India's campaign in 2004 ended in disappointment as they couldn't make it past the group stage. They met Kenya in their opener and posted 290/4 while batting first in Southampton. The Men in Blue were powered by their captain Sourav Ganguly (90) and VVS Laxman (79). Mohammad Kaif made a fiery 49*.

“We are delighted to launch the official event song for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. With less than two weeks to go, this song is a true representation of Pakistan’s cricketing identity and serves as a celebration of the Champions Trophy. We encourage fans to secure their tickets now and be part of this thrilling competition," he said.

Javagal Srinath and Nitin Menon "mutually agreed" with the ICC that they would not undertake any officiating assignments in Pakistan

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has underscored the high stakes of the upcoming India-Pakistan match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The much-anticipated clash between the two cricketing giants will be played in Dubai, owing to security concerns raised by India to play in Pakistan.

Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Indian umpire Nitin Menon, who is a part of ICC's elite panel, has shown his back to the Pakistan Cricket Board and refused to go to Pakistan. The post India’s Elite umpire opts out from his role in Champions Trophy: Showed his back to PCB appeared first on Cricket Country.

Nitin Menon, India's sole representative in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, has withdrawn from officiating in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan due to personal reasons. On the other hand,

India's ICC elite umpire Nitin Menon and veteran match referee Javagal Srinath have pulled out of Champions Trophy 2025

CHENNAI: Not only ICC Elite Panel umpire Nitin Menon, match referee Javagal Srinath is set to skip the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9.

India's Nitin Menon was the most notable absentee in the list of match officials for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the world cricketing body announced on Wednesday. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Pakistan and Dubai from February.