• ICC sets 2025 Champions Trophy rules.
• Top seven World Cup 2023 teams qualify (excluding Pakistan).
• Controversy as some teams miss out; Zimbabwe, Ireland, West Indies.

International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the qualification criteria for the highly anticipated 2025 Champions Trophy, set to be hosted by Pakistan.

The qualification process is set to be highly competitive, with the top seven sides from the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 securing their positions in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Notably, Pakistan, being the host nation, will not participate in the qualification process and is automatically included in the tournament.

This system for qualification was originally approved by the ICC Board back in 2021. It was introduced as part of the restructuring of the competition, transforming it into an eight-team tournament set to take place within the 2024-31 cycle of international cricket events.

However, there is controversy surrounding this announcement, as several team boards were allegedly not informed by the ICC about the qualification being linked to the results of the World Cup. This has left teams like Zimbabwe, Ireland, and the West Indies out of contention for the 2025 Champions Trophy, as they failed to qualify for the World Cup.

It’s worth mentioning that in November 2021, the ICC revealed a comprehensive schedule of global cricketing events for both men and women throughout the 2024-31 cycle. This schedule includes two editions of the Champions Trophy, to be held in 2025 and 2029.

In the previous two editions of the Champions Trophy, held in 2013 and 2017, India and Pakistan emerged as champions. These tournaments featured the top eight teams in the ICC ODI rankings.

Additionally, it has been confirmed that the 2027 World Cup will be a 14-team tournament. This World Cup will be co-hosted by South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. The qualification process for this event dictates that the top eight ranked teams in the ICC rankings will secure their spots, while an additional four teams will earn their places through global qualifier tournaments. Zimbabwe and South Africa are assured spots as hosts of the competition.

The ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 has continued to be a source of excitement and determination for participating teams. Even teams that have been eliminated from contention for the semi-finals, such as Bangladesh, are aiming to finish in the top eight of the tournament rankings. This is because a top-eight ranking is a requirement for participation in the 2025 Champions Trophy, a goal that keeps hope and motivation alive for teams in the competition.

The qualification scenario for the 2025 Champions Trophy adds an extra layer of competitiveness and intrigue to the world of international cricket, as teams battle to secure their places in this prestigious event.

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