The Champions Trophy returns to the cricket calendar after an eight-year hiatus. Despite the dominance of T20 cricket, ODI cricket still holds significance through marquee tournaments like the Champions Trophy and World Cup.

Some of the world’s best cricket nations are in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates this month for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Running from February 19 to March 9, 2025, the tournament features the top eight national cricket teams based on the results of the 2023 Cricket World Cup.

Cricket fans in Pakistan are buzzing ahead of the Champions Trophy and hosting the elite one-day international tournament will rekindle the country's love affair with the sport, three former captains said.