ICC champions trophy 2025: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to be hosted in Pakistan is going to begin tomorrow (February 19). While the final will be played on 9 March. Before this, the Indian team captained by Rohit Sharma has suffered a big setback. The team’s bowling coaches have returned to their homes in a hurry.
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At this time, former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel is handling the responsibility of bowling coach in the Indian team. He has returned to his home just two days before the commencement of the Champions Trophy. The source has told India Today that Morkel Family has returned home due to emergency. It is not decided when they will come back.
Indian team will play all matches in Dubai
Let us know that the first match in the Champions Trophy will be played between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. While the Indian team will play their first match against Bangladesh on 20 February. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had already made it clear that the Indian team will not go on a tour of Pakistan. Because of this, the tournament is being done under the hybrid model.
The Indian team will play all their matches at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. In such a situation, the second match of the Indian team will be against Pakistan on 23 February. The Indian team will play their last match against New Zealand in the group stage. This match will be held on 2 March.
Full schedule of Champions Trophy …
February 19- Pakistan vs New Zealand, Karachi
February 20- Bangladesh vs India, Dubai
February 21- Afghanistan vs South Africa, Karachi
February 22- Australia vs England, Lahore
February 23- Pakistan vs India, Dubai
February 24- Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Rawalpindi
February 25- Australia vs South Africa, Rawalpindi
26 February- Afghanistan vs England, Lahore
27 February- Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Rawalpindi
28 February- Afghanistan vs Australia, Lahore
March 1- South Africa vs England, Karachi
March 2- New Zealand vs India, Dubai
March 4- semi-final-1, Dubai
March 5- Semi-2, Lahore
March 9- Final, Lahore (will be played in Dubai when India reaches final)
March 10- Reserve Day