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

[Mohraheem]

We can’t shift a tournament from one terrorism affected country to another. You think Khalistanis won’t blow up another plane for the sake of some attention?

No terrorism in Canada…. Small khalistani fights is not a biggy.

 

[Mohraheem]

They hardly have enough grounds to host such big tournament.

Toronto has no problem.. they can build one; like they did in NYC

 

[Bhaijaan]

No terrorism in Canada…. Small khalistani fights is not a biggy.

Khalistanis have already issued threats to Air India flights. Too much of a risk to have a tournament in Canada at the moment given the terrorism situation there is quite serious.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

I think Pakistan should host the event and for matches of India, Oman could be a very good option as its very near to Pakistan so transportation would be much easier.

 

[Devadwal]

I think Pakistan should host the event and for matches of India, Oman could be a very good option as its very near to Pakistan so transportation would be much easier.

Does Oman have facilities for hosting a big ICC events like champion trophy ? I dont think so.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Does Oman have facilities for hosting a big ICC events like champion trophy ? I dont think so.

No. I don't think that Oman is ready. It will be UAE most probably. But Pakistan should hold their ground here. ICC is gonna go crazy if Pakistan also refuses to play India.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

If not Pakistan, I prefer UK.

 

[Sanzcool]

SOUTH AFRICA LIKELY TO HOST 2025 CHAMPIONS TROPHY IF PAKISTAN REFUSES FOR HYBRID MODEL...!!! (Sports Tak).

 

[Vikram1989]

Multiple reports indian journalists in Twitter mentioned south africa as an option.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Multiple reports indian journalists in Twitter mentioned south africa as an option.

South Africa is also a good venue but if PCB wants to keep the hosting rights then UAE is the best possible venue for that reason.

 

[Itachi]

Ofcourse India.

Since the main criteria is to convince BCCI, so India should be the first choice.

 

[Giroux28]

Multiple reports indian journalists in Twitter mentioned south africa as an option.

Really can't trust Indian media. Two days ago they were reporting PCB has accepted the hybrid model.

 

[Vikram1989]

Really can't trust Indian media. Two days ago they were reporting PCB has accepted the hybrid model.

We can wait and watch .by the which credible ones reported ?

 

[BouncerGuy]

As per reports:

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan, faces uncertainty due to BCCI's refusal to travel to Pakistan. The ICC has suggested a hybrid model where India's matches would be played in UAE, similar to the Asia Cup 2023 arrangement.

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi wants to host the entire tournament in Pakistan, but if PCB doesn't agree to the hybrid model, the tournament might be relocated to South Africa. Naqvi has denied any discussions about a hybrid model and stated that any decisions would need government approval.

 

[Devadwal]

As per reports:

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan, faces uncertainty due to BCCI's refusal to travel to Pakistan. The ICC has suggested a hybrid model where India's matches would be played in UAE, similar to the Asia Cup 2023 arrangement.

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi wants to host the entire tournament in Pakistan, but if PCB doesn't agree to the hybrid model, the tournament might be relocated to South Africa. Naqvi has denied any discussions about a hybrid model and stated that any decisions would need government approval.

ICC has suggested the Hybrid models or BCCI ? Can you please add more information/ Sources about this latest development.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

If not Pakistan, I prefer UK.

Yes.
I don't like dead UAE pitches, it's like win the toss and win the match.

 

[BouncerGuy]

ICC has suggested the Hybrid models or BCCI ? Can you please add more information/ Sources about this latest development.

It must be ICC that told PCB but BCCI would have also wanted same and they do want that/

 

[Giroux28]

As per reports:

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan, faces uncertainty due to BCCI's refusal to travel to Pakistan. The ICC has suggested a hybrid model where India's matches would be played in UAE, similar to the Asia Cup 2023 arrangement.

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi wants to host the entire tournament in Pakistan, but if PCB doesn't agree to the hybrid model, the tournament might be relocated to South Africa. Naqvi has denied any discussions about a hybrid model and stated that any decisions would need government approval.

If the event is relocated to South Africa

Does Pakistan still remain the hosts? If not
Will they attend? If yes
Will India and Pakistan still remain in the same group? If yes
Will they play the game against India?

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Does Oman have facilities for hosting a big ICC events like champion trophy ? I dont think so.

for 2 or 3 matches i dont think they really need a big setup, they recently hosted ACC emerging asia cup and everything went smoothly there...

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

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.

You cant clap with one hand.

The indian monopoly will come to an end without other international sides participation.

Even the ipl is nothing without overseas stars.

Otherwise its just a local domestic tournament that inidans will watch and even that would diminish over time.

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

Yes.
I don't like dead UAE pitches, it's like win the toss and win the match.

February , March is winter weather in the UK.

It should remain in Pakistan or if relocated no Pakistan V india matches should take place.

 

[Hellion]

Can be played in Sri Lanka. Would be a very good tournament. Replace BD with Lanka as well.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

If security is truly an issue then they can request it from the PCB but it seems like the reason for not visiting Pakistan is political rather than anything else.