Official fixtures announced for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

[The Bald Eagle]

Official fixtures announced for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy will take place over 19 days.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 fixtures and groupings have been announced by the ICC on Tuesday, 24 December, with the tournament set to begin on 19 February in Karachi with the final on 9 March.

The eight-team tournament will feature 15 matches, and will be played across Pakistan and in Dubai.

In Pakistan, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi will be the three venues to host tournament play. Each Pakistan venue will feature three group games apiece, with Lahore hosting the second semi-final.

Lahore will also host the final on 9 March, unless India qualify, in which case it will be played in Dubai. Both the semi-finals and the final will have reserve days.

The three group matches involving India, as well as the first semi-final, will be played in Dubai.

Pakistan take on New Zealand in the Group A tournament opener in Karachi on 19 February. The Dubai leg begins the following day with India taking on Bangladesh.

Pakistan stuns India to win Champions trophy 2017
Group B begins on 21 February, with Afghanistan squaring up against the Proteas in Karachi.

A big weekend then kicks off with rivals England and Australia set to clash in Lahore on Saturday (22 February), with the much-anticipated Pakistan-India clash set for the day later.

The eight sides in the Champions Trophy competing for the famous white winners’ jackets are the teams that finished in the top eight positions on the points table of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

Group A of the tournament features current Champions Trophy holders and hosts Pakistan, along with India, New Zealand and Bangladesh, while Group B features Cricket World Cup 2023 champions Australia, alongside Afghanistan, England and South Africa.


Groups:

Group A - Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh

Group B - South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, England

Champions Trophy Schedule:

19 February, Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan

20 February, Bangladesh v India, Dubai

21 February, Afghanistan v South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan

22 February, Australia v England, Lahore, Pakistan

23 February, Pakistan v India, Dubai

24 February, Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

25 February, Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

26 February, Afghanistan v England, Lahore, Pakistan

27 February, Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

28 February, Afghanistan v Australia, Lahore, Pakistan

1 March, South Africa v England, Karachi, Pakistan

2 March, New Zealand v India, Dubai

4 March, Semi-final 1, Dubai

5 March, Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan

9 March, Final, Lahore (unless India qualify, when it will be played in Dubai)

10 March, Reserve day

*All matches will be day-night encounters

 

[Rajdeep]

So brother @Slim was right that 1 semi final is indeed in Lahore and final will also be in Lahore if India doesn't qualify.

 

[Rana]

India should play the final in Lahore if Pakistan don’t qualify for it and they do.

 

[Rajdeep]

Rajdeep's prediction for CT 2025

19 February, Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan - Pakistan (Winner)

20 February, Bangladesh v India, Dubai - LOL India (Winner)

21 February, Afghanistan v South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan - Afghanistan (Winner)

22 February, Australia v England, Lahore, Pakistan - Australia (Winner)

23 February, Pakistan v India, Dubai - LOL India (Winner)

24 February, Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan - New Zealand (Winner)

25 February, Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan - Australia (Winner)

26 February, Afghanistan v England, Lahore, Pakistan - England (Winner)

27 February, Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan - Pakistan (Winner)

28 February, Afghanistan v Australia, Lahore, Pakistan - Australia (Winner)

1 March, South Africa v England, Karachi, Pakistan - England (Winner)

2 March, New Zealand v India, Dubai - India (Winner)

4 March, Semi-final 1, Dubai - India vs England - India (Winner)

5 March, Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan - Australia vs Pakistan - Australia (Winner)

9 March, Final, Dubai - India vs Australia - India (Winner)


@Devadwal agree with the above?

