ICC names Sarfaraz Ahmed and three others as Champions Trophy 2025 ambassadors

As the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 approaches just a week from now, the cricket world is buzzing as the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced its official ambassadors for the event. Headlining this illustrious team is Pakistan’s 2017 Champions Trophy captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, who is accompanied by Australian great Shane Watson, India’s Shikhar Dhawan, and New Zealand’s Tim Southee.

These ambassadors, each a veteran of the elite tournament, will provide fans with a special perspective in the form of guest columns, personal anecdotes, and on-site appearances during the tournament. Their memories and experiences will enrich an event that will feature high-octane cricket.

Sarfaraz Ahmed reflects on historic CT17 victory

Sarfaraz Ahmed looked back on Pakistan’s historic 2017 triumph, stating, “I will never forget how special it felt to wear the white jacket and lift the trophy as Pakistan’s captain. The nation’s celebration of our success will always stay with me. It’s a privilege to see the Champions Trophy return and for Pakistan to host such an iconic event.”

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Shikhar Dhawan, Player of the Series in India’s 2013 title triumph, emphasized the tournament’s ruthlessness. “In the Champions Trophy, one error can spell the end of a team’s journey. It’s high-pressure cricket at its best,” he said.

New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee was full of praise for the intensity of the competition. “Each game, each ball, and each moment is critical in this tournament. The stakes are really high,” he added.

Two-time champion Shane Watson praised the event’s heritage. “The Champions Trophy has consistently produced moments to cherish. With the world’s best eight sides competing for victory, fans are in for three weeks of nail-biting, do-or-die cricket,” he said.

The tournament begins on February 19 in Pakistan, and the hosts are favored to retain their title, taking on New Zealand in the inaugural match. Eight teams will then clash for the much coveted white jackets and the honor of cricket supremacy over the next 19 days.