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.

According to reports from Cricket Pakistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to announce the squads for both the Champions Trophy and the Tri-Series within the first few days of February.

Just weeks before the much-awaited ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the sudden exit of International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Geoff Allardice has rocked the cricketing world. Although the official ICC statement did not give particular reasons for his resignation,

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark event for Pakistan cricket, overcoming initial challenges to pave the way for a successful tournament. With revamped stadiums, extensive security measures, and a well-thought-out neutral venue policy, Pakistan is ready to host an unforgettable cricketing spectacle.

The ICC announced ticket sales for the Pakistan leg of the Champions Trophy despite ongoing stadium renovations. The tournament is set for February 19 across Pakistan and Dubai. The PCB dismissed concerns about delays.

The ICC said that the ticket sales for the Pakistan leg of next month's Champions Trophy will begin from Tuesday despite the stadium renovation work in the host nation is yet to be completed.

The anticipation surrounding the Champions Trophy is building as fans count down the days to the opening fixture on February 19, and they can now begin planning for the big tournament with tickets for the Pakistan leg of the event unveiled.

Tickets for group stage matches and the second semi-final to be played in Pakistan will go on general sale on Tuesday, 28 January, at 13h00 Gulf Standard Time (GST) / 14h00 Pakistan Standard Time