An outstanding innings from Shreyas Iyer leaves India selectors with much to ponder less than two weeks out from the start of the Champions Trophy.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) released the list of match officials assigned for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy on Wednesday, February 5.

The second edition of The Deck’s previews for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 sees the Indian team under the spotlight. They will join Bangladesh, New Zealand and Pakistan in group A for the tournament,

No Indians were named in the list of match officials for ICC Champions Trophy 2025. According to a PTI report, India’s Nitin Menon opted out of the tournament. Former India cricketer and current ICC match referee Javagal Srinath too didn’t find a place.

India has named just three pacers, Bumrah, Shami, and Arshdeep Singh — in their Champions Trophy squad. Harshit Rana was selected as Bumrah's injury backup for the first two ODIs against England, while Mohammed Siraj was left out. However, Chopra believes Siraj will make his way back into the 15-man squad.

India's ICC elite umpire Nitin Menon pulled out of Champions Trophy as BCCI official confirmed that the 41-year-old decided not to travel to Pakistan for the mega tournament. Match referee Javagal Srinath to skip as well.

Javagal Srinath and Nitin Menon "mutually agreed" with the ICC that they would not undertake any officiating assignments in Pakistan

The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed a list of 15 Match Officials for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy in Pakistan and United Arab Emirates, starting February 19. The tournament will take place in four iconic venues: Karachi,