The problems of Pakistan, the host of ICC Champions Trophy 2025, are increasing. PCB wants the Indian team to come to play there and all the matches should be held there. Meanwhile, the political violence that broke out in Islamabad spoiled the game. After this violence, Sri Lanka called back its team. After this, only hybrid model is left.
By Arvind Dubey
Published Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:26:41 AM (IST)
Updated Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 07:54:11 AM (IST)
HighLights
- Important meeting of ICC to be held on 29th November
- There will be discussion on Champions Trophy 2025 schedule
- ICC may announce hybrid model
Agency, Islamabad (2025 Champions Trophy Latest Updates). There are clouds of crisis looming over the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan in February next year. Meanwhile, the political violence erupting in Pakistan has further increased the ICC’s concern.
According to the report of Cricbuzz, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has prepared to propose a hybrid model to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025. ICC has called a meeting of its Board of Directors in this regard on Friday (29 November). The tournament is to be held in February-March next year.
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(Last time Pakistan became champion. That is why it has been given hosting rights.)
2025 Champions Trophy Latest Updates: Pakistan’s claim is continuously weakening
- Political violence has erupted in Pakistan in the last two days. Imran Khan’s party had announced a big demonstration against the government. After violence broke out during the demonstration, orders were given to shoot at sight.
- ICC Other cricket boards are also keeping an eye on this situation in Pakistan. There is a fear that organizing the Champions Trophy in such circumstances in Pakistan may be risky.
- As a result of this violence, Sri Lanka A has withdrawn its team from Pakistan. There was to be a series of three ODI matches between Sri Lanka A team and Pakistan Shaheen, but only one match could take place.
PCB’s latest statement, we too will not play with India
Before the important meeting of ICT Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Mohsin Naqvi has given a big statement. PCB has once again made it clear that if the Indian team does not come to Pakistan to play the Champions Trophy, then Pakistan will not play any match against India in future.
This statement of Naqvi has come at a time when an important ICC meeting is going to be held on November 29 to decide the schedule of the Champions Trophy.
We hope that the decision will go in favor of Pakistan. Even after this, we will do whatever is good for Pakistan cricket. It is not possible that India does not come to Pakistan to play cricket and we go to their place. Mohsin Naqvi, PCB Chief
What can be the planning of ICT?
ICC is left with only the option of hybrid model. However, efforts can also be made to reduce its impact. For example, if India does not qualify for the last four, then in this situation both the semi-finals and the final can be organized in Pakistan.
Every effort will be made to ensure that Pakistan is prepared for the hybrid model. It will face operational and logistics challenges, but it will be prepared for. The PCB will be asked to be prepared in advance with all necessary hotel and travel bookings at the venues.
