The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has drafted India to play all of their matches within the Champions Trophy subsequent 12 months in Lahore, in keeping with a report from ESPNCricinfo. Pakistan is scheduled to host the multi-team ICC occasion in 2025, and the report means that PCB is eyeing a mid-February window to host the competitors.
On account of its shut proximity to the Wagah Border (the crossing between India and Pakistan), Lahore has been chosen by the PCB to host the Indian group, the report additional mentions that town may even host the Champions Trophy ultimate.
Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore have been chosen because the venues for the Champions Trophy. However PCB's rationale behind India taking part in in just one venue is relatively easy; It eases the logistics and safety preparations and likewise reduces the headache for Indian followers by way of travelling.
India haven’t traveled to Pakistan in 17 years, with their final tour being on the 2008 Asia Cup. Tensions in political and diplomatic relations between the 2 nations have resulted within the absence of any bilateral cricket sequence between them for over 11 years.
Final 12 months, the Asia Cup was performed in a hybrid mannequin after India's refusal to play in Pakistan – initially the hosts for the complete event. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian group performed all of its matches, together with the ultimate, in Sri Lanka. In October, the Pakistan aspect traveled to India to participate within the ODI World Cup and performed throughout 5 venues: Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad.
ICC Normal Supervisor visits Pakistan
In accordance with one other report from PTI, ICC's Normal Supervisor, Wasim Khan, visited Lahore, the place he held talks with the PCB over the Champions Trophy, with specific curiosity in Crew India's potential schedule for the event.
“The ICC common supervisor Wasim Khan additionally just lately visited Lahore the place he mentioned the CT preparations with the PCB high brass, and it was instructed that the Indian group's journey itinerary be stored to a minimal,” a PCB supply advised the information company.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has maintained that every one groups would play the Champions Trophy in Pakistan as per schedule. He additionally knowledgeable that stadium renovation work would begin quickly.
