[VIDEOS] Pakistan to host Champions Trophy 2025

[Cricket Warrior]

It really is. They can finally take revenge for aane do series

That ad was hilarious... "Araha hai Pakistan... Dhoni: anay do!" lo bhui agyai hahaha

 

[bk19xsa]

India not playing in Pakistan against Pakistan is also a huge loss in revenue for broadcasters. For Indian broadcasters to make money, the ICC would have to be pressured to give India a non-Pakistani venue. If the ICC does that, all the PCB has to do is refuse and call their bluff. World cricket would then be thrown into turmoil.

The ICC would have to take action and either try to impose penalties on Pakistan's international cricket or allow the tournament to go ahead without India. If the ICC does the former, it presents a golden opportunity to break the ICC and the Big Three's stranglehold on cricket. The Big Three can continue playing among themselves while a separate cricket organization could be formed to cater to nations such as Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, and South Africa.

The ICC would then have to acquiesce at some point. A similar situation happened in the past with Packer World Cricket.

 

[rhony]

India not playing in Pakistan against Pakistan is also a huge loss in revenue for broadcasters. For Indian broadcasters to make money, the ICC would have to be pressured to give India a non-Pakistani venue. If the ICC does that, all the PCB has to do is refuse and call their bluff. World cricket would then be thrown into turmoil.

The ICC would have to take action and either try to impose penalties on Pakistan's international cricket or allow the tournament to go ahead without India. If the ICC does the former, it presents a golden opportunity to break the ICC and the Big Three's stranglehold on cricket. The Big Three can continue playing among themselves while a separate cricket organization could be formed to cater to nations such as Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, and South Africa.

The ICC would then have to acquiesce at some point. A similar situation happened in the past with Packer World Cricket.

Which side do you think West Indies, Bangladesh and South Africa take? BCCI or PCB?

 

[Plumb]

Its time to face humiliation at home

 

[U$ofA]

India not playing in Pakistan against Pakistan is also a huge loss in revenue for broadcasters. For Indian broadcasters to make money, the ICC would have to be pressured to give India a non-Pakistani venue. If the ICC does that, all the PCB has to do is refuse and call their bluff. World cricket would then be thrown into turmoil.

The ICC would have to take action and either try to impose penalties on Pakistan's international cricket or allow the tournament to go ahead without India. If the ICC does the former, it presents a golden opportunity to break the ICC and the Big Three's stranglehold on cricket. The Big Three can continue playing among themselves while a separate cricket organization could be formed to cater to nations such as Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, and South Africa.

The ICC would then have to acquiesce at some point. A similar situation happened in the past with Packer World Cricket.

You seem to think WI, BD and SA are guaranteed to side with the PCB and not with the B3. What about SL?

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

India not playing in Pakistan against Pakistan is also a huge loss in revenue for broadcasters. For Indian broadcasters to make money, the ICC would have to be pressured to give India a non-Pakistani venue. If the ICC does that, all the PCB has to do is refuse and call their bluff. World cricket would then be thrown into turmoil.

The ICC would have to take action and either try to impose penalties on Pakistan's international cricket or allow the tournament to go ahead without India. If the ICC does the former, it presents a golden opportunity to break the ICC and the Big Three's stranglehold on cricket. The Big Three can continue playing among themselves while a separate cricket organization could be formed to cater to nations such as Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, and South Africa.

The ICC would then have to acquiesce at some point. A similar situation happened in the past with Packer World Cricket.

India can withstand the losses and compensate ICC and other member boards except Pakistan. What does Pakistan bring to the table ?

 

[deltexas]

All these revenue talks are due to greed.

I refuse to believe cricket can't be played if India do not participate. Do affiliate/associate nations not play cricket? There are no India in their tournaments.

Exactly.. that's what it's all about. Your last statement is the answer to your question. The funds from CT and icc events when Ind participates goes to Associates nations and for whom without these funds that Ind generates they would go kaput. Rameez rraja himself said pak gets funds from ind participating in icc events

 

[rpant_gabba]

India not playing in Pakistan against Pakistan is also a huge loss in revenue for broadcasters. For Indian broadcasters to make money, the ICC would have to be pressured to give India a non-Pakistani venue. If the ICC does that, all the PCB has to do is refuse and call their bluff. World cricket would then be thrown into turmoil.

