ICC postpones Champions Trophy schedule announcement amid India-Pakistan row
The International cricket Council (ICC) canceled it event related to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to scheduling issues, particularly in matches involving India. The ICC was set announces a 100-day countdown event for the Champions Trophy 2025 on Monday, November 11, in Lahore. Unfortunately this event is now over been cancelled. Take a look at the ICC Champions Trophy schedule announcement.
Reason for cancellation of schedule notice
An authorized expert following developments reported Cricbuzz “The schedule is not confirmedWe are still in discussions with the host and participating nations about the Champions Trophy schedule. Once we confirmed will be announced through our normal channelsQuote from Cricbuzz.
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The ICC had planned a grand event to celebrate the 100-day countdown to the championship, which was scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 19. However, there were scheduling problems, in particular Play along India have made things complicated. So The Officials familiar with the developments said they will release the dates through respective channels once the schedules for the ICC Champions Trophy are confirmed.
According to reports, the ICC may have postponed the event due to the current weather conditions in Lahore, Pakistan's second largest city, which is experiencing unprecedented levels of pollution. This could be another reason for the cancellation of events related to the event ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
India refuses to travel to Pakistan for WTC 2025 for security reasons
The Board of Control for cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly informed the International cricket Council (ICC) about the Indian government's refusal to allow the Indian cricket team to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming prestigious tournament. In response, the BCCI has called on the ICC to introduce a “hybrid model” to facilitate venue changes for all matches involving India, suggesting that these matches be played in Dubai or Abu Dhabi instead.
Why does India refuse to travel to Pakistan?
The reason India refuses to travel to Pakistan Is due to the ongoing political tensions between both nations.
If ICC accepts a “hybrid model,” where will of India are there games taking place?
If the ICC adopts a hybrid model, Dubai or Abu Dhabi could do so potentially host of India Games in the WTC 2025.
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