No Opening Ceremony For ICC Champions Trophy 2025

WATCH: Pakistan pick 2017 ICC Men's Champions Trophy Hero, drops Saim Ayub in 15-member squad for ICC event
Pakistan has finally revealed their 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, set to begin in Karachi on February 19.
Key batter ruled out as Pakistan name ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad
Veteran Fakhar Zaman is in the mix, having played a monumental role in the 2017 Champions Trophy final. He scored a maiden ODI ton (114 off 106 deliveries) at The Oval, London, as Pakistan beat India by 180 runs to claim the silverware. Also recalled are Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, and Saud Shakeel.
Pakistan Announces Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Amid Key Changes
Pakistan announces its squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with Mohammad Rizwan as captain. Notable absentee Saim Ayub misses out due to injury, whereas veteran Fakhar Zaman returns. The team will face New Zealand and India in the group stage under the guidance of Interim Coach Aaqib Javed.
Champions Trophy 2025: Fakhar Zaman Returns, No Saim Ayub In Pakistan's 15-Man Squad Led By Mohammad Rizwan
Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Opener Fakhar Zaman, who scored a century in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final against India, makes a comeback after overcoming injury and illness that had sidelined him from international cricket since June 2024.
Every ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 squad
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.
Champions Trophy 2025: Fakhar Zaman returns for Pakistan as in-form Saim Ayub misses out due to injury
Fakhar Zaman, hero of Pakistan’s Champions Trophy triumph in 2017, has not represented the Men in Green since last year’s T20 World Cup in the US and the Caribbean and has not played an ODI since the 2023 World Cup.
Champions Trophy: No Saim Ayub as Mohammed Rizwan to lead Pakistan's 15-man squad
Mohammed Rizwan will lead Pakistan's 15-man squad for the ICC 50-over tournament. Saim Ayub missed out due to an injury as Fakhar Zaman returned to the Pakistan side.
Who will open with Fakhar Zaman in ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
Asad Shafiq, member of the National Selection Committee, shared insights into Pakistan's ICC Champions Trophy squad.
Here Are All the Squads for 2025 Champions Trophy
The anticipation for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is building rapidly, and with the tournament just days away, all the teams have now finalized their squads. This year’s event promises to showcase the best of international cricket as eight teams battle for one of the sport’s most prestigious trophies.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: No Saim Ayub as Pakistan announces squad for title-defence
Defending champion Pakistan announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, with Mohammad Rizwan as the captain, on Friday.
Pakistan Mess Up Again! Select Only One Spinner As They Announce Squad For ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Pakistan have announced their squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. In their squad they have picked nine batters and only one spinner.
Pakistan's Champions Trophy Squad Announced: Mohammad Rizwan-led Side Springs Big Surprise, Four Make Comeback
Pakistan selectors on Friday sprung a surprise by including just one specialist spinner and picking nine batsmen in their ...
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore to be handed over to ICC on February 11
Amid rising concerns over the readiness of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 venues in the country, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ...
Here Are the Arrival Dates of Teams for Champions Trophy
All eight participating teams have confirmed their arrival dates for the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan and UAE.
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‘Champions Trophy to be held without opening ceremony’
LAHORE: In an untoward development, it has emerged that there will be no opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy starting in Pakistan next month, mainly due to the late arrival of England and ...