This is because India and Bangladesh are scheduled to compete in Dubai, while Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa are involved in a tri-series.
On February 19, Pakistan and New Zealand will play in Karachi to begin the ICC Champions Trophy. The likelihood of teams practicing in Pakistan prior to the event, however, seems slim.
This is because India and Bangladesh are scheduled to compete in Dubai, while Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa are involved in a tri-series.
Furthermore, there are currently no warm-up games planned for Sri Lanka, Australia, or England.
Two groups are formed from the eight competing teams.
Group A
- Pakistan
- India
- New Zealand
- Bangladesh
Group B
- Afghanistan
- South Africa
- England
- Australia
On February 19, Pakistan will play New Zealand in Karachi in the first game.
