The Champions Trophy will make a grand comeback after eight years. While Pakistan is the official host, India will play their matches in Dubai. The tournament begins on February 19. Eight teams will compete in the ICC event for the coveted trophy. Pakistan, as the defending champions, will have the home-ground advantage, but strong competition is expected from other subcontinent teams like India and Bangladesh.
For the group stage, the teams are split into two groups, each playing three matches. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals.
Group A comprises India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. Group B includes Australia, South Africa, England, and Afghanistan. The tournament opener will feature Pakistan versus New Zealand on February 19 at the National Stadium in Karachi.
ICC Champions Trophy Full Squads
India Squad for Champions Trophy
India Cricket Team‘s squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, led by Rohit Sharma, showcases a blend of experience and youth. Key players include Virat Kohli, known for his exceptional ODI record, and Shubman Gill. Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the tournament with a back injury. The batting lineup features Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, while all-rounder Hardik Pandya adds depth. The bowling attack is bolstered by Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | Batsman/Captain |
| Shubman Gill | Batsman/Vice-Captain |
| Virat Kohli | Batsman |
| Shreyas Iyer | Batsman |
| KL Rahul | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Rishabh Pant | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Hardik Pandya | All-Rounder |
| Axar Patel | All-Rounder |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-Rounder |
| Washington Sundar | All-Rounder |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Spinner |
| Harshit Rana | Pacer |
| Mohammed Shami | Pacer |
| Arshdeep Singh | Pacer |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Spinner |
Bangladesh squad for Champions Trophy
Bangladesh‘s squad, captained by Najmul Hossain Shanto, reflects a significant transition, notably the absence of veterans Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal. The team includes promising players like Soumya Sarkar and Mushfiqur Rahim. The bowling attack features experienced bowlers like Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman. This blend of youth and experience aims to enhance Bangladesh’s competitiveness as they seek their first Champions Trophy title. They begin their campaign against India on February 20, 2025.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | Batsman/ Captain |
| Soumya Sarkar | Batsman |
| Tanzid Hasan | Batsman |
| Tawhid Hridoy | Batsman |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| Mahmud Ullah | All-rounder |
| Jaker Ali Anik | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | All-rounder |
| Rishad Hossain | Bowler |
| Taskin Ahmed | Bowler |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Bowler |
| Parvez Hossain Emon | Batsman |
| Nasum Ahmed | Bowler |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | Bowler |
| Nahid Rana | Bowler |
New Zealand squad for Champions Trophy
New Zealand‘s squad, captained by Mitchell Santner, features a balanced mix of seasoned players and emerging talents. Kane Williamson and Tom Latham will provide stability in batting. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra add depth to the top order. Experienced pacers like Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson bolster the bowling attack. Newcomers Will O’Rourke and Nathan Smith will also be ones to watch out for. This combination aims to enhance New Zealand’s competitiveness as they seek to reclaim glory. They begin their campaign against Pakistan on February 19, 2025.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Santner | All-rounder/ Captain |
| Michael Bracewell | All-rounder |
| Mark Chapman | Batsman |
| Devon Conway | Batsman |
| Lockie Ferguson | Bowler |
| Matt Henry | Bowler |
| Tom Latham | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| Daryl Mitchell | All-rounder |
| Will O’Rourke | Bowler |
| Glenn Phillips | All-rounder |
| Rachin Ravindra | All-rounder |
| Ben Sears | Bowler |
| Nathan Smith | Bowler |
| Kane Williamson | Batsman |
| Will Young | Batsman |
Afghanistan squad for Champions Trophy
Afghanistan‘s squad marks a historic debut for the team in this prestigious tournament. Led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, the squad features a blend of experienced players and emerging talents. Key players include Rashid Khan, a world-class spinner, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, a dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman. Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah bolster the batting department. The bowling attack will thrive on spin-friendly conditions. With a strong performance in recent tournaments, Afghanistan aim to make a significant impact in their inaugural Champions Trophy campaign starting February 19, 2025.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Hashmatullah Shahidi | Batsman/ Captain |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Batsman |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| Sediqullah Atal | Batsman |
