Pakistan will host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with foreign teams arriving as early as the first week of February, according to media reports. New Zealand and South Africa are set to land in Pakistan in early February for both the tournament and a tri-series, Express News reported.

The PPDCA has unveiled the 16-member Pakistan squad for the Physical Disability Champions Trophy for this year.

The excitement surrounding the Champions Trophy has been palpable, but it’s overshadowed by concerns over Pakistan's readiness to host the marquee tournament.

Fakhar Zaman is confident of returning to international cricket after eight months when Pakistan hosts the Champions Trophy next month.

The tri-series, which will serve as a precursor to the ICC Champions Trophy, is scheduled to begin on February 19 in Karachi.

Tamim has not played an international game since September 2023 but now the selectors are hopeful he will make the trip to Pakistan next month