ICC may release Champions Trophy schedule this week amid ongoing tussle between PCB-BCCI: Reports
ICC may release the schedule of 2025 Champions Trophy this week. India not to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy Amidst the ongoing war between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BBCI) over playing matches in Pakistan, the International Cricket Council is likely to release the cricketing schedule of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 this week. If Hindustan Times report regarding the new development of the tournament is to be believed, the ICC is finalizing discussions with the participating member countries and the host country regarding the tournament schedule. However, the decision by the PCB to include the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir region in the probable schedule of the Champions Trophy tour has sparked controversy and has raised objections from BCCI to ICC. Our stand is very clear: Mohsin Naqvi Meanwhile, Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Mohsin Naqvi said in a conversation with journalists – We will achieve the target and will achieve the Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan. All the teams (except India) that have qualified for the Champions Trophy are ready to come to Pakistan and no one has any problem. I would say even today that if India has any concerns, they should talk to us. Naqvi further said- We will solve any kind of problem of them (BCCI). I believe there is no reason why the Indian team cannot come to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. You wait and see all the teams will come. Our stand is very clear, we have already told this. We will stick to our stand. ICC has to announce the schedule of the tournament. We are waiting for the schedule to be announced, so that we can start preparing accordingly. As soon as the program is announced, we will start our preparations as soon as possible. On the other hand, for your information, let us tell you that some reports had come out quoting Pakistani media. It was said in these reports that if ICC considers organizing the tournament outside Pakistan under the hybrid model, PCB can boycott it completely.
‘The world of cricket depends on India-Pakistan match’ Rashid Latif gave bold statement before Champions Trophy
This time the Multination Tournament will be played hosted by Pakistan. Rashid Latif (photo source: twitter) Due to India’s bad political relations against Pakistan, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has refused to go to Pakistan and play in the Champions Trophy 2025. However, it is not yet clear whether India is participating in the tournament or not? On the other hand, there is a possibility that India, the runners-up of the 2017 season, may play their Champions Trophy matches in some other country under the hybrid model. So amidst these discussions, a big statement of former Pakistan wicketkeeper batsman Rashid Latif has come out. Latif says that the world of cricket depends on the India-Pakistan (India vs Pakistan) match and irrespective of the venue, both the countries will definitely play against each other. Rashid Latif gave a big statement Let us tell you that before the Champions Trophy, Latif was quoted as saying by Cricblog – As far as the new scenario is concerned, the political environment keeps on being created. Look, both the teams will definitely play, I don’t know where, but both the teams will definitely play against each other. There are a lot of things at stake. Broadcasters have a lot at stake. 3 billion are at stake. So, there is no way they would say that it is not good for India and Pakistan to play against each other. Latif further said- I think Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will also somehow agree and come to a conclusion about where to play and what to do. This is because the world of cricket depends on it. The world of cricket depends on India-Pakistan match. According to my opinion it is going to happen, but I don’t know when, but PCB, ICC and BCCI will definitely plan something. Some people may fool the fans, but they will definitely play.
Champions Trophy 2025: ICC seeks written response from BCCI on refusal to travel to Pakistan, read big news
BCCI has refused to play in Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. India not to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy Recently, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has refused to play in Pakistan for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament. Due to the ongoing bad political relations between the two countries, the board has decided to take this step. However, now news is coming that the International Cricket Council (ICC), the biggest cricket body, has sought a written explanation from BCCI regarding not traveling to Pakistan in the upcoming tournament. So if the official source is to be believed, then the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had asked for a copy of the official reply of the Indian Board regarding the refusal to travel to its neighboring country. However, BCCI has so far only verbally informed the ICC about its decision. Till now BCCI has not submitted any written reply to ICC. The reason behind PCB seeking a copy of the response received from BCCI is to facilitate it in seeking sufficient evidence from India to justify its call of not playing the tournament if it is held in Pakistan. According to the tournament rules, the BCCI will have to give solid reasons for refusing to play in Pakistan, which will then be reviewed by the ICC for a final decision. South Africa kept on standby Also, for your information, let us tell you that after BCCI refused to play in Pakistan, the hybrid model proposed by ICC has been rejected by the Pakistan Cricket Board. According to this model, India can play its matches in a neutral venue like UAE or Sri Lanka. But if PCB does not accept the hybrid model then ICC can shift the tournament to South Africa. South Africa has currently been kept on standby. It will be worth watching that where and when will the tournament, which is returning after almost 9 years, be played?
