ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to start on February 19, with Pakistan as the official host. However, due to the hybrid model, Team India will play all its matches in Dubai instead of traveling to Pakistan.

The PCB is planning a special celebration for the opening before the Pakistan-New Zealand match on February 19.

India will be playing their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai as part of a hybrid model deal between the ICC, PCB and BCCI and if they qualify for the final, then the title clash would also be held in the UAE city on March 9.

ICC and Pakistan Cricket Board have finalised the plan for the opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 which begins in Pakistan next month.

Though ICC ensured to keep a day reserve for the captains’ joint photo shoot, PCB reportedly cancelled the event citing the ‘unavailability of teams due to tight traveling schedules’.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will not feature the traditional captains' meet and official photoshoot, a practice typically held in the host country ahead of major ICC tournaments. This decision marks a departure from past editions and is attributed to logistical challenges,