The tournament will be hosted by Pakistan and the UAE, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) being the last to announce their squad on January 31, while England was the first to do so.

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi thanked the employees for their commitment and hard work, which allowed them to finish the project on time, even in the face of early doubts and criticism.

More than 160 British politicians had called for a boycott as female participation in sport has effectively been outlawed since the Taliban's return to power in 2021.

When is Champions Trophy 2025 starting? Champions Trophy 2025 will begin on February 19, with hosts Pakistan taking on New Zealand in Karachi. The final will be played on March 9. Click here for the full schedule.

The 2025 edition of Champions Trophy is going to begin February 19. The event is hosted by PCB in a hybrid model where India's matches will be held in Dubai. The post Massive setback for Australia, 4 star players going to Miss Champions Trophy 2025 appeared first on Cricket Country.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is to begin on February 19, with the top 8 teams playing matches in Pakistan and Dubai. See who are the players who are going to miss out the tournament through injuries.