ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy Tour sparks excitement among cricket fans in Australia (Source: ICC)
ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy Tour recently wrapped up its exciting Australian leg. This leg inspired cricket fans and generated enthusiasm for the upcoming ninth edition of the tournament, scheduled to be held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from February 19 to March 9.
During this vibrant tour, the trophy visited iconic locations across Melbourne and Sydney, engaging fans with a variety of activities and appearances by cricket legends.
The Australian leg also offered fans and media the opportunity to interact with the former Australian all-rounder and two-time ICC Champions Trophy winner Shane Watson, who delved into the unique nature of the event and his predictions for the upcoming edition.
The trophy was also showcased during the Border–Gavaskar Trophy, making appearances at the fourth and fifth Tests held in Melbourne and Sydney, respectively as former cricket stars including Irfan Pathan, Adam Gilchrist, Michael Vaughan and Justin Langer posed with the trophy.
In Melbourne, the trophy made appearances at several key locations, such as the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Flinders Street, Yarra River, and Hosier Lane.
Following its time in Melbourne, the tour continued to Sydney, where fans could view the trophy at Bondi Beach, Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House and the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy Tour continues its journey through all eight participating nations. Following its visits to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and South Africa, the Australian leg has further ignited excitement for the tournament, and next moves to New Zealand.
ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
Match
Time (IST)
Venue
February 19
PAKISTAN vs NEW ZEALAND
2.30 PM
Karachi
February 20
BANGLADESH vs INDIA
2.30 PM
Dubai
February 21
AFGHANISTAN vs SOUTH AFRICA
2.30 PM
Karachi
February 22
AUSTRALIA vs ENGLAND
2.30 PM
Lahore
February 23
PAKISTAN vs INDIA
2.30 PM
Dubai
February 24
BANGLADESH vs NEW ZEALAND
2.30 PM
Rawalpindi
February 25
AUSTRALIA vs SOUTH AFRICA
2.30 PM
Rawalpindi
February 26
AFGHANISTAN vs ENGLAND
2.30 PM
Lahore
February 27
PAKISTAN vs BANGLADESH
2.30 PM
Rawalpindi
February 28
AFGHANISTAN vs AUSTRALIA
2.30 PM
Lahore
March 01
SOUTH AFRICA vs ENGLAND
2.30 PM
Karachi
March 02
NEW ZEALAND vs INDIA
2.30 PM
Dubai
March 04
Semi-Final 1*
2.30 PM
Dubai
March 05
Semi-Final 2**
2.30 PM
Lahore
March 09
Finale***
2.30 PM
Lahore / Dubai