Glenn Phillips warmed up for the Champions Trophy with his first one-day international century as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 78 runs in the opening game of the tri-nation cricket series on Saturday.

Pakistan Cricket Board officially released the new jersey of the national squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The news surfaced on Friday (Feb. 7) during the grand opening of the recently refurbished Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19, with Pakistan as the official host. However, Team India will play all its matches in Dubai.

Shehbaz Sharif’s comment on the upcoming India vs. Pakistan Champions Trophy clash has sparked a debate. Sharif’s remark raises question about the team’s priorities ahead of the ICC tournament. Pakistan and India will face each other in the group-stage on 23 February.

Injury concerns hit Pakistan and New Zealand camps during the opening game of the tri-nation series between the two sides in Lahore.

The highly anticipated clash will occur at Dubai International Stadium, as India has opted not to travel to Pakistan for the tournament.

Pakistan opened a renovated stadium for the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Friday night, one of three to be used in its first major international cricket

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the renovated Gaddafi Stadium on Friday night, Sharif said the players must give their best against India.

Pakistan PM Sharif stresses the importance of beating India in Dubai's upcoming cricket match. He calls on the team to excel in both the ICC Champions Trophy and against their arch-rivals.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has renovated three venues in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi for the Champions Trophy.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has challenged Pakistan’s cricket team to not only aim for the ICC Champions Trophy but also to defeat India on February 23 in Dubai. The revamped Gaddafi Stadium was unveiled at a grand event.