Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi will host matches in the 10-team tournament which will start on October 7.
ICC said the decision to omit the Australian umpire was down to safety and security concerns.
Ending weeks of uncertainty, the International Cricket Council on Thursday announced that Pakistan remain hosts for next month's Champions Trophy despite security apprehensions. After the ICC Board members held a teleconference, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Nasim Ashraf told a news conference that the tournament will be staged in Pakistan as scheduled following a consensus decision by all members of the board.
Hardik Pandya's return to cricket is contingent on him proving full fitness, specifically bowling his complete quota of 10 overs for India A, as selectors eye his potential role in the 2027 ODI World Cup amidst persistent injury concerns.
The ICC said the Champions Trophy would be held from September 24 to October 5 next year.
The Pakistan Cricket Board is set to register its protest with the ICC for ignoring its CEO during the trophy ceremony in Dubai on Sunday.
The ICC's event technical committee has approved the name of opener Alviro Petersen as Graeme Smith's replacement in South Africa's squad for next month's Champions Trophy in UK. Smith has pulled out of the event due to an ankle injury.
The upcoming Women's Asia Cup in Dubai could reignite a controversy for the BCCI regarding the trophy presentation if India reaches the final, as Pakistan's Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the ACC chief, might be on the dais, recalling a similar incident with the men's team last year.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) could move the Champions Trophy from Pakistan because of security concerns and will continue to monitor the situation before making a decision on the fate of the September tournament.
Jasprit Bumrah has started his rehabilitation at the NCA in Bengaluru as he races against time to get fit for the Champions Trophy.
India skipper Virat Kohli, South Africa's AB de Villiers, England's Eoin Morgan and Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza attended the ICC Champions Trophy opening dinner on Tuesday.
An ICC spokesman said Billy Doctrove's absence had nothing to do with the Oval Test controversy.
The medium pacer was ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy after suffering an abdominal strain.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has advocated for Yashasvi Jaiswal to receive ample opportunities in the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies. Pathan believes this exposure is crucial for Jaiswal to establish himself as a backup opener for the next year's ODI World Cup. He also highlighted the importance of testing India's bench strength, especially with several key players participating in the Asian Games, and backed Naman Dhir's inclusion for his all-round capabilities.
Elated with the thumping victory against India, Pakistan skipper Younis Khan has declared that the ICC Champions Trophy belongs to his country and he will leave no stone unturned to get it back.
V V S Laxman, Zaheer Khan and Anil Kumble were also included among the 30 shortlisted.
The second biggest one-day tournament after the World Cup has struggled to assert itself on a calendar swamped with one-day fixtures.
The Indian batsman has been laid low by a tennis elbow in the left hand.
The International Cricket Council has warned India against making unilateral decisions about the cricket calendar.
Families will not be accompanying the Indian cricket players heading to Dubai on February 15 for the ICC Champions Trophy as the BCCI's new travel policy comes into effect for the first time with this tournament.
Statistical highlights of the Champions Trophy Group B match between New Zealand and England on Tuesday.
Rohan Gavaskar has been drafted into the squad as his replacement.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) executive board will hold a teleconference in Dubai on Sunday to decide the fate of the Champions Trophy, amid concerns by players about travelling to Pakistan for the event. An ICC task force set up to allay the safety concerns of the Australia, New Zealand, England and South Africa boards will hold its own teleconference first, on Friday, an ICC press release said on Wednesday.
Hashmatullah Shahidi has resigned as Afghanistan's One Day International captain, citing a personal decision, though he will continue to play in the 50-over format.
A host of former Indian players, including Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, are in favour of the country taking part in the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in the United Kingdom next month.
India's pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah's absence will certainly hurt India, but the team's quality batting and spin bowling make them title contenders alongside South Africa and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy.
The BCCI threw its weight behind Pakistan and backed the traditional rivals to host the ICC Champions Trophy next month even as many cricket boards are apprehensive of sending their players for the tournament in the violence-hit country. Pakistan is anxiously waiting to learn if it will host the prestigious event as the ICC Board convenes a teleconference on Sunday to decide the issue.
All drug tests for prohibited substances during the ICC Champions Trophy produced negative results.
Virat Kohli, who debuted 18 years ago, has amassed over 28,000 international runs and 85 centuries, establishing himself as one of cricket's all-time greats with numerous unmatched records across all formats.
The veteran leg spinner is staking a strong claim for inclusion in the team for Champions Trophy due to his fine record on home soil.
Although India are playing a strong brand of 50-overs' cricket of late, they have some selection riddles to solve before they face Bangladesh in their opening match of the Champions Trophy.
Sri Lanka have named five uncapped players in their provisional 30-man squad for the ICC Champions trophy in England and Wales in June.
The biennial one-day tournament is scheduled from Oct. 7 to Nov. 5.
The Champions Trophy tournament starts October 15.
Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant were not picked in Indian team for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies, while Ruturaj Gaikwad made a return to the one-day team.
Pakistan have dropped senior batsman Younus Khan from the list of 30 probable players announced for this year's ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday.
Statistical highlights of the Champions Trophy Group B match between India and Pakistan in Birmingham.
Indian limited-overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has identified consistency as the key to retain the ICC Champions Trophy they had won in 2013.
Statistical highlights of the Champions Trophy Group A match between England and Sri Lanka in Birmingham.
