The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy is set to make a comeback next month after an eight-year absence, with the last edition taking place in 2017. In a promo video featuring Pakistan legend and former captain Wasim Akram, the ICC pays homage to the iconic ‘white jackets’ and invites fans worldwide to be a part of the champions’ journey as eight teams put it ‘All On The Line’.
The highly anticipated tournament will feature 15 matches over 19 days, from February 19 to March 9, in an intense and all-out battle between the top eight teams. The teams are split into two groups for the opening stage, with each team playing three group-stage matches and the top two from each group progressing to the semifinals.
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The ICC emphasises the high stakes of the tournament, where every match holds significance and teams compete not only for the Champions Trophy but also for the prestigious white jackets, which symbolise the ultimate measure of greatness and determination.

“Every match counts in the ICC’s most high-stakes event format, where teams not only vie for the Champions Trophy but also for the coveted white jackets – symbolising the ultimate measure of greatness and determination,” ICC said in a release.
The white jacket serves as a badge of honour worn by champions, embodying the relentless pursuit of tactical brilliance and a legacy that inspires generations.
Wasim Akram, a cricket champion with a career spanning three decades, highlights the significance of the white jackets in the promo video, emphasising that winning the jacket signifies the journey of putting everything on the line for victory.
“The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy represents the best of the best and the unveiling of the white jacket, which symbolises greatness, will now build the excitement of the event across the global cricket community. Next month’s Champions Trophy will see the strongest team win the tournament, as every game is a pressure game and there is no chance for any team to have a break,” Akram said in an ICC release on Tuesday.