The Champions Trophy was originally known as the ICC KnockOut Tournament when it began in 1998. It was later renamed the Champions Trophy in 2002.
Highlights:
- The Champions Trophy 2025 starts on February 19.
- The first Champions Trophy was in Bangladesh.
The ICC Champions Trophy is indeed a prestigious tournament with a rich history. However, it actually underwent one name change, not two. It was originally called the ICC KnockOut Tournament when it debuted in 1998, and in 2002, it was renamed the ICC Champions Trophy—which remains its name today.
The tournament’s inception dates back to 1998, when the International Cricket Council (ICC) decided to organize a standalone competition featuring the top cricketing nations. The idea was to have an exclusive event where the world’s best teams would compete for a single title. The first edition of the tournament, held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, was called the ICC KnockOut Tournament and featured a unique knockout format, where every match was do-or-die. It was designed as a one-off event, with only the top cricketing nations invited to participate. South Africa won the title by defeating West Indies in the final.
In the next edition, held in 2000, the tournament retained the ICC KnockOut name. However, in 2002, it underwent a final name change, becoming the ICC Champions Trophy, which it is known as today.
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