2023-11-28 08:59:35
Pakistan’s Chances of Hosting 2025 Champions Trophy Fade
Diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan have cast doubt on Pakistan’s ability to host the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. With no end in sight to the volatile relations between the two countries, the idea of moving the tournament outside of Pakistan has gained traction. Reports suggest that the tournament will either be held in the UAE or in a hybrid model similar to the 2023 Asia Cup.
The last ICC Champions Trophy was held in 2017, with Pakistan emerging victorious after defeating India in the final. However, the strained relations between the two countries have now placed Pakistan’s chances of hosting the 2025 tournament in jeopardy.
Pakistan was slated to be the sole host of the 2023 Asia Cup, but due to India’s unwillingness to travel to Pakistan, the matches were split between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Pakistan hosted only four matches, while Sri Lanka hosted all of India’s matches, including the final.
In light of these developments, the Pakistan Cricket Board has approached the ICC seeking compensation for its hosting rights if the tournament is not held in Pakistan. This is in response to Pakistan’s desire to host the full tournament, despite the split hosting of the 2023 Asia Cup.
The decision to move the tournament outside of Pakistan comes as a blow to the country, which last hosted a full tournament in the 2008 Asia Cup. Despite Pakistan’s efforts to secure full hosting rights for the 2025 Champions Trophy, it appears that the ongoing diplomatic tensions are set to overshadow the country’s hopes of hosting the prestigious event.
As the BCCI and the Government of India remain unwilling to compromise, the ICC is left with no choice but to consider alternative venues for the 2025 Champions Trophy. This turn of events has disappointed cricket fans in Pakistan, who were eagerly anticipating the opportunity to host the tournament.
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