Comprehensive Guide to ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Teams, Players, and Key Matches

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be a thrilling event, taking place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, across Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. This prestigious tournament will see the world's top cricket teams compete for glory. Below is a detailed look at the participating teams and their squads:

Pakistan (Hosts)

• Captain: Mohammad Rizwan
• Key Players: Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf

Afghanistan

• Captain: Hashmatullah Shahidi
• Key Players: Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Gulbadin Naib

Australia

• Captain: Steve Smith
• Key Players: Glenn Maxwell, Marnus Labuschagne, Adam Zampa
• Notable Absences: Mitchell Starc (opted out), Pat Cummins (injured)

Bangladesh

• Captain: Nazmul Hossain Shanto
• Key Players: Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mustafizur Rahman

England

• Captain: Jos Buttler
• Key Players: Jofra Archer, Joe Root, Mark Wood

India

• Captain: Rohit Sharma
• Key Players: Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya
• Injuries: Jasprit Bumrah (replaced by Harshit Rana)

New Zealand

• Captain: Mitchell Santner
• Key Players: Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson

South Africa

• Captain: Temba Bavuma
• Key Players: Kagiso Rabada, Quinton de Kock, David Miller

Tournament Schedule Highlights

• Opening Match: Pakistan vs. South Africa, February 19, 2025
• Semi-Finals: March 4 & 5, 2025
• Final: March 9, 2025

Stay tuned for more updates and follow your favorite teams as they battle for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title!