 

[Rana]

Rajdeep's prediction for CT 2025

19 February, Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan - Pakistan (Winner)

20 February, Bangladesh v India, Dubai - LOL India (Winner)

21 February, Afghanistan v South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan - Afghanistan (Winner)

22 February, Australia v England, Lahore, Pakistan - Australia (Winner)

23 February, Pakistan v India, Dubai - LOL India (Winner)

24 February, Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan - New Zealand (Winner)

25 February, Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan - Australia (Winner)

26 February, Afghanistan v England, Lahore, Pakistan - England (Winner)

27 February, Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan - Pakistan (Winner)

28 February, Afghanistan v Australia, Lahore, Pakistan - Australia (Winner)

1 March, South Africa v England, Karachi, Pakistan - England (Winner)

2 March, New Zealand v India, Dubai - India (Winner)

4 March, Semi-final 1, Dubai - India vs England - India (Winner)

5 March, Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan - Australia vs Pakistan - Australia (Winner)

9 March, Final, Dubai - India vs Australia - India (Winner)


@Devadwal agree with the above?

NZ v Pakistan is not a sure stop win for Pakistan.

 

[emranabbas]

Where are all those people who were confidently claiming that the final would be held in Dubai, regardless of whether Pakistan qualifies or not?

 

[Bhaijaan]

Big gap between Bharat’s 2nd and 3rd ODI. Stupid ICC

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Where are all those people who were confidently claiming that the final would be held in Dubai, regardless of whether Pakistan qualifies or not?

They are in Dubai.

 

[DTrump]

NZ v Pakistan is not a sure stop win for Pakistan.

Yes. Will be the most NZ thing ever if they get smashed in the tri series before and then do the number on Pakistan in the CT opener. They have a history of tripping the hosts in ICC tournaments.

Santner, Bracewell and Phillips. Lot of spin. All can bat too. Very competitive side who live for these moments.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

So brother @Slim was right that 1 semi final is indeed in Lahore and final will also be in Lahore if India doesn't qualify.

The same format will be applied to the World Cup in India, which might come as a shock to some overly confident fans.

 

[emranabbas]

Yes. Will be the most NZ thing ever if they get smashed in the tri series before and then do the number on Pakistan in the CT opener. They have a history of tripping the hosts in ICC tournaments.

Santner, Bracewell and Phillips. Lot of spin. All can bat too. Very competitive side who live for these moments.

 

[Mrjungshook]

Mr jungshook prediction for CT 2025

19 February, Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan - Pakistan (winner)

20 February, Bangladesh v India, Dubai - India (winner)

21 February, Afghanistan v South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan - South Africa (winner)

22 February, Australia v England, Lahore, Pakistan - Australia (winner)

23 February, Pakistan v India, Dubai - Pakistan (winner)

24 February, Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan - Bangladesh (winner)

25 February, Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan - Australia (Winner)

26 February, Afghanistan v England, Lahore, Pakistan - Afghanistan (winner)

27 February, Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan - Bangladesh (winner)

28 February, Afghanistan v Australia, Lahore, Pakistan - Australia (Winner)

1 March, South Africa v England, Karachi, Pakistan - South Africa (winner)

2 March, New Zealand v India, Dubai - New Zealand (Winner)

4 March, Semi-final 1, Dubai - Newzealand vs South Africa - southafrica (Winner)

5 March, Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan - Australia vs Pakistan - Australia (Winner)

9 March, Final, Lahore, Pakistan- South Africa vs Australia - Australia (Winner)

 

[Mrjungshook]

Big gap between Bharat’s 2nd and 3rd ODI. Stupid ICC

Still Rohit will be tired.

 

[Devadwal]

Rajdeep's prediction for CT 2025

19 February, Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan - Pakistan (Winner)

20 February, Bangladesh v India, Dubai - LOL India (Winner)

21 February, Afghanistan v South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan - Afghanistan (Winner)

22 February, Australia v England, Lahore, Pakistan - Australia (Winner)

23 February, Pakistan v India, Dubai - LOL India (Winner)

24 February, Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan - New Zealand (Winner)

25 February, Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan - Australia (Winner)

26 February, Afghanistan v England, Lahore, Pakistan - England (Winner)

27 February, Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan - Pakistan (Winner)

28 February, Afghanistan v Australia, Lahore, Pakistan - Australia (Winner)

1 March, South Africa v England, Karachi, Pakistan - England (Winner)

2 March, New Zealand v India, Dubai - India (Winner)

4 March, Semi-final 1, Dubai - India vs England - India (Winner)

5 March, Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan - Australia vs Pakistan - Australia (Winner)

9 March, Final, Dubai - India vs Australia - India (Winner)


@Devadwal agree with the above?

Pakistan vs NZ - NZ to win .

Pakistan champion trophy dream will be end on 23 Feb after Defeat against NZ and india ,just four days within start of the tournament)

Afghanistan to win 2 match vs South Africa/ Australia/ England

Semifinal 1 , both are my favourite team - India vs Afghanistan

Semifinal 2 , NZ vs Australia/ England

 

[sweep_shot]

Hoping for a good tournament.

I am supporting Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Australia. I hope one of these teams will lift the trophy.

 

[aboveandbeyond]

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Hope he's back in the team . Abdullah is struggling

 

[emranabbas]

Hope he's back in the team . Abdullah is struggling

Aqib will bring him back 100 percent for all the upcoming home games.

 

[Devadwal]

So semifinal 1 is in dubai Even india doesn't qualified?

 

[Hellion]

Hoping for a good tournament.

I am supporting Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Australia. I hope one of these teams will lift the trophy.

Oh dear now that you are supporting , fans of these teams better watch out.

 

[shah9425]

What's the point of semi final 1 in Dubai

Total senseless

 

[adi_62941]

Any idea where to buy tickets. Especially for india pak match in dubai? Please advice

 

[sweep_shot]

What's the point of semi final 1 in Dubai

Total senseless

I agree.

It is a complete farce thanks to India/BCCI.

 

[Slim]

So brother @Slim was right that 1 semi final is indeed in Lahore and final will also be in Lahore if India doesn't qualify.

Lets all root for group stage knockout of India for the greater good of the game. LETS GOOOOO!!!

 

[ChennaiFan]

There is just one day gap between India's last league match on March 2nd and the first Semi-final match on March 4th. If India does qualify for the Semi-final, it will be tough. Not complaining, just pointing out the itinerary to those who whined during the past tournaments and who will moan again in the future.

 

[ChennaiFan]

Day-night matches in UAE are lotteries. Toss plays a big role in the outcome.

 

[sweep_shot]

Lets all root for group stage knockout of India for the greater good of the game. LETS GOOOOO!!!

Indeed.

I personally want to see all 3 teams (BD, Pakistan, and NZ) beating India and sending them home.

 

[Slim]

Indeed.

I personally want to see all 3 teams (BD, Pakistan, and NZ) beating India and sending them home.

Altho the possibility of Bangla beating them is low, but that would be the biggest cherry on top. After getting the beat down, their team and some of their fans can cope and seethe at home on their TVs.

What a beautiful moment would that be. Cricket will heal.

Group stage knockout for India - MAKE IT HAPPEN!!

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Pakistan set to host ICC event after 28 years

•Karachi and Rawalpindi to host three matches each of ICC Champions Trophy 2025; Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium to host atleast four matches

•Defending champions Pakistan will begin their campaign on 19 February in Karachi

Lahore, 24 December 2024:

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the eight-team ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule to be hosted by Pakistan from 19 February to 10 March. The matches will be played at the three venues of Pakistan – Rawalpindi, Karachi and Lahore, while atleast four matches will be hosted by Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

Karachi’s National Bank Stadium and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host three group matches each, while Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will host a minimum of four matches. All matches will begin at 2pm local time.

The tournament will kick-off with a Group A fixture involving Defending champions Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Bank Stadium on Wednesday, 19 February. The second group match of Pakistan will be against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) on Sunday, 23 February. The hosts will play their third and final group match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi against Bangladesh on Thursday, 27 February.

Afghanistan, Australia, England and South Africa are placed in Group B.

The top two sides from each group will play the semi-finals, with the first semi-final scheduled at the DICS on Tuesday, 4 March. The second semi-final will be staged at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 5 March. Both the semi-finals have been allotted reserve days as well.

