The Australian cricket team arrived in Lahore on Monday ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to begin on February 19. Australia’s first match will take place on February 22 against England at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
Australia’s Arrival Details
The squad traveled in two groups:
✔ First group (including captain Steve Smith, coaches, and support staff) arrived from Colombo via Dubai.
✔ Second group (comprising 15 players and two support staff members) followed the same route, reaching Lahore later in the day.
Notable players in the squad include Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Travis Head, Matthew Short, and Adam Zampa.
🚫 No Warm-Up Matches: Australia opted out of warm-up games, having just played a two-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, which they lost 2-0.
Australia’s Champions Trophy Fixtures
📅 Feb 22: vs. England – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
📅 Feb 25: vs. South Africa – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
📅 Feb 28: vs. Afghanistan – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Australia’s Champions Trophy Squad 2025
🔹 Steve Smith (captain)
🔹 Sean Abbott
🔹 Alex Carey
🔹 Ben Dwarshuis
🔹 Nathan Ellis
🔹 Jake Fraser-McGurk
🔹 Aaron Hardie
🔹 Travis Head
🔹 Josh Inglis
🔹 Spencer Johnson
🔹 Marnus Labuschagne
🔹 Glenn Maxwell
🔹 Tanveer Sangha
🔹 Matthew Short
🔹 Adam Zampa
🔹 Travelling Reserve: Cooper Connolly
Record-Breaking Demand for India vs. Pakistan Tickets
The anticipation for the India-Pakistan clash on February 23 in Dubai has reached fever pitch!
✔ Tickets sold out in just one hour after release!
✔ Additional tickets sold out within 90 minutes due to overwhelming demand.
✔ Reports suggest 20,000 to 30,000 fans competed online to secure seats for the highly anticipated showdown.
🏏 With the tournament just days away, excitement is at an all-time high! Which team are you backing for Champions Trophy 2025?
