Champions Trophy 2025 Kicks Off Without Opening Ceremony as Delays Plague Team Arrivals

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will commence without an opening ceremony due to the delayed arrivals of England and Australia. Originally anticipated, the ceremony has been officially canceled as both teams will arrive just before the tournament starts on February 19, making it logistically unfeasible to hold traditional pre-tournament events. Despite this setback, the tournament will feature eight top ODI teams, with Pakistan hosting matches in Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore, while India will play in Dubai. The first match will see Pakistan face New Zealand.
Source: Financial Express, News18, Hindustan Times