Geoff Allardice, Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has officially confirmed that the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will remain in Pakistan, despite the uncertainties over India’s participation in the tournament.
With the Champions Trophy 2025 set to be held in February-March, Pakistan is enthusiastically preparing for a grand event, with major stadiums in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi undergoing extensive renovation to meet international standards.
ICC confirms Pakistan as host for Champions Trophy 2025 despite India’s travel concerns
However, tensions are brewing as the BCCI has reportedly refused to send the Indian cricket team to Pakistan due to political tension between the two nations. But, in a recent media briefing held in Dubai for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, Allardice made it clear that Pakistan will host the event.
The ICC CEO has reiterated that there will be no change in the venue for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2024 and that no teams have yet voiced against traveling to Pakistan for the mega event. This statement raised questions about whether India is ready to travel to Pakistan for the tournament.
