NEW DELHI — The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy returns next month for the first
time since 2017. Setting the momentum in action, the ICC pays tribute to the
iconic ‘white jackets’ with a promo video featuring Pakistan legend and former
captain Wasim Akram, who asks fans across the globe to join the journey of
champions as the eight teams put it ‘All On The Line’.
The unmissable tournament, returning after an eight-year
hiatus, will witness the top eight teams battle it out in 15 matches across 19
days in an intense and all-out showdown from February 19 to March 9.
The eight teams are divided into two groups for the
tournament's opening stage. Each team will play three group-stage matches, with
the top two from each group advancing to the semifinals.
"Every match counts in the ICC’s most high-stakes
event format, where teams not only vie for the Champions Trophy but also for
the coveted white jackets - symbolising the ultimate measure of greatness and
determination," ICC said in a release.
The white jacket is a badge of honour adorned by
champions. With a decorated career spanning three decades, a cricket champion in
his own right, Akram highlights in the promo video that the jackets embody the
relentless pursuit for tactical brilliance, and a legacy that inspires
generations. Winning the white jacket signifies the journey of putting it all
on the line for victory.
“The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy represents the best of
the best and the unveiling of the white jacket, which symbolises greatness,
will now build the excitement of the event across the global cricket community.
Next month’s Champions Trophy will see the strongest team win the tournament,
as every game is a pressure game and there is no chance for any team to have a
break," Akram said in an ICC release on Tuesday
