In the latest development, according to reports in IANS, it has been learned that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be pulled out of Pakistan entirely. Reports have claimed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) may take this step due to the political unrest in Pakistan.
There is political unrest in Pakistan which has caused Sri Lanka to cut their white balls series. This comes days before the International Cricket Council meeting where the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be decided.
Not only India, other participating nations have also expressed concerns about travel to Pakistan
Reports claimed that not only India The National Cricket Team, however, other participating countries have also expressed concerns about the trip to Pakistan. Therefore, it poses a huge threat to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 entirely in their home country.
With the ICC Champions Trophy in danger of being moved out of Pakistan entirely, reports have claimed that the Pakistan Cricket Board will adopt a hybrid model. Talking about the same, a source said, “Some other cricket boards have also expressed their concerns. The PCB may agree to a hybrid model.”
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been extremely strong in its bid to host the entire ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan over the past few months. However, their ambitions suffered a major blow when Sri Lanka A decided not to play the remaining two 50-over matches against Pakistan A due to the socio-political unrest in the country.
The unrest has put the Pakistan Cricket Board under pressure and their bid to host the ICC event looks bleak
The unrest has put the Pakistan Cricket Board under pressure and their bid to host an ICC event since 1996 looks bleak. The capital of Pakistan is surrounded by many supporters of the former prime minister and cricketer Imran Khan, who is currently in prison, and many of them are under security after entering the city.
The International Cricket Council is all set to meet on November 29 and the final decision on the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be taken on that day. According to reports, the global cricket body is highly likely to adopt a hybrid model with India playing all its matches outside Pakistan.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to be held in February-March next year
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is being held since last few months news. A dispute arose between the BCCI and the PCB schedule attended the tournament and saw both sides involved in some heated moments, both bodies strong in their positions.
It remains to be seen what the decision will be regarding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is planned to be held in February-March next year. ICC is ready to announce the tournament schedule after the match on 29th.
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