England name XI for ICC Champions Trophy opener against Australia, with Jamie Smith to bat at No 3 and keep wicket; Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse back in pace attack after hand and toe niggles respectively;

England will begin their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Australia on February 22, Saturday, in Lahore. England have struggled in limited-overs cricket in 2025. The Three Lions were outplayed in both the T20I and ODI series in India, losing 4-1 and 3-0 respectively.

The match is scheduled to start at 4 a.m. EST and will be broadcast on Willow TV. Fans looking to watch can do so for free through FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off your first month, or DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but does have other promotional offers available.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 begins on February 19, featuring key matches such as India vs Pakistan and Australia vs England. The tournament, culminating in the final on March 9, promises intense competition as teams vie for semifinal spots.

Dream11 fantasy cricket tips and guide for match 3 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, to be played between AFG vs SA in Karachi.

Champions Trophy gets underway on Tuesday, with hosts Pakistan taking on New Zealand in Karachi. After a turbulent build-up, which was plagued by uncertainty over whether and where India would play their games,

Emotions run high as thousands of cricket fans gather amid tight security to watch the opening game of the Champions Trophy between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi on Wednesday (February 19).

It was a historic moment as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 kick-started with hosts Pakistan locking horns with New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi. This was Pakistan’s first major event since the 1996 ODI World Cup,