The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 marks the tournament's return after an eight-year hiatus and is set to take place in Pakistan, starting February 19th. As the host nation and defending champions, Pakistan will compete against seven of the world's best teams to retain their title.

Pakistan’s 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, which the selection committee had announced on 31 January, was criticised for the inclusion of Khushdil Shah and Faheem Ashraf as well as for picking Abrar Ahmed as the lone spinner.

Following what happened to New Zealand allrounder Rachin Ravindra, there have been speculations of a change of venue and the preferred choice is Dubai.

The Pakistan government has approved the deployment of military and paramilitary forces to bolster security for the ICC Champions Trophy. Over 10,000 police officers will be stationed in key cities as India opts out,

India who are playing their matches in Dubai, will begin their ICC Champions Trophy journey on 20th February as they will face off against Bangladesh. The biggest match of the tournament, India vs Pakistan will be second match that both teams will play in the tournament. Pakistan will travel to Dubai to take on India on 23rd February.

Pakistan will showcase its newly upgraded stadium at Lahore when it takes on New Zealand in the opening game Saturday of a tri-series cricket tournament, which also involves an understrength South Africa.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurates the newly-revamped Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, with the national cricket side unveiling their kit to be worn during the tournament.