Pakistan are the defending champions, having won the previous edition of the ICC Champions Trophy in England and Wales in 2017. The change in itinerary has come after Pakistan wanted to take the trophy for a tour to PoK.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is under tremendous pressure to accept a hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after the Board of Control for Cricket India informed the ICC their decision to not travel to Pakistan.
Pakistan are the current ICC Champions Trophy holders, having won it in 2017 after beating India at The Oval in the final by 180 runs. Sarfaraz Ahmed was the captain of Pakistan.
“Unless the PCB decides to pull out of hosting the Champions Trophy the current plan is to hold India’s matches in UAE and the final in Dubai. The Indian Cricket Board has told the ICC that a Hybrid Model is acceptable to them only if the final is held in Dubai," the PCB source told PTI.
"The PCB has submitted the draft of the 15-match ICC Champions Trophy. Seven games in Lahore, three in Karachi and five in Rawalpindi. The opening match will be held in Karachi with two semifinals in Karachi and Rawalpindi, final in Lahore," the ICC Board member said.
Pakistan are the defending champions of the ICC Champions Trophy, having won the coveted title after defeating arch-enemies India in the final of the 2017 edition at the Kennington Oval in London.
In the middle of an ICC Cricket World Cup, the focus has slightly shifted not just for the fans but also for teams and organisations towards the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy given the qualification depends upon how they perform in the ongoing tournament. Here's everything you need to know-
Pakistan are the defending champions and the official hosts of the next edition of the ICC Champions Trophy to be played in 2025. They had defeated India in the summit clash to clinch the 2017 edition.
The ICC had released a statement saying that the board would look at possible alternatives while they simultaneously look for a breakthrough with the Indian government.
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