The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shared an important update about the Indian cricket team’s jersey for the 2025 Champions Trophy, set to take place in Pakistan and the UAE. According to the BCCI, the team will comply with the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) guidelines for the tournament.
This announcement confirms that the Indian team’s jersey will display the official ICC logo, which also includes Pakistan’s imprint. It puts to rest rumors suggesting that the BCCI had raised objections to including Pakistan’s name on the jersey.
Pakistan’s Name on India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Jerseys
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Devajit Saikia, confirmed on January 22 that the Indian cricket team’s Champions Trophy 2025 jerseys will feature Pakistan’s name, as the host nation. Saikia dismissed rumors suggesting that the BCCI intended to remove ‘Pakistan’ from the tournament logo on the jersey.
In an interview with IndiaToday.in, Saikia emphasized that both the Indian team for the Champion’s Trophy and the cricket board will comply with the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) guidelines for the tournament.
As the host, Pakistan will have its name displayed beneath the Champions Trophy 2025 logo, but not all of Pakistan’s matches will be played at home. Pakistan will travel to Dubai for at least one match, including their encounter with India at the Dubai International Stadium on February 23.
Saikia stated, “The BCCI’s position is clear: we will follow all ICC guidelines for Champions Trophy 2025, including those concerning the jersey logo. There was never any intention to disregard these guidelines. The rumors in the media are unfounded, and the BCCI has no reason to violate the established dress code and logo regulations set by the ICC.”
India to Follow ICC Dress Code
According to the rules, India would breach the ICC’s official dress code if they refused to wear the Champions Trophy logo with host Pakistan’s name on their jerseys. It is standard for participating teams to display the host nation’s name on their shirts, even if the tournament is held overseas. For instance, during the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE, Pakistan’s jersey included India’s name.
The Champions Trophy 2025 kicks off on February 19, with Pakistan facing New Zealand. India will play three group stage matches in Dubai: against Bangladesh (Feb 20), Pakistan (Feb 23), and New Zealand (March 2).
If India advances to the semi-finals and final, two additional matches will be played at the Dubai International Stadium, including the tournament’s grand finale.
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Will Rohit Sharma Travel to Pakistan for Pre-Champions Trophy Events?
There is still uncertainty about whether Rohit Sharma will travel to Pakistan for the Pre-Champions Trophy events.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia mentioned that the issue is under review, and several factors need to be considered before allowing India’s captain to attend the photo-shoot and press conference traditionally held before the tournament.
The decision is also influenced by whether the ICC chooses to host these events in Pakistan or move them to the UAE.
The 2025 Champions Trophy will begin with the opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi on February 19, followed by India’s first match against Bangladesh on February 20.
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FAQs
Q.1. What did the BCCI say about the rumors regarding Pakistan’s name on India’s jersey?
Ans. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed there were no objections to including Pakistan’s name on the jersey, dismissing the rumors as unfounded.
Q.2. Where will India play their group stage matches in the 2025 Champions Trophy?
India will play their group stage matches in Dubai against Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand.
Q.3. Will Rohit Sharma travel to Pakistan for pre-tournament events?
Ans. It is still uncertain whether Rohit Sharma will travel to Pakistan for the customary photo-shoot and press conference, depending on ICC’s decisions.
Q.4. When does the 2025 Champions Trophy begin?
Ans. The tournament will kick off on February 19, 2025, with the opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi.
Q.5. Will the Indian team’s jersey feature Pakistan’s name for the 2025 Champions Trophy?
Ans. Yes, the Indian cricket team’s jersey will display Pakistan’s name as the host nation, as per ICC guidelines.
