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ICC accepts Pakistan’s request regarding Champions Trophy 2025

By News Desk December 17, 2023 · 9:57 am PKT · 2 min read

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has awarded hosting rights for the Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled for February-March, to Pakistan. The plans so far are solely for holding matches within Pakistan. However, given the expected reluctance of the Indian government to allow the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to send the Indian team to Pakistan, a decision on this matter will be taken in due course.

Zaka Ashraf, the head of the PCB management committee, recently had discussions with Khalid Al Zarooni, Vice Chairman of the Emirates Cricket Board, although the Champions Trophy was not specifically discussed during their meeting. Despite this, the UAE has expressed unwavering cooperation with Pakistan.

Sources say that if India chooses not to send its team, the possibility of shifting some Champions Trophy matches to the UAE cannot be ruled out. However, the ICC will need to bear the additional costs and may need to modify the format of the tournament.

It is worth noting that while the ICC had previously awarded Pakistan the hosting rights for the Champions Trophy, the formal agreement was only signed last Friday, after a prolonged stalemate. The previous PCB management committee had raised objections based on ICC documents, prompting legal advice. Despite visits by ICC President Greg Barclay and CEO Geoff Allardice to Pakistan in May, a resolution to the issue has remained elusive.

Pakistan’s position is clear: if a country cites security concerns as a reason for not sending a team, the ICC should refrain from taking unilateral decisions. Instead, a comprehensive assessment should be carried out in consultation with an independent security agency. The ICC accepted this request.