The International Cricket Council (ICC) finds itself in a precarious situation over next year's Champions Trophy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already shut down the idea of sending the Indian men's cricket team to Pakistan for the event, leaving the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) fuming. PCB, who have …
File photo of an India vs Pakistan cricket match© AFP Pakistan on Thursday said that no back channel diplomacy was going on with India after the neighbouring country refused to send its cricket team for the Champions Trophy to be held in February-March next year. The spokesperson of Foreign Office, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, …
What is International Cricket Council's (ICC) role in the current mess that the 2025 Champions Trophy finds itself in? Now, questions are being raised by insiders too. After India's stance to not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been steadfast in its stance to not …
ICC's new Champions Trophy video highlights Lahore's Shahi Qila and Pakistan's truck art.© X/@ICC The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced a brand-new visual identity for the men's and women's ICC Champions Trophy. The latest development comes amid India's reported refusal to travel to Pakistan for next year's men's edition. The ICC …
Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi expressed hope that each of eight teams will be in Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year. Taking to X, Shahid said that cricket is at a "crucial crossroads", facing one of its "greatest challenges". "Cricket is at a crucial crossroads, facing perhaps one of its greatest …
File photo from an India vs Pakistan cricket match© AFP The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is facing an uncertain future. The BCCI, after not receiving clearance from the Indian government, has informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that it will not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy in 2025. The Pakistan Cricket …
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are at loggerheads after the Indian government refused to send the Indian cricket team across the border for next year's ICC Champions Trophy. The BCCI recently informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) of the Indian government's decision to …
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi took to X to appeal to all the nations to come to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025. His appeal comes amid the ongoing standoff between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the venue. Afridi cited the example of the …
The ICC continued discussions on the Champions Trophy schedule with the participating nations amid speculation that the entire tournament could be moved out of Pakistan following India's refusal to travel to the country, a source said on Tuesday. A chatter emerged that South Africa could be a viable alternative to organise next year's …
Former wicket-keeper batter Rashid Malik says if had the power he would not let Pakistan play against India in any tournament and also suggested that ICC should not grant the hosting rights of global events to both countries until they resolve their issues. The BCCI has refused to send its team to Pakistan …
