2002 ICC Champions Trophy

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1. What is the tournament edition?Third edition of the ICC Champions Trophy
2. What is the host country?Sri Lanka
3. Why was the tournament moved to Sri Lanka?India could not give the tax exemptions needed to host, so the event was moved to Sri Lanka instead.
4. How many teams played and how were they grouped?Twelve teams were split into four groups of three. The best team from each group moved on to the semi‑finals.

ICC Champions Trophy: A premier international cricket tournament contested by the top national teams in the One Day International format.
Full Member Nations: The ten national cricket boards recognized by the ICC with Test-playing status and full voting rights.
One Day International (ODI): A limited-overs cricket match format where each team bats for a maximum of 50 overs.
Tax Exemption: A situation where a government waives taxes that would normally be payable, often crucial for hosting large international events.