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If not Pakistan, what alternative venues should host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

Which country would you prefer to host ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

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As per Indian media reports, ICC is weighing three options for hosting the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, originally scheduled to take place in Pakistan.

Although Pakistan retains hosting rights for now, the ICC is reportedly exploring contingency plans due to security concerns. The options under consideration include:

1. Proceeding with the original plan, hosting the tournament solely in Pakistan.
2. Adopting a hybrid model, where select matches, including those involving India and knockout stages, would be held in Dubai, UAE.
3. Relocating the entire tournament to an alternative venue, potentially Dubai, Sri Lanka or South Africa.
 
UAE.

If not UAE, maybe England is another option.

As a matter of fact, England would be the best option.
 
Its was always on the Card that CT is either hybrid models or entirely move to Pakistan but Pakistan fan's were not accepting the reality.

ICC can't even host a ICC tournaments without india .this is the fact.

Most likely Dubai is host CT
 
It should be SA. They have not hosted any ICC event since 2007 T20 world cup and deserve to host one.
 
Devadwal said:
Its was always on the Card that CT is either hybrid models or entirely move to Pakistan but Pakistan fan's were not accepting the reality.

ICC can't even host a ICC tournaments without india .this is the fact.

Most likely Dubai is host CT
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I still think the news are just rumor mill. But its ok, considering India has not hosted Asia Cup for 33 years because of troubles with Pakistan. You win some, you lose some.
 
Cricket Warrior said:
PCB must stick to their stance... why change of venue just for 1 team when all other are ready to play.
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Because that 1 team generates 90% of the revenue. Even PCB will boycott it's own tournament if India pulls out. You're deluding yourself if you think they care about anything else other than money.
 
The question PCB need to ask themselves is, ‘will we survive if we boycott the CT25?’ The answer is yes.

Pakistan should let someone else host the tournament if India doesn’t come to Pakistan.
 
YousafTheBeast said:
The question PCB need to ask themselves is, ‘will we survive if we boycott the CT25?’ The answer is yes.

Pakistan should let someone else host the tournament if India doesn’t come to Pakistan.
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Who do you think will be ready to host an India less tournament?
Who do you think will grab the chance to broadcast an India less tournament?
Where will the ACC stand on an India less tournament?
How do you think revenues will be generated?
Will the participating boards be happy with the distribution of $$ post tournament?
Before $$ distribution, will there be enough $$ left over once the bills are paid for hosting?
 
U$ofA said:
Who do you think will be ready to host an India less tournament?
Who do you think will grab the chance to broadcast an India less tournament?
Where will the ACC stand on an India less tournament?
How do you think revenues will be generated?
Will the participating boards be happy with the distribution of $$ post tournament?
Before $$ distribution, will there be enough $$ left over once the bills are paid for hosting?
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That's all silly.

Because if its not in Pakistan, it will definitely include India so everyone would want to host it.
 
Dr_Bassim said:
That's all silly.

Because if its not in Pakistan, it will definitely include India so everyone would want to host it.
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Of course it will include India. That is the whole point.

The current CT situation/stand off or whatever to call it, is all about the $$$. That is exactly the reason for all this ambiguity surrounding the CT. Who will pay for the CT? Bills come due and India is needed to pay the bills.

That is exactly why the ICC is sitting quietly twiddling their thumbs. So is the PCB along with them. The rest of the boards are sitting hoping things will fall in place and they get their share of the handout.
 
mominsaigol said:
Just host in pak and tell India to leave.

Otherwise if icc can't do that then hybrid
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To be honest, I don't think the second option should be there in the first place.

Let ICC host the tournament without India. If they believe that without India, a tournament can proceed without any hiccups, then no need to make accommodation for India in future.

If there were hiccups, then don't select Pakistan at all for near future as multi tournament venue.

It's time ICC take a firm decision.
 
I think if India is that afraid to come to Pakistan then their matches can be arranged in UAE or Sri Lanka.
 
This is ICC's decision and no PCBs and we all know who has the most influence on ICC??
 
U$ofA said:
Who do you think will be ready to host an India less tournament?
Who do you think will grab the chance to broadcast an India less tournament?
Where will the ACC stand on an India less tournament?
How do you think revenues will be generated?
Will the participating boards be happy with the distribution of $$ post tournament?
Before $$ distribution, will there be enough $$ left over once the bills are paid for hosting?
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Did you misread my post or something…where did I mention an “India less tournament”.

Pakistan should not participate in the tournament if India does not come to Pakistan. Pakistan cricket will not cease to exist if they boycott the CT25.
 
Had mentioned this months ago that this will be a hybrid event. But Pak posters here were in denial and were delusional stating Ind will come or they will go ahead without Ind. None of those are viable options. Even PCB will not host CT if Ind is not in it. And absolute worse case- if Bcci says complete event should be in UAE or else Ind wont play , then guess what ? PCB will be the first one to agree to that instead of hosting it without Ind. It will be a hybrid event though with the other games in UAE.

