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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India and Bangladesh Squads Set to Arrive in Dubai by February 15

Oman Horizon Bulletin

Dubai, January 30 – With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 just around the corner, the excitement is building as top cricketing nations gear up for the prestigious tournament. India and Bangladesh are among the first teams to arrive in Dubai by February 15, where they will begin their final preparations ahead of the much-anticipated competition.

India’s Road to the Champions Trophy

The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, will shift its focus to the tournament immediately after concluding their final ODI against England on February 12 in Ahmedabad. Following this, the squad will travel to Dubai for an intensive training camp before their first Group A match against Bangladesh on February 20.

The Men in Blue will feature some of the world’s top cricketing stars, including Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, ensuring that their build-up to the event garners significant global attention. Fans eagerly await the team’s arrival in Dubai as they fine-tune their strategies to chase another ICC title.

Bangladesh Gears Up for the Tournament

India’s Group A rivals, Bangladesh, are also set to land in Dubai by February 15, marking the city as a key hub for pre-tournament action. The Bangladeshi squad, known for its aggressive style and experienced core, will be looking to make a strong statement in the competition.

The Highly Anticipated India-Pakistan Clash

While India’s opening fixture against Bangladesh is crucial, the match that the entire cricketing world is waiting for is the India vs. Pakistan showdown on February 23. With limited encounters between the arch-rivals outside ICC and continental tournaments, this high-voltage match promises to be a spectacle for millions of fans worldwide.

Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, will enter the tournament as defending champions, aiming to recreate their 2017 Champions Trophy triumph. The return of Fakhar Zaman, who played a match-winning knock in the 2017 final against India, adds another layer of excitement to their campaign.

Tournament Overview

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will feature the world’s top eight teams competing in 15 matches over 19 days, with every game carrying immense significance in the quest for the prestigious trophy. As teams finalize their preparations, Dubai is set to witness intense training sessions and strategy-building ahead of one of cricket’s most anticipated global events.

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