After the ODI and T20, ICC Champions Trophy is one of the most coveted tournaments in the history of the game. The top 8-teams tournament, into its 8th edition in 2017 in England and Wales. India is defending their title, while England has fixed their spot into the semis.
The tournament was initiated in 1998 when it was known as the ICC Knockout tournament. The first edition was won by South Africa under the leadership of Hansie Cronje. But since then, since then, the Proteas have not been able to win a single ICC trophy, which is why AB de Villiers is looking forward to breaking the drought this time around before calling time on his career. Buy Viagra online http://www.wolfesimonmedicalassociates.com/viagra/
Team India has entered into the CT 2017 with a new sponsor on their jersey, as Star India has been replaced by OPPO on team India’s kits. Similar changes can be noticed in various Indian jerseys over the years.
1. ICC Knockout 1998
It was India’s first appearance in the knockout tournament and they did well then the expectations. They reached the semis but unfortunately lost the match to West Indies.
2. ICC Knockout 2000
In this edition of Champions Trophy, India reached the finals still didn’t manage to clinch the final against New Zealand. It was one of the most successful campaigns of team India in the tournament. The win against Australia was the most memorable one.
3. ICC Champions Trophy 2002
In this edition of Champions Trophy, rain played the spoil sport as India shared the Title with Sri Lanka, as rainstorm came in the final, on the scheduled day as well as on the reserve day. The nail-bitter against South Africa was the unforgettable match for India of that tournament. Modafinil online http://kendallpharmacy.com/modafinil.html
4. ICC Champions Trophy 2004
This was the forgettable editions of Champions trophy. Despite reaching the World Cup finals in 2003, they weren’t able to qualify to the semis in the editions even with the same jerseys as World Cup 2003.
5. ICC Champions Trophy 2006
In 2006, Champions Trophy was played in India itself still for the successive year they didn’t able to qualify for the semis.
6. ICC Champions Trophy 2009
In 2009 as well the history repeated itself as India failed to qualify for the knockouts. The editions were hosted by South Africa and won by Australia for the consecutive edition.
7. ICC Champions Trophy 2013
In 2013, India managed to clinch the under the leadership of MS Dhoni. Shikhara Dhawan was the highest run-scorer in the tournament. It was the most successful edition of Champions Trophy for India in the shining blue jerseys.
8. ICC Champions Trophy 2017
India has sustained consistently when it comes to team jerseys and their new Champions Trophy kit is no different. Men in blue, the shirt features a slightly darker shade of the color blue on the sleeves. The only major change will be the name of their sponsor.
