The Champions Trophy was first played in 1998 and was then known as the ICC knockout tournament. It is played every four years with the top eight cricketing nations in the world invited to attend. The ICC champions trophy is the second most important cricket tournament in the world with only the World Cup itself taking precedence. The International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2.4 When and Where is the next Cricket World Cup?.2.3 Notable facts about the Cricket World Cup.2 The International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup.1.4 Notable facts about the ICC champions trophy.
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