitness concerns loom over India's pace attack 

As the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy draws closer, Team India is dealing with fitness issues among its pacers.

05 Feb 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Champions Trophy: Shastri predicts India's prospects amidst Bumrah's potential absence

Former Indian cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri has raised concerns about India's chances in the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy as a result of Jasprit Bumrah's injury.

05 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma

BCCI seeks Rohit Sharma's future plans post-ICC Champions Trophy

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and its selectors have asked Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, to explain his future plans post the ICC Champions Trophy.

05 Feb 2025

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins 'heavily unlikely' for Champions Trophy due to injury

Australia's cricket team captain Pat Cummins has been dealt a massive blow with an ankle problem.

04 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma should play aggressively in Champions Trophy: Suresh Raina

Former Indian cricketer, Suresh Raina, has backed Rohit Sharma's aggressive batting ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

04 Feb 2025

Varun Chakravarthy

India vs England: Varun Chakravarthy added to ODI squad

After a successful T20I series, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has joined Team India's ODI squad in Nagpur, as per reports.

04 Feb 2025

Joe Root

Joe Root views India ODIs as prep for Champions Trophy

Star England batter Joe Root believes the impending three-match ODI series against India will be the perfect preparation for their 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign.

04 Feb 2025

India vs Pakistan

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India-Pakistan match tickets sold out

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan has seen an unprecedented demand for tickets.

03 Feb 2025

Cricket News

Champions Trophy 2025 tour covers these two cities in India

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy tour, in partnership with DP World, made a memorable stopover in India. The trophy was displayed at several iconic locations across Mumbai and Bengaluru.

03 Feb 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Champions Trophy: NCA status will determine Jasprit Bumrah's participation

India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has reached the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for a set of medical scans.

03 Feb 2025

Mohammed Shami

Shami's three-fer will boost his confidence for ODIs: Parthiv Patel

Former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel has lauded Mohammed Shami's recent performance in the fifth T20I against England.

02 Feb 2025

Kane Williamson

Tim Southee predicts top run-scorers for Champions Trophy 2025

Former New Zealand cricketer Tim Southee has named Kane Williamson and Australia's Travis Head as potential top run-scorers for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, starting February 19.

02 Feb 2025

Ravi Shastri

Champions Trophy: Ponting, Shastri predict India vs Australia final 

Cricket legends Ricky Ponting and Ravi Shastri have backed India and Australia as the top contenders for the upcoming Champions Trophy final.

Munawar becomes first female manager of Pakistan men's cricket team

In a historic move, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Hina Munawar as the first female manager of the Pakistan men's cricket team, marking a groundbreaking decision ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

01 Feb 2025

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill intensifies training ahead of ICC Champions Trophy: Details

Indian cricketer Shubman Gill is ramping up his preparations for the forthcoming Champions Trophy.

01 Feb 2025

Gautam Gambhir

Gambhir backs Kohli, Rohit for 'massive roles' in Champions Trophy

Ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy, India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

01 Feb 2025

Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar back, no Ayub: Takeaways from Pakistan's Champions Trophy squad 

Fakhar Zaman has been brought back into Pakistan's squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy, after a spat with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over a social media post in October 2024.

31 Jan 2025

Babar Azam

Mohammad Rizwan to lead Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy: Details

Pakistan have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy, which will begin on February 19 in Karachi.

31 Jan 2025

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill calls Dhoni's celebration as best Champions Trophy moment

Indian cricket's poster boy Shubman Gill revealed his favorite memory from the 2013 Champions Trophy in a video released by ICC.

31 Jan 2025

Mitchell Marsh

Injured Mitchell Marsh ruled out of Champions Trophy: Details 

In shocking news for the Australians, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a persistent back injury.

Afghanistan unveil new jersey ahead of ICC Champions Trophy: Details

Afghanistan have unveiled their new jersey for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy.

Champions Trophy 2025: Lahore to host grand opening ceremony

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), along with the International Cricket Council (ICC), will host the opening ceremony of the 2025 Champions Trophy on February 16.

PCB reveals Gaddafi Stadium's hand over dates amidst rising concerns

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that control of Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium will be transferred to the International Cricket Council (ICC) on February 11.

30 Jan 2025

AB de Villiers

Champions Trophy 2025: AB de Villiers names India's X-factor 

As India gear up for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, South African legend AB de Villiers has named the team's potential game-changer.

PCB confident about Karachi's National Stadium readiness for Champions Trophy

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) remains confident that Karachi's National Stadium will be ready for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, starting February 19.

29 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah rates T20 World Cup victory over ICC award

Indian cricket star Jasprit Bumrah recently shared that India's victory in the ICC T20 World Cup means more to him than being recently named the ICC Cricketer Of The Year.

ICC CEO resigns amid Champions Trophy venue preparation concerns

International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Geoff Allardice has stepped down just three weeks before the ICC Champions Trophy.

28 Jan 2025

Lungi Ngidi

Champions Trophy: South Africa hit with David Miller injury 

South Africa's cricket team is dealing with a spate of injuries to key players, just weeks ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

27 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Champions Trophy: India to play warm-up match in Dubai 

Rohit Sharma's Indian cricket team will play a warm-up match in Dubai ahead of the Champions Trophy, starting February 19.

27 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah's Champions Trophy participation depends on New Zealand doctor

India's spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is staring at a possible absence from the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

26 Jan 2025

Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan suggests Siraj as backup pacer for Champions Trophy

Former Indian all-rounder, Irfan Pathan, has raised concerns over India's bowling lineup for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

Champions Trophy: PCB Chairman gives update on Saim Ayub's injury 

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has given an update on the condition of opening batter Saim Ayub.

25 Jan 2025

BCCI

Ashwin reveals why he doesn't want BCCI selection committee role

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has said that he is not keen on becoming the BCCI selection committee chairman, a post currently occupied by Ajit Agarkar.

25 Jan 2025

Dinesh Karthik

Robin Uthappa lauds SA20's impact on South African cricket

Former Indian cricketer and current SA20 broadcaster, Robin Uthappa, has lauded the impact of the T20 league on South African cricket.

25 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ex-Pakistan star highlights Shreyas Iyer's weakness ahead of Champions Trophy

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticized Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer for his poor shot selection during the recent MUM vs J&K Ranji Trophy match.

25 Jan 2025

Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan disappointed over Samson, Chahal's exclusion from Champions Trophy squad

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has voiced his displeasure over the exclusion of wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal from the Indian ODI team.

24 Jan 2025

Dinesh Karthik

Champions Trophy 2025: Karthik reveals Pant's selection over Samson

Former Indian wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik explained Rishabh Pant's selection over Sanju Samson for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad.

KL Rahul to return to Karnataka squad for Ranji Trophy

KL Rahul, an integral part of the Indian cricket team, will be returning to the Karnataka side for their next Ranji Trophy match against Haryana.

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan deploys over 12,000 officers for security

Pakistan is gearing up for the 2025 Champions Trophy, with the Punjab police putting in place elaborate security arrangements.