The Champions Trophy returns after an exile of eight years with the defending champions Pakistan set to host an ICC event after 29 years. The context is starkely different this time around with questions around the ODI format's relevance but the competition is expected to be fierce.

India will face Bangladesh in their first match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Thursday. Here are the live streaming, squads and other details of the IND Vs BAN cricket match

On the eve of the ICC Champions Trophy opener between Pakistan and New Zealand, the Indian flag was spotted at the National Stadium in Karachi. This came days after PCB was slammed for not hoisting the Indian flag at the venues.

After the 2017 edition, the ICC decided to discontinue the tournament to streamline its global cricket events, ensuring only one major tournament per format. However, in 2021, the ICC reversed its decision and announced the return of the Champions Trophy, scheduling future editions for 2025 in Pakistan and 2029 in India.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 begins on February 19, featuring key matches such as India vs Pakistan and Australia vs England. The tournament, culminating in the final on March 9, promises intense competition as teams vie for semifinal spots.

Follow live coverage of Pakistan vs New Zealand from the ICC Champions Trophy today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.

Eight years since the Champions Trophy had one of its most momentous occasions with Pakistan beating India at a packed Oval in London, the competition is finally set to return. The holders will begin their defence on home soil in Karachi on Wednesday when they face New Zealand.

Head-to-head record between Pakistan and New Zealand in ODIs. Pakistan and New Zealand first faced off in ODI's in a bilateral standalone match on February 11, 1973. This was back