The Champions Trophy returns to the cricket calendar after an eight-year hiatus. Despite the dominance of T20 cricket, ODI cricket still holds significance through marquee tournaments like the Champions Trophy and World Cup.

The Champions Trophy is being revived after eight years with holders and hosts Pakistan playing New Zealand in the opening game of the ninth edition on Wednesday. The one-day international (ODI) competition was initially scrapped by cricket's global governing body,

All eight teams participating in the tournament have announced their squads and hosts Pakistan enters this year's edition as defending champions.

India to lift the trophy - 13/8 William Hill Adil Rashid to finish as top bowler - 12/1 Unibet Babar Azam to be top batter - 18/1 BetVictor The Champions Trophy returns on Wednesday after an absence of more than eight years and will be played across two locations – Pakistan and Dubai (live on Sky Sports).

March 9, eight of cricket's most elite teams will compete in the ICC Champions Trophy tournament, which will be held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. The eight teams include host nation and defending champions Pakistan,