January 20, 2025: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy Tour recently concluded its exciting leg in England, further building anticipation for the upcoming tournament. The tour, which is part of the buildup for the ninth edition of the prestigious event, took the iconic trophy back to The Oval, the venue where Pakistan triumphed in the 2017 Champions Trophy final. The nostalgic location brought back memories of Pakistan’s memorable victory.
As part of the England tour, the Champions Trophy made its way to several famous landmarks in London, including Tower Bridge, Big Ben, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, and Borough Market. These stops helped showcase the global legacy of cricket while celebrating England’s vibrant culture. England wicket-keeper Jamie Smith, who will feature in his first Champions Trophy, expressed his excitement for competing in Pakistan and shared his expectations for the tournament.
Following the successful stops in countries such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, the Trophy Tour’s next destination is India. The trophy will engage fans with activities across iconic locations in Mumbai, Bangalore, and other cities, further amplifying excitement ahead of the tournament.
This global journey, supported by DP World, highlights the significance of the Champions Trophy 2025, which will be hosted in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19 to March 9.
On another note, India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was recently announced by team skipper Rohit Sharma and former cricketer Ajit Agarkar. The 15-member squad includes:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubman Gill (VC)
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Shami
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Rishabh Pant
- Ravindra Jadeja
With the trophy continuing its global journey, fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the tournament, which promises to be a thrilling spectacle of world-class cricket.