Spots: Pakistan will host the 2025 Champions Cup next year. BCCI President Jay Shah has already categorically ruled out the possibility of the Indian team touring Pakistan and called for the tournament to be held in a hybrid format.
Meanwhile, according to a report in UK Telegraph, the Indian Championship can be played outside Pakistan. Even if the Indian team reaches the finals, it will be eliminated. Actually, there is a lot of discussion about India going to Pakistan to win the 2025 Champions Trophy to be played in Pakistan next year. According to a report in UK Telegraph, the Champions League final could be shifted from Lahore to Dubai if India qualifies for the finals.
In such a situation, the Champions Cup venue will remain closed till a few days before the final. According to reports, India will not play the match in Pakistan as BCCI is hesitant in sending the team due to political tension between the neighboring countries.
The final of the competition will be held on March 18 and the venue will be decided by March 15. Apart from the final, the focus is also on the venue of the semi-final stage. Abu Dhabi and Sharjah are possible locations.
Earlier, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi had recently said that the ICC Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan. He also said that I do not think that the match will be canceled or postponed because India is here. We are confident that we can host all the champion teams in Pakistan. Also, the stadium will be ready on time to host the matches and the remaining work will be completed after the matches.
The 2025 Champions Cup will take place from February 19 to March 9, so March 10 will be the qualifying date for the final. Pakistan team will be in Group A along with India, Bangladesh and New Zealand and Group B will have teams of England, South Africa, Australia and Afghanistan.
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