Tag: Champions Trophy 2025

  • ICC delays Champion Trophy schedule reveal amid Indian concerns

    ICC delays Champion Trophy schedule reveal amid Indian concerns

    The International Cricket Council (ICC) has delayed the event for the announcement of Champions Trophy 2025 schedule as India are yet to confirm their participation.

    According to reports, the schedule issue could not be resolved, and so the ICC has postponed the event scheduled for November 11.

    Discussions regarding the schedule are ongoing between the PCB and boards of participating teams, reports said.

    Meanwhile, a PCB official was quoted as saying that the postponed event pertained to the flag-off of the trophy tour and tournament branding launch.

    Outdoor activities are difficult in Lahore these days, and the schedule of the event has neither been confirmed nor announced.

    Champions Trophy is scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan next year in February and March.

    Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has refused to send its team to Pakistan for the next Champions Trophy, as per Indian media.

    The Indian board has reportedly decided to reverse its decision to send the Indian team to Pakistan, as confirmed by the Indian Express. Pakistan has been informed of this decision.

    The BCCI has expressed concerns regarding security about playing in Pakistan and prefers neutral venues, with Dubai being the top choice.

    Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi, however, has claimed not to have received any letter from BCCI, adding that “the Indian board has not said anything in writing so far, there has been no discussion on the hybrid model and there will be no discussion.”

    Earlier, there were reports that the Indian Cricket Board agreed to send the team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, but India refused and wanted to conduct the tournament under a hybrid model.

    Other teams, however, have confirmed they will send their teams to Pakistan for the event.

    The Champions Trophy is scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025, with matches to be played in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi.

  • India refuses to send team to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: report

    India refuses to send team to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: report

    The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has refused to send its team to Pakistan for the next Champions Trophy, as per Indian media.

    The Indian board has reportedly decided to reverse its decision to send the Indian team to Pakistan, as confirmed by the Indian Express. Pakistan has been informed of this decision. The BCCI has expressed concerns regarding security about playing in Pakistan and prefers neutral venues, with Dubai being the top choice.

    Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi, however, has claimed not to have received any letter from BCCI, adding that “the Indian board has not said anything in writing so far, there has been no discussion on the hybrid model and there will be no discussion.”

    Earlier, there were reports that the Indian Cricket Board agreed to send the team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, but India refused and wanted to conduct the tournament under a hybrid model.

    Other teams, however, have confirmed they will send their teams to Pakistan for the event.

    The Champions Trophy is scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025, with matches to be played in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi.

  • Champions Trophy: India left with ‘no reasons’ to not come to Pakistan

    Champions Trophy: India left with ‘no reasons’ to not come to Pakistan

    The International Cricket Council (ICC) held a meeting in Dubai on October 21, where they discussed arrangements for Champions Trophy and team security. According to the details, no member country raised any question regarding the event.

    Next year, Pakistan will host the prestigious Trophy. The Indian team, along with the board, has no valid reason to refuse participation. Teams from other countries are satisfied with the preparations.

    Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently visited Pakistan and praised the hospitality, while the English team is also currently in Pakistan.

    However, there is speculation that the Indian board might use government clearance as an excuse not to send the team, which is why the event’s schedule hasn’t been finalized yet. The Indian government has remained silent on the matter.

    A meeting between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials was expected but was cut short due to political relations, preventing any discussion.

    Previously, during the Asia Cup 2023, India tried to convince its close allies to withdraw from the tournament due to security concerns, resulting in the tournament being held under a hybrid model.

  • Champions Trophy 2025: PCB suggests interesting solution for Indian matches in Pakistan

    Champions Trophy 2025: PCB suggests interesting solution for Indian matches in Pakistan

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shared an interesting solution for the Indian cricket team’s matches in Champions Trophy 2025.

    According to ‘Urdupoint’, PCB has suggested that the Indian team can go back home after every match

    Meanwhile, Indian media is claiming that there has been a proposal to hold India’s three pool matches at two venues during the event.

    The International Cricket Council (ICC) broadcasters, who are also broadcasters of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), suggested that having matches at two venues will increase the broadcast and event value. PCB has no objection to holding matches at two venues and suggested Rawalpindi as the second venue, claimed Indian media.

    Earlier, the PCB had suggested only one venue in Lahore for India due to travel issues, but the broadcaster has suggested adding another venue.

    In the proposed schedule, India’s three matches were scheduled in Lahore.

    The high-voltage clash between Pakistan and India is scheduled for March 1, while Pakistan, India, New Zealand and Bangladesh have been placed in Group A according to the proposed schedule.

    Champion Trophy 2025 and India’s participation:

    The Champion Trophy is scheduled for February of next year in Pakistan. All teams have confirmed their arrival, while India’s participation is yet to be confirmed.

    In July, Indian media claimed that India would not visit Pakistan for the event, saying that some matches of the Champions Trophy would be held in the United Arab Emirates or Sri Lanka on a hybrid model.

    However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice president Rajeev Shukla denied these claims, saying that the Indian government would make the final decision.

    The Telegraph Report on Champion Trophy:

    UK publication ‘The Telegraph’ has reported that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering different venues for India’s matches, including the final of the trophy. The final could be shifted from Lahore to Dubai. The final is scheduled to be played in Gadafi Stadium in Lahore on March 9, 2025.

    Abu Dhabi and Sharjah are likely to host India’s matches if needed, The Telegraph has reported.

    ICC chief executive’s statement about Champions Trophy:

    On September 12, ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice confirmed now that there are no plans to move the Champions Trophy from Pakistan.

    He said, “No team has hesitated to play in the tournament. All teams are committed to playing in Pakistan. Despite previous challenges, all participating teams are determined to play in Pakistan.”

