Why is that still a thing? Champions Trophy

[Anthony Clayden]

Why does this exist?
If it is a trophy of champions, what are teams playing champions of?
This is surely the JAMODI of ICC events,
Can we change the name to Pointless ODI Championships Series (POCS)

 

[Silly Point 2.0]

Because the BCCI said it should still be a thing when the ICC were about to scrap it. Cause even more money and that.

 

[Victor Ian]

This is the second chance ticket for those who failed to win the big priza

 

[ataraxia]

A 32-team knockout competition would be better in this slot imo.

 

[CricAddict]

I think it is fair that such a competition is conducted. World cup includes the whole cricketing world of associates etc. while Champions Trophy is played only by the top 8 which makes it tougher to get into.

 

[_Ed_]

I think it is fair that such a competition is conducted. World cup includes the whole cricketing world of associates etc. while Champions Trophy is played only by the top 8 which makes it tougher to get into.

The last two ODI World Cups have had only 10 teams, though.

 

[CricAddict]

The last two ODI World Cups have had only 10 teams, though.

Yes, I think it may be because there was no CT. Hopefully that changes now and they include a lot more associates in the WC going forward.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Either bin it or make it bigger and include more teams who can get points to potentially qualify for the world cup which should keep the 10 team format. That's how I'd go in future.

 

[Athlai]

Champions Trophy featuring a 32 team knockout of regional cricketers (and their international players) would be gun.

Give the losing teams their own secondary shield to chase so every team gets at least 2 games. All Test nations get 1-3 teams in. A few non-Test nations can play as their ODI team (Netherlands, Namibia etc)

I want to see Wellington vs Namibia, or Yorkshire vs Mumbai or NSW vs Barbados*

*would probably also be fine as T20

 

[honestbharani]

Champions Trophy featuring a 32 team knockout of regional cricketers (and their international players) would be gun.

Give the losing teams their own secondary shield to chase so every team gets at least 2 games. All Test nations get 1-3 teams in. A few non-Test nations can play as their ODI team (Netherlands, Namibia etc)

I want to see Wellington vs Namibia, or Yorkshire vs Mumbai or NSW vs Barbados*

*would probably also be fine as T20

What a long road to run around to say you want the Champions League T20 back...

 

[Athlai]

What a long road to run around to say you want the Champions League T20 back...

More of a tournament than a league but I liked the Champions League

 

[271 & 16/166]

It's just a tournament to keep the 50 over format relevant between World Cups

 

[nightprowler10]

Yeah not sure why they scrapped the Champions League. Didn't Sialkot lead by Shoaib Malik win the last one? It was fun.

 

[Molehill]

Yeah not sure why they scrapped the Champions League. Didn't Sialkot lead by Shoaib Malik win the last one? It was fun.

There's so many different Leagues now, who gets a spot? And that's not even mentioning the fact some players could be contracted to about 8 different teams.

 

[SkyBlue]

Yeah not sure why they scrapped the Champions League. Didn't Sialkot lead by Shoaib Malik win the last one? It was fun.

Only IPL and Aussie teams have won the competition.

Pointless to bring back Champions league. We all know IPL teams would be first priority in terms of who plays where. It's not a level playing field at all.

The Ambani's tried to replicate club football model in cricket and failed massively.

It's better to have the way it is. We have one big league like the IPL similar to NBA and the remaining small-ish leagues where players can go make a quick buck.

 

[Prince EWS]

A 32-team knockout competition would be better in this slot imo.

We'd still somehow end up with India playing Pakistan three times.

 

[nightprowler10]

Only IPL and Aussie teams have won the competition.

Wait, I guess I'm not thinking of the Champions League then. The tournament I'm thinking of likely predates IPL and I definitely recall Sialkot either winning it or making it to the final.

Now I can't seem to find info on it online. Pretty sure I didn't dream that up!

 

[Molehill]

We'd still somehow end up with India playing Pakistan three times.

Probably in 3 different locations from where the tournament is actually taking place.

 

[andruid]

1. I recently realized that the West Indies aren't involved
2. Enjoy this

ICC on Instagram: "Cricket’s biggest voices, like you have never seen or heard before 😁 Presenting the commentators for #ChampionsTrophy 2025 🎤 #Cricket #CricketReels"

51K likes, 660 comments - icc on February 18, 2025: "Cricket’s biggest voices, like you have never seen or heard before 😁 Presenting the commentators for #ChampionsTrophy 2025 🎤 #Cricket #CricketReels".

www.instagram.com

 

[honestbharani]

1. I recently realized that the West Indies aren't involved
2. Enjoy this

ICC on Instagram: "Cricket’s biggest voices, like you have never seen or heard before 😁 Presenting the commentators for #ChampionsTrophy 2025 🎤 #Cricket #CricketReels"

51K likes, 660 comments - icc on February 18, 2025: "Cricket’s biggest voices, like you have never seen or heard before 😁 Presenting the commentators for #ChampionsTrophy 2025 🎤 #Cricket #CricketReels".

www.instagram.com

That is hilarious. Good on the ICC social media team.