Great Starting of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on 19 Feb: Know all Team’s Squad:-
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, marking the tournament’s return after an eight-year hiatus. Pakistan will be hosting the prestigious event, although India’s matches will be played in Dubai due to political reasons. The tournament will feature eight top cricketing nations, all vying for the title in this highly competitive 50-over format tournament.
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Participating Teams and Groups
The teams have been divided into two groups:
Group A:
1. Pakistan
2. India
3. Bangladesh
4. New Zealand
Group B:
1. Australia
2. England
3. South Africa
4. Afghanistan
Each team has announced a strong squad, packed with experienced players and young talent. Below is a breakdown of the teams and their squads:
Group A Squads
Pakistan Squad (Captain: Babar Azam)
Pakistan, the host nation, will aim to use home conditions to their advantage. Their squad includes:
Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Babar Azam(C), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr. , Agha Salman, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood
India Squad (Captain: Rohit Sharma)
India boasts a star-studded lineup featuring experienced players and young talent:
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 (WK), Ravindra Jadeja
Bangladesh Squad (Captain: Najmul Hossain Shanto)
Bangladesh has been improving steadily in ODI cricket and is expected to put up a fight:
Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto(C), Tanzid Hasan, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Jaker Ali, Parvez Hossain Emon, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib
New Zealand Squad (Captain: Kane Williamson)
New Zealand will rely on their experienced players to go deep in the tournament:
Tom Latham (WK), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson(C), Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Mark Chapman, Henry Nicholls, Michael Bracewell
Group B Squads
Australia Squad (Captain: Steve Smith)
The five-time World Cup winners are always a dangerous side in ICC tournaments:
Alex Carey (WK), Steve Smith(C), Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa
England Squad (Captain: Jos Buttler)
England’s explosive batting lineup makes them a favorite in the competition:
Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler(C), 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
South Africa Squad (Captain: Temba Bavuma)
South Africa is known for its fast bowling attack and balanced lineup:
Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma(C), 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, Corbin Bosch
Afghanistan Squad (Captain: Hashmatullah Shahidi)
Afghanistan’s spinners could be a major factor in the tournament:
Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Hashmatullah Shahidi(C), Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran
Tournament Format and Key Matches
The tournament kicks off on February 19, 2025, with Pakistan facing New Zealand in Karachi.
India’s first match will be against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals.
The final will be played on March 9, 2025, in Pakistan.
Conclusion
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be a thrilling competition, with the best teams in the world battling for supremacy. With Pakistan hosting and India playing in Dubai, the tournament will also have a unique geopolitical angle. Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly waiting to see which team lifts the trophy in this high-stakes 50-over tournament.
For a comprehensive list of squads and schedules, visit the official ICC website:
https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/every-icc-men-s-champions-trophy-2025-squad