ECB chief gives final decision on Pakistan to host Champions Trophy 2025 amid India uncertainty

Admin July 28, 2024

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ECB chief gives final decision on Pakistan to host Champions Trophy 2025 amid India uncertainty

Richard GouldThe Chief Executive of England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)share details about the future 2025 Champions Trophy. I International Cricket Council (ICC) awarded Pakistan the rights to host this prestigious tournament, scheduled for February-March next year. However, uncertainty is passing Indiaparticipation due to political differences between the two countries, which prevented India from visiting Pakistan for over 15 years.

Pakistan’s hosting milestone and India’s possible absence

The upcoming Champions Trophy will mark Pakistan’s first major international cricket tournament since Asia Cup 2008. When Pakistan hosted the Asia Cup 2023, the matches in India were moved Sri Lanka due to security concerns. This led to only four matches in this tournament being held in Pakistan, and nine remaining, including the final, which was held in Sri Lanka.

India, the recent T20 World Cup champions, have not visited Pakistan since 2008. It is still highly unlikely that the Men in Blue will visit Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. I Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to propose a hybrid model, where the Indian team may play its matches in Sri Lanka or United Arab Emirates (UAE) in turn.

The final standings of the England and Wales Cricket Board

Now on to BBC Test Match Special during the tea break on Day 1 of the third innings test In England as well as The West Indies Gould confirmed the ECB’s commitment to supporting the successful hosting of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, despite concerns over India’s participation. Gould emphasized the strong determination of both the ECB and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to ensure that the tournament goes ahead as planned.

“There is a lot of determination to make sure [Champions Trophy] is something [hosted in Pakistan next year]. Especially PCB and ECB,” Gould was quoted as saying by Wisden.

Details of the potential tournament and Pakistan’s legacy

The Champions Trophy will begin on February 19 in Karachi, while the final is scheduled for March 9 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. India are placed in Group A along with Pakistan, Bangladesh again New Zealand. The much-awaited match between India and Pakistan is scheduled for March 1 at the Gaddafi Stadium, where all India matches will be held. Pakistan will be the defending champions in 2017 by defeating India by 180 runs. The Men in Green will aim to repeat their success on home soil, adding to the history of the tournament’s importance.