After the rest of 8 years, the champions trophy is fully set to start on 19 February. The defending champion Pakistan is chosen as the host of the tournament. All the games of the event are hosted in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Dubai.

After the finalization of the hybrid model, there was a new controversy between India and Pakistan has arrived. The Board of Indian Cricket refuses to write the host nation’s name on their jerseys. There is also expected that they don’t allow their skipper to visit Pakistan for the captain ceremony.

The BCCI said in a statement that Indian team games will held in Dubai. So, it is not a condition for team India to mention Pakistan on their shirts for the champions trophy. India is playing their first game of the event against Bangladesh on 20 February.

India Champions Trophy Fixtures

India will open their campaign against Bangladesh on 20 February. Their second clash with arch-rivals Pakistan was on 23 February, while their last group match was against the Kiwis. According to the scenario, if the Indian team appears in the final, then the final will be hosted in Dubai.

Team India for Champions Trophy 2025

India finalized their squad members for the upcoming tournament. Mr. Hitman led the team with Shubman Gill who was promoted as a vice-captain. While Kohli, Iyer, Pant, Jaiswal, and KL Rahul are in the batting department. In the all-rounder category, Pandya, Jadeja, W. Sundar & Axar Patel join the squad. On the bowler’s list, Bumrah and Shami lead the tea, along with Kuldeep and Arshdeep Singh.