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The debate over the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and its future has become a growing topic of discussion, especially after India's firm stand of not going to Pakistan for the event. India have insisted on a hybrid model, under which they will play their matches in a neutral venue, such as the UAE, while the remaining matches of the tournament will be held in Pakistan. Yet, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), despite knowing India's stand on the issue, is adamant that it has already taken the final decision to host all the matches in Pakistan.
The International Cricket Council on Saturday announced a global trophy tour in anticipation of the men's Champions Trophy 2025, which will be hosted by Pakistan.
The announcement came amid the ICC canceling the planned trophy tour to the Pakistan-occupied territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had already strongly opposed the intention by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to include venues like Skardu, Hunza and Muzaffarabad, which are located in the disputed areas of PoJK, as part of the Champions Trophy tour. Are.
BCCI wants ICC to take strict action against PCB
According to ANI sources in the BCCI, Secretary Jay Shah condemned the PCB's unilateral decision and demanded decisive ICC action. This was the reason for the protest by the Indian board as the PCB had announced the tour without consulting the BCCI beforehand. The ICC suspended the tour of these PoK cities and instead introduced a revised schedule excluding those venues.
Kapil Dev's tough decision on Champions Trophy controversy
Former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev recently shared his views on the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy and a possible clash between India and Pakistan, emphasizing on the important role of the respective governments in such matters.
Kapil Dev said- “This is the responsibility of the government. People like us should not give opinions, our opinions do not matter. Kapil Dev cannot be bigger than anyone else.”
Trophy tour will start from Islamabad
The trophy tour will now begin from Islamabad, where the trophy will be placed at key sites like Daman-e-Koh, Faisal Mosque and Pakistan Monument. Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar will be present to kick off the journey. The trophy will be taken to all major cities and historic locations in Pakistan—including Karachi, Abbottabad and Taxila—before it travels widely around the world to celebrate the diversity and culture of the countries participating in the tournament .
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