Big update on hosting of Champions Trophy, ICC warns Pakistan!
If Pakistan withdraws its name from the tournament or rejects the proposal of hybrid model, then its hosting can be handed over to India. India not to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy There is an uproar regarding the organization of ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan Cricket Board has refused the proposal of hybrid model if India does not come to Pakistan for the tournament. For this reason, speculations about shifting of Champions Trophy out of Pakistan are gaining momentum. Now the matter has taken a different turn. PCB is adamant on organizing the tournament in Pakistan only. Meanwhile, according to reports, the ICC has refused to allow the PCB to take the Champions Trophy tour to any disputed part of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. Earlier the report claimed that if Pakistan withdraws its name from the tournament or rejects the proposal of hybrid model, then its hosting could be handed over to India. The possibility of hosting the Champions Trophy in South Africa was also being explored, but the SA20 would end a few days before the Champions Trophy and the pitches would not be repaired in time. UPDATE OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY TOUR 📢 – ICC has refused PCB to take the Champions Trophy tour to any of the disputed Pakistan Occupied Kashmir…!!!! (Sports Tak) pic.twitter.com/0lEki7pLoX —Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 15, 2024 Organizing of Champions Trophy in Pakistan is in trouble Let us tell you that since the Mumbai terrorist attack in 2008, Team India has not gone to play any match or series in Pakistan. Apart from this, no bilateral series has been played between the two teams for more than a decade. They are seen playing against each other only in ICC and ACC events. On the other hand, Pakistan is going to organize an ICC tournament for the first time in 29 years. But due to India’s stance it is still delayed. Veterans say that a solution should be found regarding hosting, otherwise the event may be in trouble. Now it remains to be seen whether the Pakistan Cricket Board remains firm on its decision or adopts some flexibility.
Champions Trophy: ICC’s tension is not ending, broadcasters put pressure on releasing the schedule
ICC was scheduled to release the schedule of Champions Trophy 2025 this week, but it has been postponed. Champions Trophy 2025 (Photo Source: Getty Images) The hosting of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is in the hands of Pakistan. BCCI has made it clear that the Indian team is not going to tour Pakistan for the tournament. The board had already told that the decision on whether the team will travel or not will be taken by the Government of India and the government has not given approval due to security reasons. Recently there was a report that Pakistan Cricket Board sent a letter to ICC saying that whether India plays in the tournament or not, they will not give up hosting. PCB has also warned ICC that they will boycott any ICC event in future. On the other hand, ICC is being pressured by broadcasters to release the Champions Trophy 2025 schedule as soon as possible. Due to this there is delay in releasing the schedule of Champions Trophy ICC was scheduled to release the schedule of Champions Trophy 2025 this week, but it has been postponed. India has refused to tour Pakistan. Will the tournament be held in hybrid model or not? If it happens, where will it happen? Or will it be at some other venue? Due to all these things, there is a delay in releasing the schedule. Let us tell you, broadcasters acquired the rights of ICC events till 2027 for US $ 3 billion. This deal also includes exciting matches between India and Pakistan. According to The Nation, Pakistan, broadcasters are waiting for the day of the schedule to be released to continue with their marketing and commercials. India last toured Pakistan in 2008. The last bilateral series between the two teams was played in India in 2012–13 and since then the two teams have faced each other only in ICC events. Due to this, there is more enthusiasm among the fans for the India vs Pakistan match. Pakistan Cricket Board will seek help from the government According to a report by BBC Sport, the Pakistan Cricket Board has sent the letter received by the ICC to its government, so that they can give advice. A PCB spokesperson said, The PCB has received an email from the ICC, stating that the BCCI has informed them that their team will not be traveling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. PCB has sent that email to the Government of Pakistan for advice and guidance.
