A major accident occurred during the preparations for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, the tournament was canceled after the fire!

sports desk : Champions Trophy is to be held in Pakistan in 2025. Even before the organization of this trophy, a big accident has happened in Pakistan. The National Women's Championship being played in Pakistan was canceled midway. A fire broke out in the hotel where the Pakistani players were staying. Five players narrowly escaped the fire incident.

The PCB had booked an entire floor of the hotel for the five competing teams and team officials. A source said that except five players, all the cricketers and officials were at the National Stadium either for a match or a net session when the fire broke out.

The source said, “The five players were in their rooms when the fire broke out. “This has caused damage to some property of players and officials.” “Following the fire incident in the team hotel, the PCB has decided to cancel the National Women's ODI Tournament 2024-25 in Karachi,” the PCB said in a statement.

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“Fortunately no players were injured as the PCB immediately evacuated the five players who were in the hotel at the time of the incident and safely transported them to the Hanif Mohammed High-Performance Centre,” he said.

Indian team refused to go to Pakistan

The Indian government has asked the Indian team not to go to Pakistan due to security reasons. After which BCCI informed its decision to ICC. After this decision of the Indian team, there was turmoil in Pakistan.

Will Pakistan Cricket Board organize Champions Trophy like this?

This incident has once again raised questions about how the event will be organized in Pakistan. In such a situation, many questions are being raised regarding the ability to organize the Champions Trophy. 8 teams will participate in the Champions Trophy. In which the Indian team will not go to Pakistan. However, it is not yet clear where the tournament will be played. Rest of the teams have to play their matches in Pakistan only. Three stadiums including Karachi are being prepared for the tournament. Amidst all this, this incident will create problems for the PCB. Does Pakistan want to organize the Champions Trophy with this kind of preparations?