The ICC Champions Trophy in June 2013 was launched in London on Wednesday with the eight best one-day sides set to do battle in England next year.

Tickets will go on sale to the public on Monday 5 November 2012 at 10:30 at www.icc-cricket.com.

The ICC Champions Trophy features the eight best one day international teams in the world and will be played out across three grounds - Cardiff Wales Stadium, The Oval and Edgbaston - over 18 days.

The tournament begins on Thursday 6 June 2013 when India face South Africa at Cardiff Wales Stadium, and closes with the Final on Sunday 23 June 2013 at Edgbaston. The eight teams are split into two groups, with each team playing 3 group matches. The top two in each group progress to a semi-final, and the winners of the semis meet in the Final.