ICC Champions Trophy 2025: A Tournament to Remember
The ICC Champions Trophy has long been a prestigious event in the cricketing calendar, bringing together the world’s top One Day International (ODI) teams in a battle for supremacy. The 2025 edition, co-hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been no exception, delivering thrilling matches, standout performances, and its fair share of controversies. A Brief History of the Champions Trophy Originally inaugurated in 1998 as the ICC Knockout Trophy, the tournament was designed to promote cricket in non-Test-playing nations. Over time, it evolved into the Champions Trophy, featuring the top eight ODI teams in a compact, high-stakes knockout format. Unlike the Cricket World Cup, the Champions Trophy provides a shorter, more intense competition, often leading to unexpected results and unforgettable cricketing moments. The 2025 Edition: Hosts and Venues The 2025 edition marked a significant milestone, as Pakistan hosted its first major global cricket tournament s...