The much-awaited ICC Champions Trophy tour of Pakistan came to an end today (November 25), with the prestigious trophy traveling to its next destination, Afghanistan.
The trophy’s journey across Pakistan has been an epic event, visiting cities like Islamabad, Murree, Nathia Gali, Abbottabad, Khanpur Dam, Taxila and Karachi. The ICC Champions Trophy tour of Pakistan ended with its final destination at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) headquarters in Lahore.
The ICC Champions Trophy says goodbye to Pakistan after a successful tour
Amid rising tensions between the PCB and the BCCI over India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, the trophy’s departure marks the end of its stint in Pakistan, with its next stop in Afghanistan on the 26th. to November 28.
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Following the tour of Afghanistan, the ICC Champions Trophy will travel to Bangladesh (December 10-13) and South Africa (December 15-22) before traveling to South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and England in the coming months, with India. Its final destination will be from January 15 to 26.
The timing of Pakistan’s Champions Trophy exit has sparked unexpected reactions among the cricket fraternity, as attention remains focused on the ongoing fight between the PCB and the BCCI. Despite the controversy, the Champions Trophy will continue its world tour.
PCB denies reports of ICC emergency meeting over 2025 Champions Trophy dispute
Meanwhile, amid the ICC Champions Trophy tour, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) denied reports of an emergency board meeting to be held virtually on November 26 to discuss the current issues related to the Champions Trophy 2025.
There is speculation that the International Cricket Council (ICC) was planning a meeting to resolve the standoff between the PCB and the BCCI, but Pakistan has refuted these claims.
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The Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to be held in Pakistan in February-March, but the prestigious tournament has been marred by tensions over India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan due to security concerns and Pakistan’s refusal of the proposed hybrid model. for the event.
We have no information about the meeting: PCB
This deadlock has led to delays in finalizing the schedule for the over-50s mega event and in the ongoing discussions between the ICC and the PCB. With legal threats from broadcasters looming if India does not participate, the situation remains uncertain.
India has asked for security guarantees before committing to the event; The PCB has insisted that the BCCI formally communicate its concerns before moving forward with possible solutions. A PCB source was quoted by PTI as saying, “We have no information from the ICC about any meeting between us, the BCCI and the ICC.”
On the other hand, the ICC source confirmed the virtual meeting to discuss the future of the Champions Trophy 2025. The source stated: “It is a virtual meeting of the members of the Executive Committee to resolve once and for all the issue of the Champions Trophy calendar . .”