The ICC Champions Trophy returns after eight years on 19 February - here's everything you need to know about how it works.

The Champions Trophy is being revived after eight years with holders and hosts Pakistan playing New Zealand in the opening game of the ninth edition on Wednesday. The one-day international (ODI) competition was initially scrapped by cricket's global governing body,

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Kyle Mills of New Zealand is the most successful bowler in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy. He has taken 28 wickets in 15 matches at a strike rate of 24.10. Lasith Malinga, with 25 wickets, is the second most successful bowler in ICC Champions Trophy history.

The Champions Trophy is being revived after eight years with holders Pakistan hosting New Zealand in the opening game of the ninth edition on Wednesday.

Besides an impressive trophy, the winning side will earn a whopping $2.24 million, an ICC statement said, while the runners-up will receive $1.12 million.

Professional gambler Paul Krishnamurty is back with his best bets and key advice for the ICC Champions Trophy which starts on Wednesday.