India have been grouped with world champion Australia and arch-rival Pakistan in Group A, also featuring the West Indies [Images], for the 2008 Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan in September.

Group B consists of South Africa, New Zealand [Images], Sri Lanka [Images] and England [Images] in the eight-nation tournament, an International Cricket Council release said.

Three Pakistani cities -- Lahore [Images], Rawalpindi and Karachi -- will host the elite one-day event.

Two top sides from each group will compete in the semi-final stage, which will be held in Karachi and Rawalpindi.

The final will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

The official launch ceremony of the tournament will take place in Lahore on June 18.