The Champions Trophy has not been contested since 2017, but was dusted off due to commercial reasons and the tournament will dominate cricket over the next few weeks.

India kicked off their Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket victory against Bangladesh in a Group A match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Electing to bat, Bangladesh slumped to 35-5 but went on to post 228 all out riding Towhid Hridoy's heroic 100 while battling cramps.

Eight of the world's cricketing superpowers face off in Pakistan and Dubai this month for the ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy, a tournament in the sport's 50-over format. In-form one-day international specialists India are widely seen as the favorites to lift the trophy this time out.