The ICC Champions Trophy is back for the first time since 2017. The 'Mini World Cup' has had a stop-start existence in cricket's calendar.

Over the years, the ICC Champions Trophy has witnessed some of the greatest bowlers delivering match-winning performances on the big stage. From devastating pace attacks to masterful spin spells, these bowlers have shaped the tournament’s history.

Virat Kohli is without a shadow of a doubt one of the biggest stars in the game today. The right-handed batter is not only a run machine for Team India but also an experienced asset for the Men in Blue.

Pakistan's 2017 Champions Trophy-winning captain, Sarfaraz Ahmed, leads a prestigious group that includes two-time champion Shane Watson from Australia and Shikhar Dhawan.

The only other Indian batter with over 600 Champions Trophy runs is Rahul Dravid. The batting talisman featured in 19 CT games where he managed a total of 627 runs at an impressive average of 48.23. Though he failed to hammer a single century at the event, his tally includes six fifties.

The Champions Trophy prize pot will increase to $6.9 million this year, a jump of 53% from 2017, with the winners receiving $2.24 million, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Friday. Holders Pakistan will host an ICC showpiece event for the first time in 28 years.

Well we've got some good news for all the dedicated fans out there, because that's exactly what we're getting with the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. It's going to be an electric few weeks of ODI cricket from the best international sides in the world.