The possibility of further delay in the announcement of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule is increasing.
Media reports are claiming that it is difficult to announce the schedule of the mega event in the next 24 hours, but if stakeholders show flexibility, then the schedule can be revealed in 1-2 days.
India’s refusal to tour Pakistan has put the Champions Trophy scheduled for next year in jeopardy. The PCB had written a letter to the ICC 10 days ago to find out the reasons, but it has been kept quiet. If a country refuses to play, the ninth-ranked team is included in the event, but the council believes that without India, the tournament will be dull and the revenue will be badly affected, so things are still confusing.
The pressure on the ICC is increasing with each passing day and now the possibility of taking the matter to the board members for voting has increased. Pakistan had asked the ICC for a copy of the written refusal so that it could review the reasons.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet given any written reason for refusing to come to Pakistan, so Pakistan’s case seems strong, with the Champions Trophy trophy tour also underway in the country.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has already made it clear that it will not be ready to play matches with India at neutral venues under the hybrid model under any circumstances.
On the other hand, the Indian board has also intensified efforts to bring other boards together for the hybrid model so that it can participate in the event or take over the hosting.