And all you posters who are mad at bcci or icc - first its a GOI decision as I have always said. 2nd - your ire should be at PCB not bcci.. But no, no criticism towards the spineless PCB who will bend over backwards as usual to make sure Ind plays the CT no matter what.
 
YousafTheBeast said:
Did you misread my post or something…where did I mention an “India less tournament”.

Pakistan should not participate in the tournament if India does not come to Pakistan. Pakistan cricket will not cease to exist if they boycott the CT25.
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I think if Pakistan did have a better and more competent administration, there is potential to organise a Champions Trophy without India.

If you go by local media in most countries, there is definitely some resentment at India's oversized influence on world cricket. If Pakistan played it smart and did the right amount of lobbying, they could potentially convince the rest of the countries to take some financial losses and travel for a tournament without India (i.e. promoting Sri Lanka who have improved a lot recently). After all, whatever the history, it's clear that Pakistan Cricket are blameless currently - they did travel to India for the World Cup and are willing to make accommodations like all games in Lahore to satisfy Indian security concerns so there will be some sympathy.

However, I fear your part-time Chairman is not capable of the needed deft manuevering both diplomatically and financially (to at least make up some of the losses) for such a complex operation.
 
Red-Indian said:
I think if Pakistan did have a better and more competent administration, there is potential to organise a Champions Trophy without India.

If you go by local media in most countries, there is definitely some resentment at India's oversized influence on world cricket. If Pakistan played it smart and did the right amount of lobbying, they could potentially convince the rest of the countries to take some financial losses and travel for a tournament without India (i.e. promoting Sri Lanka who have improved a lot recently). After all, whatever the history, it's clear that Pakistan Cricket are blameless currently - they did travel to India for the World Cup and are willing to make accommodations like all games in Lahore to satisfy Indian security concerns so there will be some sympathy.

However, I fear your part-time Chairman is not capable of the needed deft manuevering both diplomatically and financially (to at least make up some of the losses) for such a complex operation.
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I highly doubt any team would do that. For every team Indian tour is a major factor in making money especially smaller boards like SL, NZ, BD, SL, ZIM, IRL, AFG, WI and SA. remember all permanent board members have a vote even if they are not participating in this particular tournament. These boards can be swayed if there is a possibility of making more money now and later. But snubbing India means they will make less money now and much less money in the future. What is the upside ? If you are the president of a board looking to keep your team afloat what’s in it for you apart from putting India down? Absolutely nothing. Moreover most of these countries usually prefer to stay neutral without getting in the way of any teams. There is no upside for them in putting down BCCI.
 
Red-Indian said:
I think if Pakistan did have a better and more competent administration, there is potential to organise a Champions Trophy without India.
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An ICC tournament will never happen without India regardless of how good PCB administration is.

PCB has no spine, they’ll probably give away the hosting rights and still participate in the tournament.
 
sweep_shot said:
UAE.

If not UAE, maybe England is another option.

As a matter of fact, England would be the best option.
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I just want to point out that I fully support hosting the whole thing in Pakistan.

But, if ICC behaves like a coward and moves it (or makes it a hybrid model), I think UAE or England would be a good venue. England is the best cricket venue for ICC events.
 
sweep_shot said:
I just want to point out that I fully support hosting the whole thing in Pakistan.

But, if ICC behaves like a coward and moves it (or makes it a hybrid model), I think UAE or England would be a good venue. England is the best cricket venue for ICC events.
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Can't be England in February unless they want to play snow cricket.
 
sweep_shot said:
I just want to point out that I fully support hosting the whole thing in Pakistan.

But, if ICC behaves like a coward and moves it (or makes it a hybrid model), I think UAE or England would be a good venue. England is the best cricket venue for ICC events.
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We should have it in Ban. The women's icc 2024 t20 world cup was moved from Ban. So they should be compensated by having the CT in Ban 😂
 
I don't think ICC is gonna hold the event without India so If India is not willing to come, we all know that it will be a hybrid model most probably so UAE IMO is a good alternate, even though I want this thing to be completely hosted by Pakistan in Pakistan.
 

Foreign ministers of India, Pakistan hold casual conversations on sidelines of SCO conclave​

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar held casual conversations on two occasions in the last two days, but there was no indication of any thaw in the frosty relations between the two countries, diplomatic sources said on Wednesday. The conversations took place on the sidelines of a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Islamabad.

Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar described Jaishankar's visit to Islamabad as an "ice breaker".

A brief pull-aside took place between Jaishankar and Dar at a dinner reception hosted by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at his residence for the SCO delegates last evening, the sources said.

It was joined by Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and the brief exchanges figured improving cricketing ties, they said.

