ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement; what will the IND vs PAK venue be?

Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule announcement: The schedule announcement was supposed to happen today, however the fans might have to wait a little longer after no new updates on Saturday

8:22 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: A meeting was scheduled for December 7

PCB chief Moshsin Naqvi told media few days back that they had a meeting scheduled with ICC on December 7, which was later postponed.

7:46 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: Wait continues

It is highly unlikely that ICC is going to release the Champions Trophy schedule today, meaning fans have to wait a littile more before getting the final assessment of the situation.

7:17 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: Can Champions Trophy happen without India?

The BCCI is the largest share holder of ICC at the moment, so it is highly unlikely that the tournament will happen without team India being a part of it.

6:49 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: Who won the last ICC Champions Trophy?

The last ICC Champions Trophy was held in 2017, where Pakistan beat India in the final to lift the trophy.

6:24 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: All developments so far

In November 2024, the BCCI informed the ICC that the Indian team would not be sent to Pakistan due to the government’s refusal to grant clearance, and requested that the tournament be held in a hybrid format. Initially, the PCB rejected this proposal, stating they were ready to host the event without India if needed. However, after an ultimatum from the ICC during their board meeting on 29 November 2024, the PCB agreed to the hybrid model, but with their own set of conditions. These included reciprocal treatment whenever India hosts an ICC tournament until 2031.

6:04 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: Qualified teams

Full list of teams in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

1. Pakistan (Host)
2. India
3. Australia
4. England
5. New Zealand
6. South Africa
7. Afghanistan
8. Bangladesh

5:45 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: Former Pak player Bashit Ali on PCB agreeing to hybrid model

Basit explained on his YouTube channel that it was widely known that a hybrid model had been agreed upon, with PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi approving it, but with the condition that the same model would also apply to the 2026 ICC event, the T20 World Cup in India. He also mentioned that the hosting rights for the Women's World Cup in 2027 or 2028 were likely to be awarded to Pakistan. This move would make it seem as though Pakistan would host two major ICC events, but it was strategically planned to ensure the Pakistan team would travel to India in 2026, while the Indian women's team would visit Pakistan. This arrangement, he noted, would prevent any losses for broadcasters.

5:29 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: ICC Champions Trophy format

Since 2009, the ICC Champions Trophy has featured eight teams split into two groups of four. Each team plays one match against every other team in their group, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals. The winners of the semi-finals then compete in the final for the championship.

 

Although the format for the 2025 edition has yet to be announced, it's unlikely that the ICC will make any changes, particularly after the drama of previous tournaments.

5:10 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: How many times India have won Champions Trophy?

Indian cricket team have won ICC Champions Trophy twice. They first shared the title with Sri Lanka in 2002 after the final was washed out and then in 2013, when they beat Engalnd by 5 runs to lift the trophy.

4:52 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: PCB's demands

The Pakistan Cricket Board has insisted that Pakistan’s ICC events hosted by India be played at neutral venues. The upcoming Champions Trophy will test this arrangement. Reports suggest the ICC is considering a neutral venue for the India-Pakistan clash during the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Discussions are also underway for Pakistan’s participation in the Women’s World Cup in India next year, with alternative venues likely being explored.

4:37 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: Current status on schedule announcement?

There has been no offical statement released by ICC around the schduled meeting with PCB, meaning the wait for schedule still continues.

4:20 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: When Pakistan got hosting rights?

ICC in 2021 announced that the defending champions Pakistan will host the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, eight years after the tournamnt was defunct.

4:03 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: Will ICC chairman join the meeting?

As reported, ICC chairman Jay Shah will join today's meeting virually from Bribane, Australia. 

3:43 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: What can be India's venue?

As per reports, if PCB accepts the hybrid model, India can play their matches Dubai..

3:25 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: BCCI not happy with PCB's demands?

It remains unclear whether the BCCI has agreed to the PCB's request for a similar hybrid model for ICC events hosted in India in the coming years, which has been a point of contention. However, reports suggest that some compromise has been reached on the issue. Despite this, it is unlikely that the BCCI will provide any written guarantees, which continues to be a major point of disagreement.

3:10 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: When will the tournament be played?

The 2025 Champions Trophy is set to occur from February 19 to March 9, featuring eight teams split into two groups. The top two teams from each group will progress to the semifinals, followed by the final.

2:55 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: Pakistan seeking compensation!

Although the hybrid model appears set for approval, the Pakistan Cricket Board has expressed concerns regarding financial compensation, seeking a bigger share of the ICC's revenue distribution. However, sources suggest that ICC members are unlikely to consent to PCB's request for significant financial compensation, beyond covering the logistical expenses of hosting the event across two countries.

2:41 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: Pakistan's last match against their rivals on Indian soil!

Pakistan last played on Indian soil during the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Their match against hosts India was sell-out at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad where the tournament runners-up India emerged victorious, beating their arch rivals by 7 wickets last year.

2:25 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: When India last played in Pakistan!

India last played in Pakistan in the 2005/06 series where the Men In Blue played 3 Tests and 5 ODIs against their neighbours. However, no bilateral series was played between the sides after that beacuse of the 2008 Mumbai Terror attacks that devastated the nation.

2:10 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: Can we expect more delay?

More delay on the official announcement is definetly one of the possibilities, however, with tournament now less than 100 days away we can expect some quick action from ICC today.

1:56 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: What was BCCI's demands?

BCCI after not getting the clearence to send team India to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, asked ICC to host thier mathes at a neutral venue, including the final (If they qualify). The demand was not well-recieved by PCB, who told ICC that they can host the event without India. However, ICC interviened as has reportedly convinced PCB for the hybrid model.

1:40 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE: What does media report states?

The latest media reports states that PCB has agrred to hold the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in a hybrid model, but demands same treaming for themselves during any India hosted ICC events.

1:26 PM

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement LIVE

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the highly-anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announcement, which could finally take place today. And we say could because, if not today, then when?

 

Reports indicate that the deadlock between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been resolved, paving the way for progress.

 

Stay with us as we delve into the dramatic twists and turns of the past 10 days surrounding the Champions Trophy 2025 schedule. The fixtures await—will today be the day?