Champions Trophy: PCB created ruckus by sending a letter to ICC, wrote – “Whether India plays or not, but not hosting…”
PCB has written a letter to ICC asking why India does not want to send its team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. IND vs PAK (Photo Source: Getty Images) Pakistan Cricket Board is facing a lot of problems at this time. Because India has refused to tour Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. According to reports, if Pakistan does not withdraw from hosting, then the tournament can be played in hybrid model. All India’s matches will be played in Dubai and if the team reaches the final then the match will be held in Dubai. At the same time, if PCB refuses to host the Champions Trophy, then the entire tournament can be held in South Africa. Meanwhile, now another big news is coming out. According to Pakistan media, PCB has written a letter to ICC asking why India does not want to send its team to Pakistan. Pakistan will not give up hosting under any circumstances According to a media report, the source said, BCCI has not given any reason behind its decision of not touring Pakistan, so the next step of PCB to resolve this issue can be taken only after knowing them. The source also said that, in the letter sent by the Pakistan Board to the ICC, it has been clearly stated that whether India plays in the tournament or not, Pakistan will not give up hosting the Champions Trophy under any circumstances. India does not tour Pakistan due to security reasons. The team last toured Pakistan in 2008. Let us tell you that India had earlier refused to tour Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023, after which the hybrid model was adopted and the team played all the matches in Sri Lanka. India and Pakistan will not be in the same group According to Pakistani media reports, PCB will also talk to ICC about not keeping India and Pakistan in the same group in the Champions Trophy. Let us tell you, in the schedule that has already been prepared, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand have been placed in Group-A. Champions Trophy schedule has not been announced The Champions Trophy is to be played from February 19 to March 9, but the schedule has not been announced yet. India has refused to tour Pakistan. Will the tournament be held in hybrid model or not? If it happens, where will it happen? Or will it be in some other venue? Due to all these things, there is a delay in releasing the schedule.
BCCI informed ICC, Champions Trophy will be organized in hybrid model.! Two countries were shortlisted
According to the report, BCCI has told ICC that the Indian government has advised not to send the team to Pakistan. India not to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy The Champions Trophy 2025 is to be played in Pakistan from 19 February to 9 March next year. PCB is going to host the ICC tournament after a gap of 18 years. The news of India not going on Pakistan tour has been going on for a long time. Meanwhile, a big report has come out which has revealed that BCCI has officially informed ICC that Team India will not go to Pakistan for the tournament. In this situation, now ICC and PCB will have to consider hybrid model and find a venue. Indian government does not want the team to tour Pakistan According to the report of ESPNCricinfo, BCCI has told ICC that the Indian government has advised not to send the team to Pakistan. However, it has not been confirmed whether BCCI communicated its decision verbally or not. The report states that the ICC is demanding a written report from the BCCI before informing the PCB. UAE and Sri Lanka shortlisted Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Friday (8 November) had rejected the news of holding the Champions Trophy on hybrid model. But according to reports, contingency plans have been prepared a few months in advance to conduct the tournament in a hybrid model. Some countries have also been shortlisted, which include UAE and Sri Lanka. UAE is close to Pakistan, due to which it is the first choice. Let us tell you, India had earlier refused to tour Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023, after which the hybrid model was adopted and the team played all the matches in Sri Lanka. Delay in releasing the schedule The Champions Trophy 2024 schedule was scheduled to be announced in Lahore next week, but it has now been postponed. India has refused to visit Pakistan. Will the tournament be held in hybrid model or not? If it happens, where will it happen? Due to all these things, there is a delay in releasing the schedule.
PCB rejected the news of getting Champions Trophy hybrid model, said- people write anything to make news
A PCB source told India Today on Friday, November 8, that Pakistan has not considered a hybrid model and is keen to host the entire tournament across three venues – Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi. This clarification comes at a time when there is speculation that the International Cricket Council will announce the Champions Trophy schedule on November 11. ICC will soon announce the schedule of Champions Trophy Reports claim that the ICC will announce the schedule of the eight-team tournament without confirming the venue. PCB source said that, “Hybrid model is not under consideration. People write anything claiming to have XYZ sources. People write anything just to get some ideas. As of now, we have not decided anything about this. Our stand remains the same.” Pakistan previously hosted the Asia Cup in 2023 in a hybrid model, through which India played its games in Sri Lanka. The final was also played in Sri Lanka. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not stated its stand on the senior men’s team going to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. BCCI will remain in touch with the Government of India for this. According to the provisional schedule proposed by the PCB, the Champions Trophy match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is to be held in Lahore on March 1 next year. The tournament will start on 19 February 2025 with the first match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. The final will be held on March 9 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. According to the temporary schedule, all India’s matches have been held in Lahore due to security and logistical reasons.