Naqvi is also the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

On Wednesday, Jaishankar and Dar sat next to each other at the official lunch following the SCO conclave and were seen engaged in a conversation that appeared to be positive signalling, the sources said, declining to elaborate further.

A source said arrangements were made for the two foreign ministers to sit together. It was not known what transpired in the conversation.

However, there was no formal bilateral meeting between the two sides.

"Neither us nor them requested for a bilateral meeting... but I believe his (Jaishankar's) arrival here is an ice breaker," Tarar was quoted as saying by the media.

There was an overall positivity around Jaishankar's visit here, said a senior Pakistani official on condition of anonymity.

Before departing from Islamabad, Jaishankar thanked PM Sharif and Foreign Minister Dar in a post on 'X' for the hospitality and courtesies and described the SCO conclave as "productive"

"Departing from Islamabad. Thank PM @CMShehbaz, DPM & FM @MIshaqDar50 and the Government of Pakistan for the hospitality and courtesies," Jaishankar said.

Two officials also referred to the external affairs minister's post on 'X' to say that his visit went off well and that it created a "refreshing" environment.

Jaishankar arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday to attend the SCO meeting.

It is the first time in nearly nine years that India's foreign minister travelled to Pakistan even as the ties between the two neighbours remained tense over the Kashmir issue and cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

The last Indian Foreign Minister to visit Pakistan was Sushma Swaraj. She had travelled to Islamabad to attend the 'Heart of Asia' conference on Afghanistan held on December 8-9, 2015.

Source: The Economic Times
 
Hope Sri Lanka gets it.

They’ve also started to play well as a team and it will be a big boost to them
As a cricketing nation
 
If you move it, I would love it in South Africa. The weather, the vibe and atmosphere in the grounds would brilliant.

Would love to see more tournaments hosted in South Africa.
 
I would rather not have the Champions Trophy at all than see it be held outside Pakistan. Not that they will, but I honestly hope Pakistan withdraw from the Champions Trophy if it is moved out of Pakistan. Sometimes cutting your nose off to spite your face is the only way to make a statement. Pakistan should never have been awarded the hosting rights for this tournament if the stakeholders thought that the Indian government would not send the team to Pakistan. I think the ICC wanted to give everyone the impression that they are a completely objective and unbiased organization when in reality this is not true in any way.
 
As per reports, The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed satisfaction with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s preparations for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025

The details of the preparations were revealed in an ICC meeting, where PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi was present. The PCB officials assured ICC board members that the upgradation of the three stadiums will be completed within the stipulated time.

Naqvi has invited ICC board members to Pakistan to review the preparations for the tournament. However, there are still challenges to be addressed, including India's decision to play the mega event in Pakistan, as India has not played any cricket tournaments in Pakistan since 2008 due to tense relationships due to terrorism. The ICC is looking forward to the successful execution of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan.
 
If UAE had that cricket craziness of Sharjah of the late 90s it would have been the perfect replacement
 
Not sure if this is a lol or cringe situation.

I think there has been more discussion on the forum about this than what the ICC and PCB have had.

What a ridiculous state of affairs. Two organizations salivating for BCCI $$$. Not an iota of thought for fans and their plans. Especially ones planning to travel to the tournament.
 
BouncerGuy said:
Sure. I agree.

No point in hosting it in UAE and call it home.
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My reasoning is not even that.

ICC gave this to Pakistan knowing everything. There has been no new development to shift it outside from Pakistan. Either have it in Pakistan as planned or just scrap it.
 
SpiritOf1903 said:
What's point of it?
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Perhaps the desperate need of BCCI $$$ by a whole bunch of boards. I am sure these ICC tournaments are earmarked in their books as revenue streams. Not getting them could mean trouble for survival.
 
Buffet said:
My reasoning is not even that.

ICC gave this to Pakistan knowing everything. There has been no new development to shift it outside from Pakistan. Either have it in Pakistan as planned or just scrap it.
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Talking about scraping the tournament will make a whole lot of people nervous. What about the boards who are counting on the $$$ for their sustenance?

It is fact that pretty much all that money being counted on is coming from one source, BCCI. Which is why the silence and likely desperation from the ICC and PCB. Otherwise things would have been in place a long time ago.
 
U$ofA said:
Perhaps the desperate need of BCCI $$$ by a whole bunch of boards. I am sure these ICC tournaments are earmarked in their books as revenue streams. Not getting them could mean trouble for survival.
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Who's obsessed by who?
 
SpiritOf1903 said:
Who's obsessed by who?
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ICC and the boards are obsessed with $$$. Specifically, BCCI $$$.

There is no reason for the things to be firmly in place by now for CT. The ICC/PCB could have easily moved on replaced Ind with SL, get the schedule out and made sure the fans have ample time to make plans.

But instead......
 
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