| Rahmat Shah | Batsman/ Vice-Captain |
| Ikram Alikhil | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| Gulbadin Naib | All-rounder |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | All-rounder |
| Mohammad Nabi | All-rounder |
| Rashid Khan | Bowler |
| AM Ghazanfar | Bowler |
| Noor Ahmad | Bowler |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Bowler |
| Farid Malik | Bowler |
| Naveed Zadran | Bowler |
| Darwish Rasooli | Batsman (Reserve) |
| Nangyal Kharoti | Batsman (Reserve) |
| Bilal Sami | Bowler (Reserve) |
England squad for Champions Trophy
England’s squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, captained by Jos Buttler, features a dynamic mix of experienced players and emerging talents. Key players include Joe Root, a stalwart in the batting lineup, and Jofra Archer, who brings pace and aggression to the bowling attack. The squad also includes young talents like Jacob Bethell and Gus Atkinson. With a strong batting depth, including Harry Brook and Ben Duckett, England aims to leverage their aggressive style of play. Competing in Group B against Afghanistan, Australia, and South Africa, they seek to reclaim the trophy they last won in 2013.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Jos Buttler | Wicketkeeper-batsman (Captain) |
| Jofra Archer | Bowler |
| Gus Atkinson | Bowler |
| Tom Banton | Batsman |
| Harry Brook | Batsman (Vice Captain) |
| Rehan Ahmed | Bowler |
| Ben Duckett | Batsman |
| Jamie Overton | Bowler |
| Jamie Smith | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| Liam Livingstone | All-rounder |
| Adil Rashid | Bowler |
| Joe Root | Batsman |
| Saqib Mahmood | Bowler |
| Phil Salt | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| Mark Wood | Bowler |
Australia squad for Champions Trophy
Australia‘s squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, led by Pat Cummins, combines seasoned veterans and emerging talents. Key players include Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell, who provide experience and explosive batting capabilities. The bowling attack is formidable, featuring Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, essential for exploiting conditions in Pakistan. Newcomers like Matt Short and Aaron Hardie add fresh energy to the lineup. With a strong track record, including their recent World Cup victory, Australia aim to reclaim the Champions Trophy title, last won in 2009. They begin their campaign against England on February 22, 2025.
| Player | Role |
| Steve Smith (c) | Batsman |
| Sean Abbott | All-rounder |
| Alex Carey | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Bowler |
| Nathan Ellis | Bowler |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | Batsman |
| Aaron Hardie | All-rounder |
| Travis Head | Batsman |
| Josh Inglis | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Spencer Johnson | Bowler |
| Marnus Labuschagne | Batsman |
| Glenn Maxwell | All-rounder |
| Tanveer Sangha | Bowler |
| Matthew Short | All-rounder |
| Adam Zampa | Bowler |
| Cooper Connolly | Travelling Reserve |
South Africa squad for Champions Trophy
South Africa’s squad, captained by Temba Bavuma, features a strong mix of experience and youth. Key players include Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram, who are crucial for the batting lineup. The return of pace bowlers Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi enhances their bowling attack, providing depth and experience. Newcomers like Tristan Stubbs and Riyan Rickelton add fresh talent to the team. With a solid performance in recent tournaments, including reaching the T20 World Cup finals, South Africa will aim to end ICC trophy jinx. The Proteas begin their campaign against Afghanistan on February 21, 2025.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Temba Bavuma | Batsman (Captain) |
| Tony de Zorzi | Batsman |
| Marco Jansen | Bowler |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| Keshav Maharaj | Bowler |
| Aiden Markram | All-rounder (Vice-Captain) |
| David Miller | Batsman |
| Wiaan Mulder | All-rounder |
| Lungi Ngidi | Bowler |
| Kagiso Rabada | Bowler |
| Ryan Rickelton | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | Bowler |
| Tristan Stubbs | Batsman |
| Rassie van der Dussen | Batsman |
Pakistan squad for Champions Trophy
Last but not least, host Pakistan’s squad features a mix of experience and young talent. Fakhar Zaman is back in the camp, while Mohammad Rizwan is set to lead the side. This will be the first time the star wicketkeeper-batter captains the Men in Green in an ICC tournament. Babar Azam is also in the mix, and as always, Pakistan boasts a strong bowling lineup with names like Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
| Player Name | Role |
| Mohammad Rizwan (c) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Babar Azam | Batter |
| Fakhar Zaman | Batter |
| Kamran Ghulam | Batter |
| Saud Shakeel | Batter |
| Tayyab Tahir | Batter |
| Faheem Ashraf | All-rounder |
| Khushdil Shah | All-rounder |
| Salman Ali Agha | All-rounder |
| Usman Khan | Batter |
| Abrar Ahmed | Bowler |
| Haris Rauf | Bowler |
| Mohammad Hasnain | Bowler |
| Naseem Shah | Bowler |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Bowler |
