The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 is set to commence on February 19, marking the tournament's return after an eight-year hiatus. Hosted in Pakistan, the event will feature eight top cricketing nations competing for the coveted title. The teams are divided into two groups:


Group A:

  • India
  • Bangladesh
  • Pakistan
  • New Zealand

Group B:

  • Afghanistan
  • England
  • Australia
  • South Africa

Each team will play three group-stage matches, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals. The tournament opener features host nation Pakistan against New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi.

Squad Announcements:

As the tournament approaches, participating nations have begun revealing their 15-player squads. Here's a breakdown of the announced squads:

India:

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja.

India aims for a third Champions Trophy title, having previously won in 2002 and 2013. The inclusion of star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who recently recovered from a back injury, bolsters their bowling attack.

Bangladesh:

Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossai Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana

Bangladesh fields a mix of experienced players and emerging talents, aiming to make a significant impact in the tournament.

New Zealand:

Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young

With a balanced squad, New Zealand looks to leverage its strengths in both batting and bowling departments.

Afghanistan:

Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran

Afghanistan's squad features a blend of seasoned players and young prospects, aiming to showcase their growth on the international stage.

England:

Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood

Joe Root returns to bolster England's batting lineup, bringing experience and stability.

Australia:

Pat Cummins (c), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

Australia's squad combines seasoned campaigners with fresh talent, aiming for a strong performance.

South Africa:

Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen

South Africa fields a dynamic squad, blending experience with emerging talent, as they aim for their first Champions Trophy title.

Pakistan:

Babar Azam (C), Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Hasnain.

The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 promises thrilling cricketing action as these top teams vie for supremacy. Fans worldwide eagerly await the commencement of the tournament, anticipating high-octane matches and standout performances.