The final of the marquee event is scheduled on Sunday, 9 March, with the venue, Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium or Dubai’s Dubai International Cricket Stadium, to be confirmed closer to the match. 10 March will be the reserve day for the final.

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi:

“We are pleased that an agreement has been reached based on the principles of equality and respect, showcasing the spirit of cooperation and collaboration that defines our sport.

“Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the ICC members who played a constructive role in helping us achieve a mutually beneficial solution. Their efforts have been invaluable in promoting the interests of international cricket.

“Hosting the Champions Trophy is a significant milestone for Pakistan, highlighting our commitment to promoting cricket at the highest level and showcasing our capabilities as a premier event organizer. We are dedicated to ensuring that this tournament will be a memorable experience for players, officials, and fans alike.

“Pakistan is elated to welcome the world to the Champions Trophy, and we look forward to extending our renowned hospitality to all.”

Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan’s white-ball captain:

“As a cricket loving country, we are all very excited to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Having done well with the help of Almighty in the ODIs recently adds to the excitement and build-up towards the mega-event, and we eagerly look forward to playing in front of our home crowd and excelling in the eight-team tournament.

“Hosting the ICC Champions Trophy is a great occasion as Pakistan welcomes first ICC event to its shores in 28 years and especially as we are the defending champions. We will try to meet the expectations of our fans.

“Our country is known for its great hospitality and I am sure the fans will not only support our team, but also appreciate the performances of other teams.”

ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 schedule (All matches to begin at 2pm PKT)

19 Feb – Pakistan v New Zealand, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
20 Feb – Bangladesh v India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
21 Feb – Afghanistan v South Africa, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
22 Feb – Australia v England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
23 Feb – Pakistan v India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
24 Feb - Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
25 Feb – Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
26 Feb – Afghanistan v England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
27 Feb – Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
28 Feb – Afghanistan v Australia, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
1 Mar – South Africa v England, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
2 Mar – New Zealand v India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
4 Mar – Semi-final 1, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai*
5 Mar – Semi-final 2, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore**
9 Mar – Final - Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore***

* Semi-final 1 will involve India if they qualify
**Semi-final 2 will involve Pakistan if they qualify
*** If India qualify for the final it will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

 

[sweep_shot]

Day-night matches in UAE are lotteries. Toss plays a big role in the outcome.

I see you have an excuse ready already.

 

[Devadwal]

Indian team record in Dubai ( ODI)

Match played -6
Won - 5 ( Two one sided win against Pakistan,two win against Bangladesh)
Lost -0
Tie - one ( Against Afg)

 

[Major]

utterly dumb schudling. Peshawar is 2.5 hours away from Rawalpindi, why not give Afg games to Pindi.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

To drain them hard

utterly dumb schudling. Peshawar is 2.5 hours away from Rawalpindi, why not give Afg games to Pindi.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

India will curate the pitches in dubai to exactly how they want it. Just like how they always get more practice on the pitch that is used for Pakistan matches.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Disappointing to see no Pakistan matches in Lahore

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Disappointing to see no Pakistan matches in Lahore

Clever. Icc gonna allocate 90% of tickets to Indians per usual I wonder

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I am still shocked to see that not a single match of the Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled in Johannesburg or Colombo.

 

[Slim]

I am still shocked to see that not a single match of the Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled in Johannesburg or Colombo.