The ICC would have to take action and either try to impose penalties on Pakistan's international cricket or allow the tournament to go ahead without India. If the ICC does the former, it presents a golden opportunity to break the ICC and the Big Three's stranglehold on cricket. The Big Three can continue playing among themselves while a separate cricket organization could be formed to cater to nations such as Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, and South Africa.

The ICC would then have to acquiesce at some point. A similar situation happened in the past with Packer World Cricket.

It continues to amaze me as to how high an importance Pakistani fans give to Pak cricket in the cricketing world.

Thought u got a proper lesson from Big3 to Big3 dissolution to Big 1.

If that wasn't enough, the way PCB got abused in the asia cup issue and the way ICC dealt with subsequent WC boycott tantrums should have been enough.

Where is all this confidence coming from?

 

[offstump]

It continues to amaze me as to how high an importance Pakistani fans give to Pak cricket in the cricketing world.

Thought u got a proper lesson from Big3 to Big3 dissolution to Big 1.

If that wasn't enough, the way PCB got abused in the asia cup issue and the way ICC dealt with subsequent WC boycott tantrums should have been enough.

Where is all this confidence coming from?

Likely because we have numerous Indian cricket fans who follow the PCT closely and comment on the affairs of the PCB regularly. If Pakistan was irrelevant then we wouldn’t be indulging in a discussion like this.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Which side do you think West Indies, Bangladesh and South Africa take? BCCI or PCB?

I think they are fine with this event in Pakistan. The only problem so far is with India. ICC needs to step in soon to clear the air about this issue.

Pakistan cannot be preparing from 0 to 100 for this event and in the end if it got shifted then PCB will have to bear the losses which it cannot.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

I think they are fine with this event in Pakistan. The only problem so far is with India. ICC needs to step in soon to clear the air about this issue.

Pakistan cannot be preparing from 0 to 100 for this event and in the end if it got shifted then PCB will have to bear the losses which it cannot.

PCB suffering at the hands of slow moving files of South Block in Delhi . Even if BCCI request now, Govt. of India will not respond till the last moment and ICC has no leverage in that.

 

[rpant_gabba]

Likely because we have numerous Indian cricket fans who follow the PCT closely and comment on the affairs of the PCB regularly. If Pakistan was irrelevant then we wouldn’t be indulging in a discussion like this.

It is one thing to be 1 of 8 nations where the game has been played with great ethusiasm and its entirely different to think that you can dictate terms.

Relevancy does not equal ability to dictate terms. Thought that was obvious.

 

[cricketjoshila]

All these revenue talks are due to greed.

I refuse to believe cricket can't be played if India do not participate. Do affiliate/associate nations not play cricket? There are no India in their tournaments.

Money runs cricket. That's how bills are paid.

Associate nations receive 11 per cent of ICC revenues. 80 per cent of ICC revenues come from India.

Do the maths.

 

[offstump]

It is one thing to be 1 of 8 nations where the game has been played with great ethusiasm and its entirely different to think that you can dictate terms.

Relevancy does not equal ability to dictate terms. Thought that was obvious.

Pakistan isn’t dictating terms, they have been awarded an ICC event. They are, rightfully so, trying to host an event per the requirements of a host country. There is however, one member that is relevant and dictates terms all the time, that is quite obvious to everyone.

 

[rpant_gabba]

Pakistan isn’t dictating terms,

Oh yes they tried in the past and got clobbered

they have been awarded an ICC event. They are, rightfully so, trying to host an event per the requirements of a host country.

ICC can take that away. Just like 2011 world cup

There is however, one member that is relevant and dictates terms all the time, that is quite obvious to everyone.

Yes. for weird reason PCB and Pak fans seems to think they can dictate terms to that one member and has been on the receiving end since 2009. PCB/Pak fans don't seemed to have learned their lesson.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

I think the next T20 WC is also in India. Absolutely horrible conditions with dew playing the role of a massively impactful 12th man.

For T20's, yes. Indian venues are great for ODI cricket though.

 

[RahulBose]

All these revenue talks are due to greed.

I refuse to believe cricket can't be played if India do not participate. Do affiliate/associate nations not play cricket? There are no India in their tournaments.

ICC events are expensive.

You do understand that every single person from ground staff to cricketers to security guard needs to paid.
The most money is made from Indian Audiences.
If there is no India, ICC loses a large chunk, much larger than you think.
That's why 2007 WC was a financial disaster.
These are real problems with the cricketing world and need to resolved in an amicable way.
Nothing wishy washy like - "We don't care if India plays or not" would work.

 

[Buzzinga]

For all the bitching Pakistan people here and in Pakistan do about us, if ever the our team goes to Pakistan, then will be given better that presidential security and treatment there. The fans would love it. But India aint going. This government will never let that happen. I am sure our players want to go, but would have been threatened to shut their mouths. If Pakistan and PCB have any modicum of honor they will not suck up to Indias demands and conduct the tournament without them. But again this will also not happen because PCB have no b**ls and will simp to ICC while ICC will simp to BCCI.

I dunno what are we really achieving with all these little kids tactics. Open up doors to trade and sports. Make the world a better place. And we stand to gain revenue and more importantly peace from this.

May be little kids tactics in your eyes but BCCI has achieved what they wanted. They wanted to make sure PCB coffers remain empty for as long as possible and so far they have achieved their goal.

No money, No say in important decisions at ICC level, No world class cricketing facilities, No proper domestic structure, International cricket barely resumed, all premier players running here and there to earn whatever money they could hence no focus on improving themselves.

 

[RahulBose]

I agree with Salman Butt.

If India don't come, I say treat India's games as forfeited games. The 3 teams from India's group should get 2 points each. India can have a "group stage elimination with 3 losses" in their record.

Another option is to replace India with Sri Lanka (who finished 9th in ODI WC).

Moving CT out of Pakistan or even having a hybrid model would be disrespectful toward Pakistan.

Baat bhi sahi hai, no way is India losing 3 straight matches any other way.

I am sure you are secretly hoping India does not play.

 

[RahulBose]

I hope India do travel , I remember the experiences Dhoni and others had last we travelled.
They were treated like royalty.
Time for Rohit and Kohli to get their share of Pakistani hospitality.

 

[rpant_gabba]

For all the bitching Pakistan people here and in Pakistan do about us, if ever the our team goes to Pakistan, then will be given better that presidential security and treatment there. The fans would love it. But India aint going. This government will never let that happen. I am sure our players want to go, but would have been threatened to shut their mouths. If Pakistan and PCB have any modicum of honor they will not suck up to Indias demands and conduct the tournament without them. But again this will also not happen because PCB have no b**ls and will simp to ICC while ICC will simp to BCCI.

I dunno what are we really achieving with all these little kids tactics. Open up doors to trade and sports. Make the world a better place. And we stand to gain revenue and more importantly peace from this.

This is comedy gold. It almost as if there is no knowledge of history of India Pakistan relations. amusing really

 

[cricketjoshila]

If they won’t even come for a ICC competition then they should forfeit the tournament and be banned from international cricket, it’s beyond a joke now!

India will be ready to forfeit. Will ICC be ready to forfeit its money from India?

India banned? Lol

 

[rpant_gabba]

All these revenue talks are due to greed.

I refuse to believe cricket can't be played if India do not participate. Do affiliate/associate nations not play cricket? There are no India in their tournaments.

So why was PCB and other boards whining about the % share revenue even though in absolute terms they will be getting more in the latest ICC revenue distribution model?

 

[cricketjoshila]

India not playing in Pakistan against Pakistan is also a huge loss in revenue for broadcasters. For Indian broadcasters to make money, the ICC would have to be pressured to give India a non-Pakistani venue. If the ICC does that, all the PCB has to do is refuse and call their bluff. World cricket would then be thrown into turmoil.

The ICC would have to take action and either try to impose penalties on Pakistan's international cricket or allow the tournament to go ahead without India. If the ICC does the former, it presents a golden opportunity to break the ICC and the Big Three's stranglehold on cricket. The Big Three can continue playing among themselves while a separate cricket organization could be formed to cater to nations such as Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, and South Africa.

The ICC would then have to acquiesce at some point. A similar situation happened in the past with Packer World Cricket.

And why will WI BD SA support Pakistan?

 

[cricketjoshila]

Pakistan isn’t dictating terms, they have been awarded an ICC event. They are, rightfully so, trying to host an event per the requirements of a host country. There is however, one member that is relevant and dictates terms all the time, that is quite obvious to everyone.

PCB got the rights to host.

Assuming India does not go to Pakistan.

ICC will lose majority of its revenue. Will other ICC members be willing to take a revenue loss? Its for them to decide.

 

[rhony]

For T20's, yes. Indian venues are great for ODI cricket though.

Don't think.so. 2023 WC final was affected by dew. Infact most of the world cup was an issue too. It would swing like crazy fir 10 overs and then dew would kick in when chasing. Only day games should be played to counter it. But then fog could be an issue

 

[Croma]

If for whatever reasons India does not play the Champions Trophy, they can arrange a bilateral series/ tournament with teams who have not qualified for the Champions Trophy and make some money out of it.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Don't think.so. 2023 WC final was affected by dew. Infact most of the world cup was an issue too. It would swing like crazy fir 10 overs and then dew would kick in when chasing. Only day games should be played to counter it. But then fog could be an issue

Yeah that was only in Ahmedabad and even then other matches at Ahmedabad were won by batting first.

They chose to play on a slowish pitch.

The fact that there is swing upfront and then dew later under lights makes it much more balanced at other venues as well

It's much more balanced than in most countries.

 

[rhony]

Yeah that was only in Ahmedabad and even then other matches at Ahmedabad were won by batting first.

They chose to play on a slowish pitch.

The fact that there is swing upfront and then dew later under lights makes it much more balanced at other venues as well

It's much more balanced than in most countries.

I think true balance is when conditions are similar for both teams. If it swings for 10.and then dew.kicks in, where will the spinners fit in? Australia and probably SA are best.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

I think true balance is when conditions are similar for both teams. If it swings for 10.and then dew.kicks in, where will the spinners fit in? Australia and probably SA are best.

There is no true balance like that. Australian venues are very biased too. SCG for example is a heavily bat first oriented pitch.

You got to have a balanced attack. For example, Wankhede gets heavy dew but a good new ball attack can reduce teams to down in the 2nd PP and then even 300 can't be chased..

 

[globetrotter]

Is Pakistan still firm on hosting champions trophy in Pakistan? The reason I am asking this question is ……

In recent WC, Pakistan lost in early round and out of the world cup, they even not reached to super six stage. Considering the situation, no Pakistan player returned to Pakistan immediately, they knows Pakistani fans are angry. They now returning to Pakistan in 2 or 3 in group. Suppose in CT25 Pakistan team repeated this performance and they went out early in CT25, then angry pak fans will demonstrate on street and disturb other matches of CT25. In such scenario what PCB will do

 

[Sir Alex]

How was England hosting Odi World Cups once upon a time from 75-83 ? Was India funding all the travel expenses and match arrangement costs for teams including Champions WI ?

Were Pakistan WI series in the 80s funded by BCCI or the Indian market ? Lol.

Were Ashes series not happening in the 70s and 80s and earning some money ? I refuse to believe Cricket will come to a standstill without BCCI, many more obscure Sports in the World are surviving which don't have even have a fraction of Crickets popularity minus India..

Besides, BCCI only makes money because there is an opposition which plays against India. The foreign players are the ones who make IPL a spectacle.

If International teams won't play BCCI then how will BCCI make money through tours ? Will India organize matches between India A , India B and India C ?

IPL without foreign players will be a boring domestic T20 tournament that nobody matches..

Will players be happy to draw same salary they used to get in 70s these days?

The whole Packer thing happened because players were hugely underpaid

Also ICC wasn't supporting 96 associate nations like it is doing now.

If India moves away, so will other boards. Player revolts will force them to. India will just expand IPL to 6 months and players from all over the globe will come and play it. Like how EPL and LA Liga operates. They'll go from strength to strength.

 

[Sir Alex]

India not playing in Pakistan against Pakistan is also a huge loss in revenue for broadcasters. For Indian broadcasters to make money, the ICC would have to be pressured to give India a non-Pakistani venue. If the ICC does that, all the PCB has to do is refuse and call their bluff. World cricket would then be thrown into turmoil.

The ICC would have to take action and either try to impose penalties on Pakistan's international cricket or allow the tournament to go ahead without India. If the ICC does the former, it presents a golden opportunity to break the ICC and the Big Three's stranglehold on cricket. The Big Three can continue playing among themselves while a separate cricket organization could be formed to cater to nations such as Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, and South Africa.

The ICC would then have to acquiesce at some point. A similar situation happened in the past with Packer World Cricket.

All this looks OK except the part where smaller boards siding with Pakistan. Why on earth should they do that and say goodbye to all those money's that sustain their cricket- they have everything to lose and nothing to gain by siding with Pak.

There are only 2 options for Pakistan

1. Remove itself from the ICC and refuse to host or play any bilateral cricket.

2. Accept whatever ICC and BCCI decides and swallow the pride and move on.

 

[Sir Alex]

Amul was sponsoring 3 teams, and none was India.. atleast in Usa Amul made an entry now why was it sponsoring Afghans and SA?

A lot of Indians watch other nations cricket. Afg especially is a fan favorite. Amul gets the visibility at a fraction of cost of sponsoring a team like India.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

And why will WI BD SA support Pakistan?

because Pakistan is everyone's brother except India.

 

[sweep_shot]

Out of 7 touring teams, 6 teams should be okay to come to Pakistan.

If 6 can come, India can come also. I hope ICC will understand there is no security issue. So, if India don't come, they should forfeit those points like New Zealand forfeited in 2003 WC (they didn't come to Kenya).

 

[DeadlyVenom]

It's all idealistic to.talk about love and passion but at the end it's a business. Viability is key for any business. Losing money isn't sustainable

Yes but you aren't a business you are a fan of the sport.

Does the lack of sponsorship or money impact your own viewership?

 

[DeadlyVenom]

But the ICC and boards are the ones with this attitude. They are the ones that matter. They want the easy money, period. Selfishness, greed and corruption being the reasons.

The ire and dissatisfaction of the fans should be directed towards the ICC and their own boards.

Yes that's fair comment.

 

[Devadwal]

Report - THE LIKELY GROUPS FOR CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025

Group A - India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Bangladesh.

Group B - Australia, South Africa, England, Afghanistan.

 

[mominsaigol]

Report - THE LIKELY GROUPS FOR CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025

Group A - India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Bangladesh.

Group B - Australia, South Africa, England, Afghanistan.

Icc very very desperate to get pakistan and India through lol, that's why the difficult group is group B with Afghanistan being the scapegoat.

But knowing pakistan I have a feeling they'll mess this up too.

 

[sweep_shot]

Icc very very desperate to get pakistan and India through lol, that's why the difficult group is group B with Afghanistan being the scapegoat.

But knowing pakistan I have a feeling they'll mess this up too.

I think New Zealand should go to semi.

So, one from Pakistan and India have to get eliminated.

 

[Devadwal]

Icc very very desperate to get pakistan and India through lol, that's why the difficult group is group B with Afghanistan being the scapegoat.

But knowing pakistan I have a feeling they'll mess this up too.

Nah , both groups are more or less same .

ICC want two blockbuster games in every ICC tournament - India vs Pakistan and Australia vs England .

 

[mominsaigol]

Nah , both groups are more or less same .

ICC want two blockbuster games in every ICC tournament - India vs Pakistan and Australia vs England .

Ik I'm aware, but SA and Afghanistan in one group is far more deadly then NZ and Bangladesh in one group

 

[blahfriend]

Likely because we have numerous Indian cricket fans who follow the PCT closely and comment on the affairs of the PCB regularly. If Pakistan was irrelevant then we wouldn’t be indulging in a discussion like this.

Have you heard of the word schadenfreude ? Most of us come here to troll.

 

[rhony]

Yes but you aren't a business you are a fan of the sport.

Does the lack of sponsorship or money impact your own viewership?

It impacts the production and marketing. It impacts the kind of players that play the sport. It impacts the investments in grass root cricket. And in every sport, money has a direct influence on the quality of players in a team.

 

[rhony]

There is no true balance like that. Australian venues are very biased too. SCG for example is a heavily bat first oriented pitch.

You got to have a balanced attack. For example, Wankhede gets heavy dew but a good new ball attack can reduce teams to down in the 2nd PP and then even 300 can't be chased..

The pitch remains true for both teams for the most part. That's the balance I'm seeking. If SCG suits batsmen and spinners, that's the case for both teams. In India, dew plays havoc in every tournament. Be it 2016 T20 WC or 2023 WC.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

It impacts the production and marketing. It impacts the kind of players that play the sport. It impacts the investments in grass root cricket. And in every sport, money has a direct influence on the quality of players in a team.

These are long-term effects. One champion's trophy without India ( due to India's own reluctance to play) won't kill the game or affect grass-roots cricket at all.

 

[BDfanforever]

I thought groups were already decided:

1. AUS, Eng, Ban, Afg
2. Ind, Pak, RSA, NZ

 

[sweep_shot]

I thought groups were already decided:

1. AUS, Eng, Ban, Afg
2. Ind, Pak, RSA, NZ

Source?

I believe it hasn't been officially declared yet.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

The pitch remains true for both teams for the most part. That's the balance I'm seeking. If SCG suits batsmen and spinners, that's the case for both teams. In India, dew plays havoc in every tournament. Be it 2016 T20 WC or 2023 WC.

Even that balance is rare. SCG slows down in the 2nd half.

Bangalore, Hyderabad, Dharamshala type surfaces are more even

 

[JaDed]

How is the dew factor in Lahore during that time?

 

[PakFan2010]

How is the dew factor in Lahore during that time?

India won't have to worry about that.

Anyone who thinks Modi is letting India travel to Pakistan is deluded.

 

[JaDed]

India won't have to worry about that.

Anyone who thinks Modi is letting India travel to Pakistan is deluded.

Thanks for answering the question, you are so kind

 

[sweep_shot]

How is the dew factor in Lahore during that time?

Last Asia Cup, Afghanistan had to deal with dew I believe. They dropped a game to Bangladesh.

TBH, I don't mind dew. It makes ODI interesting.

 

[BDfanforever]

Source?

I believe it hasn't been officially declared yet.

Not sure if they are correct or not:

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Tournament format and groups explained | Sporting News India

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is the ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy, featuring the top eight One Day International (ODI) men's national teams.

www.sportingnews.com

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Pakistan will host the ICC event from February 19 to March 9. Lahore is set to host ICC Champions Trophy showdown clash between India and Pakistan

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to headline India's blockbuster meeting with Pakistan in the 2025 edition of the ICC Champions Trophy. The batting icons bid farewell to the T20I format after guiding India to World Cup glory in the 2024 edition of the ICC event. Though Kohli and Rohit have announced their T20I retirements, the batting stalwarts will continue to feature in the traditional formats of the game. Kohli and Rohit can make their white-ball comebacks for an ICC tournament at the 2025 Champions Trophy hosted by Pakistan.

According to the latest developments, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has furnished their draft for the ICC Champions Trophy. Slotting the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan in the first week of March, the PCB has given hosting rights to Lahore.

PCB seeks BCCI's stamp of approval

Pakistan will host the ICC event from February 19 to March 9. March 10 is taken as a reserve day for the final of the ICC event. According to a report filed by news agency PTI, a senior ICC board member revealed that the PCB is yet to receive the approval of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for its tentative schedule.

PCB submits Champions Trophy draft: India and Pakistan in Group A

"The PCB has submitted the draft of the 15-match ICC Champions Trophy. Seven games in Lahore, three in Karachi and five in Rawalpindi," an ICC board member said. As per the Champions Trophy draft, India are joined by Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand in Group A. Australia, South Africa, England and Afghanistan are in Group B of the Champions Trophy.

"The opening match will be held in Karachi with two semifinals in Karachi and Rawalpindi, final in Lahore. All India matches (including semifinal, if the team qualifies) in Lahore," the source added. Pakistan last hosted a major tournament in 2023 - the Asia Cup. The tournament was conducted in a 'Hybrid Model' as India played its Asia Cup games in Sri Lanka. "All board chiefs of the ICC Champions Trophy participating countries (minus BCCI) have assured him of their complete support but BCCI will consult its government and update the ICC," the source added.

Source: The Hindustan Times

 

[offstump]

Oh yes they tried in the past and got clobbered

ICC can take that away. Just like 2011 world cup

Yes. for weird reason PCB and Pak fans seems to think they can dictate terms to that one member and has been on the receiving end since 2009. PCB/Pak fans don't seemed to have learned their lesson.

Are they dictating terms now or are you talking about the past? As far as I am aware the ICC hasn’t taken away Pakistan’s hosting rights for the 2024 Champions Trophy. Asking a team to physically play in the country hosting an ICC tournament isn’t dictating terms. It’s the other way around.

 

[sweep_shot]

Oh yes they tried in the past and got clobbered

ICC can take that away. Just like 2011 world cup

Yes. for weird reason PCB and Pak fans seems to think they can dictate terms to that one member and has been on the receiving end since 2009. PCB/Pak fans don't seemed to have learned their lesson.

2011 was different. Pakistan had actual security issues. There is no security issue in Pakistan in year 2024.

All teams are willing to come to Pakistan now. Even England and Australia had full tours.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Pakistan will host the ICC event from February 19 to March 9. Lahore is set to host ICC Champions Trophy showdown clash between India and Pakistan

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to headline India's blockbuster meeting with Pakistan in the 2025 edition of the ICC Champions Trophy. The batting icons bid farewell to the T20I format after guiding India to World Cup glory in the 2024 edition of the ICC event. Though Kohli and Rohit have announced their T20I retirements, the batting stalwarts will continue to feature in the traditional formats of the game. Kohli and Rohit can make their white-ball comebacks for an ICC tournament at the 2025 Champions Trophy hosted by Pakistan.

According to the latest developments, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has furnished their draft for the ICC Champions Trophy. Slotting the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan in the first week of March, the PCB has given hosting rights to Lahore.

PCB seeks BCCI's stamp of approval

Pakistan will host the ICC event from February 19 to March 9. March 10 is taken as a reserve day for the final of the ICC event. According to a report filed by news agency PTI, a senior ICC board member revealed that the PCB is yet to receive the approval of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for its tentative schedule.

PCB submits Champions Trophy draft: India and Pakistan in Group A

"The PCB has submitted the draft of the 15-match ICC Champions Trophy. Seven games in Lahore, three in Karachi and five in Rawalpindi," an ICC board member said. As per the Champions Trophy draft, India are joined by Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand in Group A. Australia, South Africa, England and Afghanistan are in Group B of the Champions Trophy.

"The opening match will be held in Karachi with two semifinals in Karachi and Rawalpindi, final in Lahore. All India matches (including semifinal, if the team qualifies) in Lahore," the source added. Pakistan last hosted a major tournament in 2023 - the Asia Cup. The tournament was conducted in a 'Hybrid Model' as India played its Asia Cup games in Sri Lanka. "All board chiefs of the ICC Champions Trophy participating countries (minus BCCI) have assured him of their complete support but BCCI will consult its government and update the ICC," the source added.

Source: The Hindustan Times

So, BCCI have not agreed to this just yet.....

 

[cricketjoshila]

So, BCCI have not agreed to this just yet.....

Currently BCCI is least worried about PCB or CT.

Right now they are waiting for the team to arrive. Then there is a meeting with the PM.

Then team flies to Mumbai where there is a open bus parade.

Then BCCI has to appoint a new coach and support staff.

The GOI will also take its time to give a decision.

They may not want to disrupt a ICC event.

But if they give early permission and there is any unsavory incident the government will look like a fool.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Currently BCCI is least worried about PCB or CT.

Right now they are waiting for the team to arrive. Then there is a meeting with the PM.

Then team flies to Mumbai where there is a open bus parade.

Then BCCI has to appoint a new coach and support staff.

The GOI will also take its time to give a decision.

They may not want to disrupt a ICC event.

But if they give early permission and there is any unsavory incident the government will look like a fool.

What do you think is the likely outcome? Will it be wholly held in Pakistan or is a hybrid model more likely?

 

[RidiculousMan]

Currently BCCI is least worried about PCB or CT.

Right now they are waiting for the team to arrive. Then there is a meeting with the PM.

Then team flies to Mumbai where there is a open bus parade.

Then BCCI has to appoint a new coach and support staff.

The GOI will also take its time to give a decision.

They may not want to disrupt a ICC event.

But if they give early permission and there is any unsavory incident the government will look like a fool.

What do you want? Do you want to see Indian players play in Pakistan? I'm asking for your wish as an Indian fan not as a political analyst.

 

[blahfriend]

Currently BCCI is least worried about PCB or CT.

Right now they are waiting for the team to arrive. Then there is a meeting with the PM.

Then team flies to Mumbai where there is a open bus parade.

Then BCCI has to appoint a new coach and support staff.

The GOI will also take its time to give a decision.

They may not want to disrupt a ICC event.

But if they give early permission and there is any unsavory incident the government will look like a fool.

Very good chance, India might not send the team. It is still a long time away, easy to blame safety issues. With a coalition government, Modi cannot afford to risk Indian team and there is no risk in not sending the team(if anything it will elevate his profile, because non-trivial number of Indians do not support playing CT). England/Australia refused to travel to SL in 96(but that was shared hosting). IMO this will be a hybrid tournament with Indian games being shifted to SL. FWIW, I do not think ICT should play CT in Pakistan, even if it means giving up points.

 

[cricketjoshila]

What do you think is the likely outcome? Will it be wholly held in Pakistan or is a hybrid model more likely?

Its a ICC event so GoI may give permission.

But everything depends on how the relationship is between the two countries.

Modi government will be very careful before giving permission. Media and opposition won't spare them in case of any untoward incident happens between the two countries.

It remains to be seen what ICC does if India refuses to go to Pakistan.

 

[U$ofA]

Are they dictating terms now or are you talking about the past? As far as I am aware the ICC hasn’t taken away Pakistan’s hosting rights for the 2024 Champions Trophy. Asking a team to physically play in the country hosting an ICC tournament isn’t dictating terms. It’s the other way around.

2011 was different. Pakistan had actual security issues. There is no security issue in Pakistan in year 2024.

All teams are willing to come to Pakistan now. Even England and Australia had full tours.

There is an easy decision in front of ICC. They just set a deadline for BCCI to confirm their participation. If BCCI refuses or does not respond, ICC moves on, replaces India with SL and away we go with CT.

Having said that, I think India will participate. Perhaps a delayed confirmation of that. But the will. I may be wrong.

 

[Jatlahoria]

There is an easy decision in front of ICC. They just set a deadline for BCCI to confirm their participation. If BCCI refuses or does not respond, ICC moves on, replaces India with SL and away we go with CT.

Having said that, I think India will participate. Perhaps a delayed confirmation of that. But the will. I may be wrong.

How come India and Pakistan can play other sports but not cricket specifically?

 

[Cricket Warrior]

How come India and Pakistan can play other sports but not cricket specifically?

fear of losing the game i guess lol

 

[U$ofA]

How come India and Pakistan can play other sports but not cricket specifically?

It is their prerogative. Why all this focus on India? Do they have to play? As I said, move on and replace with SL. CT is not going to stop.

 

[offstump]

How come India can play Pakistan in other sports but not cricket specifically?

I reworded your question slightly. This question needs to be answered by the Indian government.

 

[U$ofA]

I reworded your question slightly. This question needs to be answered by the Indian government.

The India govt. is the only entity that can answer this. But they don't need to answer.

 

[Devadwal]

fear of losing the game i guess lol

Awww. Sarfaraz Ahmed was also said same think after champion trophy 2017.

After than he was humiliated by indian team when they were won two games in Asia cup 2018 and another one in 2019 world cup.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Awww. Sarfaraz Ahmed was also said same think after champion trophy 2017.

After than he was humiliated by indian team when they were won two games in Asia cup 2018 and another one in 2019 world cup.

yeah that is the reason why Indian Team is just avoiding to play the game and pakistan wants to face them anywhere in the world!

 

[offstump]

Awww. Sarfaraz Ahmed was also said same think after champion trophy 2017.

After than he was humiliated by indian team when they were won two games in Asia cup 2018 and another one in 2019 world cup.

Come and humiliate the Pakistan team in Lahore. The invitation is there.

 

[Hitman]

yeah that is the reason why Indian Team is just avoiding to play the game and pakistan wants to face them anywhere in the world!

None of us are fools. PCB wants to play Team India for $$$$$$$

 

[Cricket Warrior]

None of us are fools. PCB wants to play Team India for $$$$$$$

and team India is playing cricket for Channay Bhaturay? Obviously money is involved in every sport!

 

[rhony]

yeah that is the reason why Indian Team is just avoiding to play the game and pakistan wants to face them anywhere in the world!

India is willing to host Pakistan for a series. It's been on the table for years. However BCCI also.said there are no guarantees for a return series in Pakistan. So its not fear of failure. I mean no one would believe it these days. According to GOI, it's fear of death. The real reason is ofcourse GOI doesn't want Pak to make money.

 

[rpant_gabba]

Are they dictating terms now or are you talking about the past?

They tried as recently as last year proposing hybrid model for WC23 as a ***-for-tat for Asia cup. they were shown their aukat

As far as I am aware the ICC hasn’t taken away Pakistan’s hosting rights for the 2024 Champions Trophy.

Not yet

Asking a team to physically play in the country hosting an ICC tournament isn’t dictating terms. It’s the other way around.

feel to replace India with another team as India was prepared to do with pakistan for the WC

 

[rpant_gabba]

fear of losing the game i guess lol

Zaka Ashraf called. he wants his line from 2011 back.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

I have some connections in GOI and Military.. so the grapevine is that India is travelling to Pakistan for CT2025.
Some back channel talks are happening.. especially because of Sharif family who for some reason all India PM's end up trusting. I feel it is a wrong move but it is what it is. So, India in Lahore playing cricket.. Interesting times ahead in 2025.

 

[Devadwal]

Come and humiliate the Pakistan team in Lahore. The invitation is there.

Hopefully we will come and humiliated pakistan at Lahore infornt of home crowds on 1 March 2025 .