Pakistan are slated to host the tournament as it is scheduled to kick off on February 19th. However, with India not travelling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, they are likely to play their matches in Dubai.
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram made a surprise appearance at the Coke Studio show in Dubai for the Champions Trophy tour ahead of the 2025 edition. The retired cricketer carried the coveted trophy and placed it on a platform before greeting the crowd by screaming, “assalamualaikum” as the spectators roared too.
Pakistan are slated to host the tournament as it is scheduled to kick off on February 19th. However, with India not travelling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, they are likely to play their matches in Dubai. With the venue not finalized, the apex body of cricket is yet to announce the final schedule of the same.
Below is the video of Wasim’s appearance at the Coke Studio show in Dubai: