The picture reveals ICC Champions Trophy. — Screengrab/Instagram@icc
The Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled a behind the scenes video on Monday that provides a glimpse into the creation of the celebrated Champions Trophy.
Showcasing varied phases of its manufacturing, the video reveals the trophy’s design course of, crafted by England’s Thomas Lyte.
Within the footage, Lyte discusses the challenges and dedication concerned in making a high-quality trophy, acknowledging the immense stress that comes with designing such an iconic piece for the ICC.
He emphasises that designing the trophy is each a big duty and an honour.
Notably, Pakistan is gearing as much as host its first ICC match since 1996, when it co-hosted the ICC World Cup. That yr, the ultimate was held in Lahore, the place Sri Lanka claimed victory.
The Champions Trophy 2025 will formally kick off tomorrow, with the defending champions and hosts, Pakistan, dealing with New Zealand within the opening match in Karachi.
The eight-team match, consisting of 15 matches, will happen from February 19 to March 9, throughout three venues in Pakistan — Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi — in addition to in Dubai.
The groups are divided into two teams: Group A contains Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, whereas Group B options Afghanistan, South Africa, England, and Australia.
Pakistan will host a complete of 10 matches, whereas 4 matches, together with all of India’s group-stage encounters and the primary semi-final, can be held in Dubai.
Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule:
19 February: Pakistan vs New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan
20 February: Bangladesh vs India, Dubai
21 February: Afghanistan vs South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan
22 February: Australia vs England, Lahore, Pakistan
23 February: Pakistan vs India, Dubai
24 February: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
25 February: Australia vs South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
26 February: Afghanistan vs England, Lahore, Pakistan
27 February: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
28 February: Afghanistan vs Australia, Lahore, Pakistan
1 March: South Africa vs England, Karachi, Pakistan
2 March: New Zealand vs India, Dubai
4 March: Semi-final 1, Dubai
5 March: Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan
9 March: Closing, Lahore (except India qualifies, wherein case it will likely be performed in Dubai)
10 March: Reserve day
All matches can be day-night encounters.