24 hours never ended

 

[dravidthewall]

Mr jungshook prediction for CT 2025

19 February, Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi, Pakistan - Pakistan (winner)

20 February, Bangladesh v India, Dubai - India (winner)

21 February, Afghanistan v South Africa, Karachi, Pakistan - South Africa (winner)

22 February, Australia v England, Lahore, Pakistan - Australia (winner)

23 February, Pakistan v India, Dubai - Pakistan (winner)

24 February, Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan - Bangladesh (winner)

25 February, Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi, Pakistan - Australia (Winner)

26 February, Afghanistan v England, Lahore, Pakistan - Afghanistan (winner)

27 February, Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan - Bangladesh (winner)

28 February, Afghanistan v Australia, Lahore, Pakistan - Australia (Winner)

1 March, South Africa v England, Karachi, Pakistan - South Africa (winner)

2 March, New Zealand v India, Dubai - New Zealand (Winner)

4 March, Semi-final 1, Dubai - Newzealand vs South Africa - southafrica (Winner)

5 March, Semi-final 2, Lahore, Pakistan - Australia vs Pakistan - Australia (Winner)

9 March, Final, Lahore, Pakistan- South Africa vs Australia - Australia (Winner)

Every prediction is true except bangladesh winning against Pakistan and newzealand lol

 

[dravidthewall]

What's the point of semi final 1 in Dubai

Total senseless

Lol they are sure that India will defenetely qualify for semifinal

 

[dravidthewall]

Lets all root for group stage knockout of India for the greater good of the game. LETS GOOOOO!!!

Lol tell rizwan to this time don't attempt cross batted shot against bumrah

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

This match in dubai is going to really hurt the pakistani players, playing in front of Indians in UAE in a tournament you are hosting. Should be enough fuel for the fire.

 

[Hawkeye]

Only tournament where each and everyone will be rooting for first round India exit.

They should be knocked out. Let the tournament happen peacefully.

 

[shah9425]

Only tournament where each and everyone will be rooting for first round India exit.

They should be knocked out. Let the tournament happen peacefully.

Yes please

Too much tantrums by them

 

[deltexas]

Ind should have played 1 game each in Dubai sharjah abudhabi - instead of all 3 in dubai. Uae is such a soulless place for cricket- would have preferred SL or Ban.

 

[ChennaiFan]

I see you have an excuse ready already.

You are free to take in whatever way you want. But the fact is, in a day-night game in UAE, the toss plays a huge role. It need not be just India that will get negatively impacted. It could be the other team too. I would prefer India playing all their games in Pakistan or not play in CT at all. But, we have to deal with whatever we got now.

 

[ChennaiFan]

Ind should have played 1 game each in Dubai sharjah abudhabi - instead of all 3 in dubai. Uae is such a soulless place for cricket- would have preferred SL or Ban.

I agree, Sri Lanka or Bangladesh is a better place for cricket.

 

[sweep_shot]

Disappointing to see no Pakistan matches in Lahore

Agree.

Lahore should've hosted at least one Pakistani game.

 

[Slim]

Only tournament where each and everyone will be rooting for first round India exit.

They should be knocked out. Let the tournament happen peacefully.

Pakistan and Kiwis need to join hands in this mission to heal world cricket. I hope the boys come through - whole nation is counting on them. Even if they dont make the finals, beating India could ensure the tournament stays in Pakistan. More riding on this game.

India knocked out of group stage - totally hyped for this!

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

I see you have an excuse ready already.

Don’t worry, India will bang your team so hard that the match video won’t play without a vpn.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Good to see the official announcement finally coming in. End of the whole CT drama. Let the games begin.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Agree.

Lahore should've hosted at least one Pakistani game.

I guess they will get the semi-final. Provided Pakistan qualify.

 

[Mrjungshook]

Every prediction is true except bangladesh winning against Pakistan and newzealand lol

I will tell you why?
Bangladesh vs newzealand
If this cup was not in sub continent I would have bet on newzealand beating Bangladesh. But it's in Sub continent and I have always seen them struggling against Bangladesh in sub continent which is kinda weird.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh
Pakistan will face Bangladesh last, and according to my prediction they will beat newzealand and India, which will send them automatically to semi final and. I don't believe Pakistan will go undefeated at group stage they will lose to Bangladesh in over confidence.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Good to see the official announcement finally coming in. End of the whole CT drama. Let the games begin.

