The wait is finally over as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is just around the corner. The excitement and anticipation among cricket fans all over the world is at an all-time high as the top teams gear up to battle it out for the ultimate glory. With the tournament set to begin, all the participating teams have unveiled their final squad, and the competition is expected to be intense and thrilling.
The ICC Champions Trophy is a prestigious tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the top eight cricketing nations in the world. It is often referred to as the ‘mini World Cup’ due to its limited number of teams and the high level of competition. The last edition of the tournament was held in 2017, with Pakistan emerging as the champions after defeating India in a nail-biting final.
As we gear up for the 2025 edition of the ICC Champions Trophy, let’s take a look at all the teams and their final squad.
India, the current world number one team, will be led by the dynamic Virat Kohli. The team boasts of a strong batting line-up with the likes of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Shubman Gill. The bowling department is also in good hands with Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Ravindra Jadeja leading the attack. The inclusion of young talents like Prithvi Shaw and Rishabh Pant adds depth to the squad. India is undoubtedly one of the favorites to lift the trophy.
Australia, the defending champions, will be looking to continue their winning streak in the ICC Champions Trophy. Led by the experienced Aaron Finch, the team has a perfect blend of youth and experience. The return of Steve Smith and David Warner will boost the batting line-up, while the pace attack, consisting of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood, is one of the best in the world. Australia will be a tough team to beat in the tournament.
England, the hosts of the tournament, will be led by Eoin Morgan. The team will be looking to make amends for their disappointing performance in the last edition. With a strong batting line-up that includes the likes of Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Jos Buttler, England has the firepower to post big totals. The bowling department is also in good hands with Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, and Adil Rashid leading the attack. England will have the home advantage and will be a tough team to beat on their home turf.
New Zealand, the runners-up of the last edition, will be led by the inspirational Kane Williamson. The team has a good mix of experienced players like Ross Taylor and Trent Boult, along with young talents like Devon Conway and Kyle Jamieson. New Zealand has always been known for their fighting spirit, and they will be looking to go one step further and lift the trophy this time around.
South Africa, led by Quinton de Kock, will be determined to put up a strong performance in the ICC Champions Trophy. The team has a good balance of batting and bowling with the likes of Faf du Plessis, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi in their ranks. South Africa will be hoping to break their jinx of not being able to win a major ICC tournament and make their mark in the Champions Trophy.
Pakistan, the winners of the 2017 edition, will be led by Babar Azam. The team has a mix of experienced players like Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik, along with young talents like Shaheen Afridi and Haider Ali. Pakistan has always been known for their unpredictable nature, and they will be looking to replicate their winning performance from the last edition.
Sri Lanka, led by Dimuth Karunaratne, will be aiming to make a mark in the ICC Champions Trophy. The team has a good mix of youth and experience, with players like Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, and Lasith Malinga. Sri Lanka will be looking to surprise everyone and make it to the knockout stage.
West Indies, the two-time champions, will be led by Kieron Pollard. The team has a strong batting line-up with the likes of Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, and Shimron Hetmyer. The return of Andre Russell and Sunil Narine will add depth to the squad. With the unpredictability factor, West
