ICC 2025 Events: Champions Trophy and WTC Final

The 2025 men's cricket calendar is set to be eventful with two major ICC events: the Champions Trophy and the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's. The Champions Trophy, returning after an eight-year hiatus, will take place from February 19 to March 9, with matches hosted in Pakistan and India playing its games in Dubai. This tournament features eight teams divided into two groups, including traditional rivals India and Pakistan in Group A. Meanwhile, the Indian cricket team is anticipated to face a challenging year with a packed schedule, including bilateral series in all formats. Their performance in 2024 was mixed, highlighted by a T20 World Cup win but marred by losses in longer formats, prompting scrutiny over Rohit Sharma's leadership. Women's cricket will also be in the spotlight with the Women's Cricket World Cup and other major sporting events occurring in 2025.