Afghanistan unveils official jersey for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Afghanistan becomes the first team to unveil their official team jersey
KABUL: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Thursday unveiled their official team jersey for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place across Pakistan and the UAE next month.
The much-anticipated announcement was made via the board’s social media platforms, accompanied by a unique video showcasing Afghanistan’s breathtaking mountainous regions before revealing the team’s new shirt.
The ACB captioned the post, “Presenting Afghanistan’s Official Jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025!”
“Inspired by our rich cultural heritage, the jersey design beautifully blends the elegance of Naskh calligraphy with the geometric patterns of the historic Jam Minaret in Ghor Province.”
“The Jam Minaret, standing for nearly 800 years, is located in the historic city of Firuzkuh along the banks of the Harirod River. With a height of 65 meters and a diameter of 9 meters, it serves as a testament to Afghanistanβs rich heritage.”
The ACBβs message continued, “As AfghanAtalan take the field, they will wear the spirit of unity, the determination of our nation, and the elegance of Jam. They will create history and keep Afghanistanβs name shining on the global stage!”
Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and fellow cricketers were seen proudly wearing the new jersey, leading the charge for Afghanistan’s campaign in the tournament.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will feature eight teams competing across three venues in PakistanβKarachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindiβand Dubai, with the tournament running from February 19 to March 9.
The teams are divided into two groups. Group A consists of Pakistan, India, New Zealand and Bangladesh, while Group B includes Afghanistan, South Africa, England and Australia.
The tournament will kick off with hosts Pakistan taking on New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi, while the much-anticipated Pakistan vs. India clash will take place on February 23 in Dubai.
Afghanistanβs group-stage schedule is as follows:
21 February: Afghanistan vs. South Africa β Karachi, Pakistan
26 February: Afghanistan vs. England β Lahore, Pakistan
28 February: Afghanistan vs. Australia β Lahore, Pakistan
Afghanistan Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran.
