The ICC event starts in Pakistan on February 19 with India playing all their matches in Dubai under a hybrid model agreement

India entered the 2017 Champions Trophy as defending champions, having tasted glory in 2013. Their campaign started on a high as Virat Kohli 's men beat Pakistan in their opener. Their next clash against Sri Lanka saw them suffer a shock defeat. However, they cleared the group stage with a win against South Africa.

India's ICC elite umpire Nitin Menon pulled out of Champions Trophy as BCCI official confirmed that the 41-year-old decided not to travel to Pakistan for the mega tournament. Match referee Javagal Srinath to skip as well.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the renovated and upgraded Gaddafi stadium on Friday night, Sharif said the players must give their best against India.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the renovated Gaddafi Stadium on Friday night, Sharif said the players must give their best against India.

Pakistan PM Sharif stresses the importance of beating India in Dubai's upcoming cricket match. He calls on the team to excel in both the ICC Champions Trophy and against their arch-rivals.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has renovated three venues in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi for the Champions Trophy.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has challenged Pakistan’s cricket team to not only aim for the ICC Champions Trophy but also to defeat India on February 23 in Dubai. The revamped Gaddafi Stadium was unveiled at a grand event.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19, with Pakistan as the official host. However, Team India will play all its matches in Dubai. The 15-member Indian squad has been announced,