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Published in Sports and Competition on Friday, February 14th 2025 at 5:25 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • The Champions Trophy is being revived after eight years with holders and hosts Pakistan playing New Zealand in the opening game of the ninth edition on Wednesday. The one-day international (ODI) competition was initially scrapped by cricket's global governing body,

The article from MSN discusses the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which will be hosted by Pakistan. This tournament, returning after an eight-year hiatus, will feature eight teams divided into two groups: Group A includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, while Group B comprises Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan. The event is scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, with matches spread across three cities: Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore. The final will be held in Lahore. The article also mentions that the squads for the tournament will be announced closer to the event, and it highlights the historical context of the Champions Trophy, noting that Pakistan last hosted the tournament in 2008. Additionally, it touches on the significance of the tournament for teams like Afghanistan, who are participating for the first time, and the anticipation around the India-Pakistan matches.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-ae/sports/cricket/factbox-cricket-champions-trophy-2025-squads-groups-and-schedule/ar-AA1z2l4F ]

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