    The ICC Champions Trophy will host eight elite teams based on their performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup: India, Australia, New Zealand, England, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

    Pakistan is currently the defending champion of the Champions Trophy. The Pakistan cricket team, led by former captain Sarfraz Ahmed, won the Trophy in England in 2017, defeating India in the final.

  • Detailed schedule of Champions Trophy 2025 revealed

    Detailed schedule of Champions Trophy 2025 revealed

    The proposed schedule for next year’s International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy in Pakistan has been revealed, Geo reports.

    The dates of the Champions Trophy were announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) last week, with the event scheduled to be held in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9.

    It has been reported by the media that the India-Pakistan match will be held in Lahore on March 1.

    The ICC, however, has not yet confirmed the schedule.

    As per the proposed schedule, Group A includes Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, while Group B comprises Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan.

    Group matches for the Pakistan team will be played in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi.

    The inaugural Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and New Zealand is scheduled to be played on February 19 in Karachi.

    Here is the detail of the remaining matches:

    India vs Bangladesh-February 20-Lahore
    Afghanistan vs South Africa-February 21-Karachi
    Australia vs England-February 22-Lahore
    India vs New Zealand-February 23-Lahore
    Pakistan vs Bangladesh- February 24-Rawalpindi
    Afghanistan vs England-February 25-Lahore
    Australia South Africa- February 26-Rawalpindi
    Bangladesh vs New Zealand-February 27-Lahore
    Afghanistan v Australia-February 28-Rawalpindi
    Pakistan vs India-March 1-Lahore
    South Africa vs England-March 2-Rawalpindi

    First semi-final-March 5-Karachi
    Second semi-final-March 6-Rawalpindi
    Final-March 9-Lahore

  • ICC approved Pakistan’s proposed schedule for Champions Trophy

    ICC approved Pakistan’s proposed schedule for Champions Trophy

    The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved Pakistan’s proposed schedule for the Champions Trophy 2025.

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will share the Champions Trophy schedule with other boards next week. PCB had sent the Champions Trophy schedule to ICC a few weeks ago. The Champions Trophy will be held from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan.

    The ICC will now send the schedule to seven other countries, Australia, England, India, and South Africa, in the Champions Trophy hosted by Pakistan. Africa, Bangladesh, New Zealand and Afghanistan are included.

    According to the proposed schedule, the matches of the Indian team will be held in Lahore and the final will also be held in Lahore. PCB is getting good signals about the Indian team coming to Pakistan while the teams from other countries have come to Pakistan and played the series.

    Other countries are willing to hold the Champions Trophy in Pakistan as scheduled, but due to the consent of other countries, it will be difficult for India to refuse.

  • PCB proposes three cities for Champions Trophy hosting

    PCB proposes three cities for Champions Trophy hosting

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has proposed the names of three cities to host International Cricket Council (ICC) for Champions Trophy 2025.

    Among the cities recommended by PCB are Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi.

    While addressing a press conference in Lahore on Sunday, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said, “We have sent the schedule of Champions Trophy matches to ICC. The security team of ICC had come to Pakistan with whom we had a very good meeting, they had reviewed the arrangements regarding the matches in Pakistan. We will also share the plan for the upgradation of the stadiums with them soon.”

    Mohsin Naqvi said, “We are in constant touch with the ICC and we are trying to ensure that we can improve the organization of the tournament in Pakistan.”

    Talking about India’s participation in Champion Trophy, he said, “In discussing the schedule of the Champions Trophy, the matter related to India’s participation in this tournament will also be considered.”

    According to ESPNCricinfo, the initial draft of the schedule includes all matches, including India’s matches in Pakistan. Usually when the host country sends the draft schedule to the ICC, the schedule is finalized after changes by the cricket boards of the participating teams.

    The Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan after 30 years, start from mid-February next year, for which the PCB has started upgrading its grounds.

  • Indian government has apprehensions about participation in 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan

    Indian government has apprehensions about participation in 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan

    Pakistan has recently been awarded the rights to hosting the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. Just a day has passed and the Indian government expressed apprehensions about participation in the international tournament. India’s Sports Minister and Former BCCI President, Anurag Thakur on Wednesday, said that the Indian government will monitor the security situation at the time in Pakistan before taking a decision on whether the India team will travel for the eight-team global tournament.

    “The Indian government had earlier also made its decision,” Thakur said while talking to reporters in Delhi on Wednesday. “When such global tournaments happen several factors are considered.”

    He added: “Even in the past, you would have seen many countries have pulled out to go there (Pakistan) and play because the situation there is not normal. Security is the main challenge there, like teams have been attacked in the past, which is a concern. So when the time comes, the Indian government will take a decision depending on the circumstances then.”

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    The Champions Trophy is the first ICC tournament that will be hosted in Pakistan since the 1996 men’s ODI World Cup which was co-hosted by two other countries: India and Sri Lanka. No Indian team has played cricket in Pakistan since the 2008 Asia Cup.

    The two neighbours have not played any bilateral cricket in Pakistan since Rahul Dravid’s side travelled to Pakistan in 2005-06 for a full tour comprising three Tests and five ODIs. Pakistan toured India for a reciprocal tour in 2007-08 but the strained political equation between their governments since then has restricted ties to one white-ball bilateral series in 2012-13 in India and games between the two in ICC tournaments. Pakistan traveled to India to play in the 2011 ODI World Cup semi-final and later to participate in the 2016 T20 World Cup.

    The 2023 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is scheduled to be played in India during October and November. Earlier, the global tournament was shifted from India to UAE and Oman citing fears of the second wave of Covid-19 in the country.