ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy Tour Begins in Pakistan
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the trophy tour for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will start from Islamabad on November 16. The tour will include stops in Skardu, Murree, Hunza, and Muzaffarabad. The PCB shared this news on X, inviting fans to see the trophy that Sarfaraz Ahmed lifted in 2017 at The Oval, from November 16 to 24.
India’s Participation Uncertain
There is ongoing uncertainty regarding India’s participation in the tournament. India has expressed concerns about traveling to Pakistan due to security issues. The PCB has reached out to the International Cricket Council (ICC) for clarification on India’s decision not to travel. The ICC has confirmed in writing that India will not participate in the event in Pakistan.
Possible Hybrid Model
In response, the PCB is considering hosting the tournament in a hybrid model, similar to the Asian Trophy held last year, where India played its matches in Sri Lanka. However, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi recently stated that there have been no discussions about hosting the tournament in this manner.
Doubts Revealed
ICC Champions Trophy -: The ICC Champions Trophy is a cricket tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), where teams from different countries compete to win the trophy.
Trophy Tour -: A trophy tour is when the trophy travels to different places so that people can see it and get excited about the upcoming tournament.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) -: The Pakistan Cricket Board is the organization that manages cricket in Pakistan, including organizing matches and tournaments.
Security Issues -: Security issues refer to concerns about the safety of players and fans, which can affect whether a team decides to participate in a tournament.
Hybrid Model -: A hybrid model for hosting means that the tournament could be held in more than one country or location, to ensure safety and convenience for all teams.
Asian Trophy -: The Asian Trophy is another cricket tournament where teams from Asia compete, and it sometimes uses a hybrid model for hosting.