The ICC and PCB are yet to confirm if Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, would be travelling to Lahore for the events

There will be no captains' photoshoot or conference in Pakistan before the ICC Champions Trophy, a source in the host cricket board told PTI on Thursday, ending the possibility of India skipper travelling to the country for any pre-tournament engagements.

The final ceremony will be held in Lahore on February 16, attended by former cricketers and ICC officials. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has already met with PM Shahbaz Sharif to finalize the arrangements.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to begin on February 19, will reportedly start with the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony at Gaddafi Stadium is set for February 7, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expected to attend as the chief guest.

The eight-team Champions Trophy is being held in Pakistan but India will play all its matches in Dubai owing to security concerns

India last won the Champions Trophy in 2013. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian Team open their Champions Trophy campaign on February 19, 2025

Afghanistan have unveiled their new jersey for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy. The jersey's design pays homage to Afghanistan's rich cultural heritage, incorporating elements of Naskh calligraphy and geometric patterns inspired by Ghor Province's Jam Minaret.

The uncertainty regarding Rohit Sharma's trip to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy has been resolved. The India captain will not be required to travel to Pakistan, as the ICC and PCB have opted to cancel the opening ceremony and captains' photoshoot for the tournament.

Tickets for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan go on sale January 28. The prestigious tournament will feature top ODI teams across venues in Pakistan and Dubai. Affordable prices and accessible sales platforms are designed to welcome cricket fans worldwide to this exciting event.

Tickets for next month’s ICC Champions Trophy group-stage matches and the second semi-final in Pakistan are now available for online purchase, starting today [Tuesday].

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.