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Hardik Pandya Sparks Champions Trophy 2025 Hype With Bold Statement On Preparation
By CricShots - Jan 30, 2025 2:51 pm
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Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya created a stir in the cricketing world when he posted the official promo of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on his Instagram account. He captioned the electrifying video: “Mission #ChampionsTrophy. The action begins on 19 February, and Team India is ready to put it ALL ON THE LINE.

Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya

The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently launched its campaign film titled ‘All On The Line’, featuring some of the biggest names from the competing nations. It captures the high-intensity drama of the tournament, emphasizing razor-thin margins between victory and defeat in this fiercely contested event.

Designed to encapsulate the very essence of the Champions Trophy, the promo highlights every moment as crucial, with players forced to make split-second decisions under extreme pressure. With this, the fans are in for a treat with the cricketers going all out in a battle of ultimate glory, each match being a do-or-die affair.

The campaign features global cricketing stars, including Hardik Pandya, Mohammad Nabi, Phil Salt, and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Each player represents their nation’s aspirations, demonstrating the passion, pride, and intensity required to claim the coveted Champions Trophy White Jackets.

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Speaking about the tournament, Pandya said, “The return of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy is a huge moment for cricket, bringing renewed excitement to the One-Day format. Every Indian player is committed to giving it their all to bring the trophy home again.”

The tournament, set to take place in Pakistan, with some matches being played in the UAE, from February 19 to March 9, 2025, will pit the crème de la crème of cricketing nations against each other in the 15 tightly contested matches.

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Pandya and Salt spoke about wanting to win back the trophy for their respective sides, while for Afghanistan, Mohammad Nabi spoke about the enthusiasm of the fact that this year marks Afghanistan’s first appearance at this level. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi highlighted the emotional significance of the event by saying, “For Pakistan, cricket is more than just a game—it’s our identity. As defending champions and hosts, we have everything to play for. February 19 will be a spectacle like no other.”

India, a two-time Champions Trophy winner, begins their Group A campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai, followed by the much-anticipated clash against Pakistan on February 23 before taking on New Zealand on March 2.