The year 2024 was the year of the ICC T20 World Cup. India scripted history as they won the T20 World Cup 2024 without losing any game. This was the first time that a team has won the T20 World Cup without losing any game. The final was the last game for stalwarts like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja in the T20I format. The game also marked the end of tenure for Rahul Dravid as the head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team. It is now the start of a new era under Head Coach, Gautam Gambhir. The first trophy that India have their sights on is the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025.
The tournament is in the limelight for all the controversial reasons. Pakistan has been given the official hosting rights for this tournament. However, given the policy of the Indian Government, India is not set to travel to Pakistan to play in the tournament. The demand for BCCI is a hybrid model in which India’s matches will be played in Sri Lanka or in UAE. The Asia Cup 2023 was also held in the same way.
DETAILS: PCB Puts Pressure On ICC Regarding India’s Participation In ICC Champions Trophy 2025 In Pakistan
Now, an Insider from PCB has broken silence on what is going on behind the scenes. The insider has stated that PCB has made all the arrangements for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. They have informed ICC about the tentative schedule and the venues. They have got their budget approved. Now, they feel that it is time for ICC to make it sure that India travels to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The PCB has decided to host all of India’s games and the final at one venue and that is Lahore.
“The PCB now has done what was required of it as hosts of the Champions Trophy. It has submitted the draft schedule and format for the event and also submitted budget for the event,” a PCB insider told PTI.
“It is now up to the ICC how soon they circulate, discuss and finalize the schedule of the Champions Trophy. The PCB for its part in the draft schedule has suggested hosting all of India’s games in Lahore including a semi-final (if India qualifies) and final,” he added.
