ICC Champions Trophy commences on February19, its another big event for cricket fans where wholesome entertainment awaits for fans. In Champions Trophy top 8 ICC ranking teams gets participation. Last time the Champions Trophy commenced in 2017 where Pakistan defeated their arch rivals India in finale. 

 Now Pakistan is going to host the Champions Trophy 2025.This year Champions Trophy played in hybrid model where due to security reasons India will play their matches in Dubai which commences the hybrid model. ICC just released their general seats ticket on February 3. Within the minutes of release tickets were sold at quick rates. Specially India match tickets were sold out despite long queue on round. 

Importance Of Jacket

White Jacket marks the significance of respect to the champions who won the tournament. Each member of the team is presented with the White Jacket and a small pendant of silverware is placed on the chest of the Jacket.

The iconic white jacket is back! #ChampionsTrophy pic.twitter.com/qcPLDU93PJ

— ICC (@ICC) January 14, 2025

 According to ICC board the White Jackets are "badge of honour" which reflects the integrity and determimation of players. Recently ICC has released a video with legendary Wasim Akram indeed on it.  

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When Did The Tenure Started

CChampions Trophy was inducted by ICC in 1998, but the introduction of White Jackets and silverware started from 2009 where Australia won the Champions Trophy in South Africa. From then on the tradition continues with India winning under the captaincy of Ms Dhoni in 2013. ICC too defined this as mark of respect to the champions who have played a good amount of cricket to acheive the feat. 

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Current Champions Trophy winners Pakistan are hosting the Champions Trophy. Who would be helding their eye to win it once more on their home ground. Where other teams have also padded up to take up the challenge. This 13 day testimonial grasp happens in ODI format. The 8 teams seperated into two groups A and B and top two of the groups will be semi finalists who would be marching for the greatness of Champions. This year White Blazzer and silverware will be for whom, we would have to wait for March 3 the finals of Champions Trophy.