Not only has much of the confusion surrounding the format of the next World Cup been cleared, but it has also been confirmed that the same hybrid model the ICC is using for the 2025 Champions Trophy will apply to the World Cup. Those expecting a U-turn from the BCCI and ignoring reports about India and Pakistan playing all their matches at neutral venues received a harsh reality check. Now, they are either silent or continuing to ignore this thread as well.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan, during a media interaction in Karachi:

"It is a welcome sign that the Champions Trophy matches are being held in Pakistan. For nine years, we played cricket outside Pakistan, but now we can enjoy the advantage of playing on home grounds."

"My wish is for regular Pakistan-India cricket. Playing against India helps you become a big player, and I always talk about the importance of these high-stakes matchups."

 

[Abdullah]

Pakistan must qualify for the knockouts- Pakistan Cricket team in Ramadhan is something else! Cant be eliminated before then!

 

[mikeypbadana86]

Pakistan is looking different team in LOI's. will be an exciting match against India.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Anyone able to get into the portal??

 

[shah9425]

Anyone able to get into the portal??


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Too much traffic at the moment

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Too much traffic at the moment

So much for a window. Probably can't go anywhere

I actually thought it was for WTC which isn't due yet

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

So much for a window. Probably can't go anywhere

I actually thought it was for WTC which isn't due yet

Try now, its working.

 

[shah9425]

Try now, its working.

Yeah working now

 

[BouncerGuy]

Match officials announced for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed a list of 15 Match Officials for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan and United Arab Emirates, starting 19 February.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the match officials for the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, set to be held across Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from 19 February to 9 March. The tournament will take place in four iconic venues: Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi in Pakistan, and Dubai in the UAE.

A distinguished panel of 12 umpires will officiate the 8-team event, with six returning officials from the 2017 edition, including Richard Kettleborough, who stood in the final of the previous Champions Trophy in the UK. Kettleborough, a veteran of 108 Men’s ODIs, will be joined by fellow umpires Chris Gaffaney, Kumar Dharmasena, Richard Illingworth, Paul Reiffel, and Rod Tucker, who also officiated in the 2017 tournament.

Dharmasena will be extending his stint of officiating 132 ODIs at the upcoming tournament, a record for an umpire from Sri Lanka in the One-Day format.

Kettleborough and Illingworth, who both stood together during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad, They are joined by Michael Gough, Adrian Holdstock, Ahsan Raza, Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, Alex Wharf, and Joel Wilson, all of whom officiated at the World Cup in India.

The panel of match referees will be led by David Boon, Ranjan Madugalle, and Andrew Pycroft, all esteemed members of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. Boon officiated the 2017 Champions Trophy final, while Madugalle returns after officiating the 2013 final, and Pycroft also featured in the 2017 tournament.

Sean Easey, ICC Senior Manager – Umpires and Referees, commented:
“We are pleased to announce this highly credentialed team of match officials for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. Their collective expertise and experience will be invaluable in ensuring the tournament runs smoothly.”

“We always strive to appoint the most deserving officials for such prestigious events, and we are confident that this group will do an outstanding job in both Pakistan and the UAE. We wish them all the best for a memorable tournament.” He also added.

The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be a thrilling tournament, and these officials will play a crucial role in ensuring a high standard of fairness and integrity throughout the competition.

Match Officials: Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena, Chris Gaffaney, Michael Gough, Adrian Holdstock, Richard Illingworth, Richard Kettleborough, Ahsan Raza, Paul Reiffel, Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, Rodney Tucker, Alex Wharf, Joel Wilson.

Match Referees: David Boon, Ranjan Madugalle, Andrew Pycroft.

ICC

 

[FearlessRoar]

Umpire Nitin Menon decides against travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy​

Indian umpire Nitin Menon has decided to pull out of the Champions Trophy set to be held in Pakistan and Dubai in the months of February and March. News agency PTI reported on the development on Wednesday, February 5, quoting Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) sources, who stated that Menon decided against travelling to Pakistan for personal reasons.

