Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- As the latest edition of the ICC Champions Trophy inches close, we take a look at the eight skippers who carry the hopes of their teams.

The time is nigh. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 kicks off in Pakistan this week with eight top ODI sides ready to battle it out over the course of 19 days of cricketing action.

Ahead of the much-anticipated tournament, we take a look at the eight captains who are leading the star-studded lineups at the upcoming tournament:Hashmatullah Shahidi (Afghanistan)

The charismatic leader who inspired Afghanistan's historic run at the 2023 Cricket World Cup, registering wins against powerhouses such as England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

The 30-year-old has been entrusted with leading Afghanist...