Pakistan is on track to host Champions Trophy 2025 despite challenges
The hosting rights of the Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled for February-March, have been given to Pakistan by the International Cricket Council (ICC), although the official hosting deal is yet to be finalised. Discussions on this issue took place during the recent meetings of the ICC in India. PCB authorities express optimism for the imminent signing of the agreement. Pakistan’s position is clear: if a country cites security concerns to refrain from sending a team, the ICC should refrain from unilateral decisions. Instead, a comprehensive assessment should be carried out in consultation with an independent security agency. All teams, except India,
