ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025 

From unexpected incidents to political tensions, the ICC Champions Trophy's unforgettable controversies left a lasting impression on the cricketing world.

Here Are The Top 5 Controversies In ICC Champions Trophy: 

The ICC Champions Trophy final in October 2006 between Australia and the West Indies became a moment of controversy when Ricky Ponting, during the award ceremony, tapped Sharad Pawar, the then-President of the BCCI, signalling him to speed up the process. 

During a 2013 match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the ICC Champions Trophy, the Pakistani team was found to be involved in a spot-fixing scandal. Pakistani bowler Mohammad Amir was suspected of deliberately bowling a no-ball, raising concerns about possible illegal betting activities. 

In the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final, Pakistan defeated India by 180 runs. This resulted in strained political relations and tensions over the border issues between the two nations, which led to India refusing to host Pakistan.

India's participation in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy was uncertain. For security reasons, India has not played any cricket series in Pakistan since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. However, it was decided that India would play in a neutral country. 

The New Zealand team failed to bring in replacements to complete the injured squad in time, leading to their automatic disqualification. This sparked widespread debate among fans and players during the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy.