1 week Ago By shahzad.malik
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tour schedule as the trophy arrived in Islamabad on Thursday. The cricket board announced the schedule on their official social media accounts with the trophy tour commencing on November 16 in the capital city. “Get ready, Pakistan,” the PCB posted.
“The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 trophy tour kicks off in Islamabad on 16 November, also visiting scenic travel destinations like Skardu, Murree, Hunza and Muzaffarabad.” “Catch a glimpse of the trophy which Sarfaraz Ahmed lifted in 2017 at The Oval, from 16-24 November.” The announcement of the trophy tour came amid uncertainty regarding the schedule of the Champions Trophy 2025 after the Indian government refused to send its team to Pakistan for the event.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) was set to release the schedule earlier this week, however, the ambiguity regarding India’s travel plans to Pakistan resulted in a delay in the announcement of the schedule. It is to be noted here that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed the ICC on November 9 that India would not travel to Pakistan to participate in the Champions Trophy 2025. The cricket board sent a letter to the ICC earlier this week following directives from the country’s government to express its concerns.
The PCB conveyed that the Pakistani government is determined to host the entire tournament. Sources reported that the PCB has sought official clarification and concrete reasons for India’s refusal to tour Pakistan in a letter. India has not travelled to Pakistan since the Asia Cup in 2008 due to the long-standing political tensions between the two neighbouring countries.
In contrast, Pakistan has made four trips to India in the last 16 years. Their most recent visit was last year for the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023. READ: Kane Williamson returns to New Zealand squad for England Test series.