The ICC Champions Trophy is set to be held in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9. Menon, one of the most respected umpires going around, could not have officiated in Dubai due to ICC rules. According to the law, any match between two teams cannot have umpires from their respective countries. Given India plays all their matches in Dubai, Menon could not have officiated those games.

An Indian cricket board (BCCI) source told PTI that Menon decided against travelling to Pakistan and pulled out due to personal reasons.

"The ICC wanted to put him (Menon) on the Champions Trophy roster. But he decided against travelling to Pakistan due to personal reasons," a BCCI source told PTI.

The ICC did not comment on development while releasing the line-up of officials on Wednesday, February 5.

All the three match referees chosen for the tournament are experienced. Boon has featured in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, while Madugalle is back after officiating the 2013 final. Pycroft also featured in the 2017 tournament.

"A distinguished panel of 12 umpires will officiate the eight-team event, with six returning officials from the 2017 edition, including Richard Kettleborough, who stood in the final of the previous Champions Trophy in the UK," the ICC said in a release.

Kettleborough, a veteran of 108 ODIs, will be joined by fellow umpires Chris Gaffaney, Kumar Dharmasena, Richard Illingworth, Paul Reiffel, and Rod Tucker, who also officiated in the 2017 tournament.

"Dharmasena will be extending his stint of officiating 132 ODIs at the upcoming tournament, a record for an umpire from Sri Lanka in the One-Day format."

Kettleborough and Illingworth, who both stood together during the 2023 World Cup final in Ahmedabad, will be joined by Michael Gough, Adrian Holdstock, Ahsan Raza, Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, Alex Wharf, and Joel Wilson. All of them officiated at the World Cup in India.

ICC's senior manager (umpires and referees), Sean Easey, said the extensive experience of the match officials will provide high-quality games.

"We always strive to appoint the most deserving officials for such prestigious events, and we are confident that this group will do an outstanding job in both Pakistan and the UAE. We wish them all the best for a memorable tournament," he said.

Umpire Nitin Menon decides against travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy

Indian umpire Nitin Menon has pulled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, set to be held in Pakistan and Dubai. BCCI sources suggest that Menon decided against travelling to Pakistan due to personal reasons.

www.indiatoday.in

 

[Devadwal]

Umpire Nitin Menon decides against travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy​

Indian umpire Nitin Menon has decided to pull out of the Champions Trophy set to be held in Pakistan and Dubai in the months of February and March. News agency PTI reported on the development on Wednesday, February 5, quoting Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) sources, who stated that Menon decided against travelling to Pakistan for personal reasons.

The ICC Champions Trophy is set to be held in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9. Menon, one of the most respected umpires going around, could not have officiated in Dubai due to ICC rules. According to the law, any match between two teams cannot have umpires from their respective countries. Given India plays all their matches in Dubai, Menon could not have officiated those games.

An Indian cricket board (BCCI) source told PTI that Menon decided against travelling to Pakistan and pulled out due to personal reasons.

"The ICC wanted to put him (Menon) on the Champions Trophy roster. But he decided against travelling to Pakistan due to personal reasons," a BCCI source told PTI.

The ICC did not comment on development while releasing the line-up of officials on Wednesday, February 5.

All the three match referees chosen for the tournament are experienced. Boon has featured in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, while Madugalle is back after officiating the 2013 final. Pycroft also featured in the 2017 tournament.

"A distinguished panel of 12 umpires will officiate the eight-team event, with six returning officials from the 2017 edition, including Richard Kettleborough, who stood in the final of the previous Champions Trophy in the UK," the ICC said in a release.

Kettleborough, a veteran of 108 ODIs, will be joined by fellow umpires Chris Gaffaney, Kumar Dharmasena, Richard Illingworth, Paul Reiffel, and Rod Tucker, who also officiated in the 2017 tournament.

"Dharmasena will be extending his stint of officiating 132 ODIs at the upcoming tournament, a record for an umpire from Sri Lanka in the One-Day format."

Kettleborough and Illingworth, who both stood together during the 2023 World Cup final in Ahmedabad, will be joined by Michael Gough, Adrian Holdstock, Ahsan Raza, Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, Alex Wharf, and Joel Wilson. All of them officiated at the World Cup in India.

ICC's senior manager (umpires and referees), Sean Easey, said the extensive experience of the match officials will provide high-quality games.

"We always strive to appoint the most deserving officials for such prestigious events, and we are confident that this group will do an outstanding job in both Pakistan and the UAE. We wish them all the best for a memorable tournament," he said.

Umpire Nitin Menon decides against travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy

Indian umpire Nitin Menon has pulled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, set to be held in Pakistan and Dubai. BCCI sources suggest that Menon decided against travelling to Pakistan due to personal reasons.

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Good . He has every reason to not go for pakistan when Indian team is already not going due to security reasons .

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Good . He has every reason to not go for pakistan when Indian team is already not going due to security reasons .

Nobody cares if some random umpire is not coming

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

Good . He has every reason to not go for pakistan when Indian team is already not going due to security reasons .

You mean due to political reasons.

 

[W63L35]

You mean due to political reasons.

I read on social media... that it was PCB who told ICC to have Indian umpires to stay home.

 

[Snowflake]

Petty people of a petty country

 

[Devadwal]

I read on social media... that it was PCB who told ICC to have Indian umpires to stay home.

Lol this is fake news. Indian umpires/ referee doesn't want to go Pakistan.

 

[Devadwal]

Nobody cares if some random umpire is not coming

Pakistani fan's don't have any other things to tell so....

 

[kingusama92]

Terrible news.

Honestly, I was only planning on watching for Nitin Menon.

 

[Devadwal]

If there’s life, then there’s the world

Cricket is secondary thing. He decision should be respected.

Honestly, I was only planning on watching for Nitin Menon.

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

I read on social media... that it was PCB who told ICC to have Indian umpires to stay home.

We also heard on social media that the indians refused to have Pakistan written on their kit for the CT.

We all know how that turned out.

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

Terrible news.

Honestly, I was only planning on watching for Nitin Menon.

Who watches cricket to see an umpire.

 

[Devadwal]

Who watches cricket to see an umpire.

This is how Nitin Menon reacted ( Laughed) when he offered for umpiring in pakistan.

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

This is how Nitin Menon reacted ( Laughed) when he offered for umpiring in pakistan.

You must of been sitting with him at his house .

You indians are a strange breed.

 

[Devadwal]

You must of been sitting with him at his house .

You indians are a strange breed.

When a umpire refused to go Pakistan due to security issues that is show the reality of that country.

Btw BCCI/ india government didn't Stop him , it was his own decision

Now lets laugh

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

When a umpire refused to go Pakistan due to security issues that is show the reality of that country.

Btw BCCI/ india government didn't Stop him , it was his own decision

Now lets laugh

When an indian umpire doesnt travel to Pakistan due to "security reasons" the world and says Political reasons and what about the other 12 umpires and numerous officials travelling.

It exposes the petit small minded disruptive school kid behaviour of that said country.(india)

Now lets all .

 

[Devadwal]

When an indian umpire doesnt travel to Pakistan due to "security reasons" the world and says Political reasons and what about the other 12 umpires and numerous officials travelling.

It exposes the petit small minded disruptive school kid behaviour of that said country.(india)

Now lets all .

We don't take security validation for any others like Pakistani people's.

Pakistan is unsafe for indian cricket team's and its official . period

Btw some of pakistan fan's hero is Terrorist Ajmal kasab as they used his dp on pp profile .

So definitely there is security threats for indians in pakistan

 

[jnaveen1980]

When a umpire refused to go Pakistan due to security issues that is show the reality of that country.

Btw BCCI/ india government didn't Stop him , it was his own decision

Now lets laugh

Yea. if he goes there argument will be "India's umpire is coming but not their team".