ICC Champions Trophy 2025: All about Pakistan
The build-up to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has already begun! Despite the uncertainties concerning the scheduling of the event, the fans in Pakistan could have some hope after the trophy finally arrived in their country.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) have arranged a trophy tour in Pakistan for the fans to catch a glimpse of the silverware. Amidst the tense situation of delaying the scheduled release of the ICC CT 2025, the ICC has tried their best to keep the spirits up in Pakistan.
The hosting of the event still lies in thin air, as India has proposed a hybrid model of schedule. The BCCI confirmed their decision to not send the Indian team across the border. Moreover, ICC has missed the deadline for releasing a schedule for the event – previously confirmed for November 11.
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Despite all the uncertainties, here is how Pakistani fans can catch a view of the elusive ICC CT in their country. Pakistan will host the eight-nation tournament in February 2025.
How can Pakistan fans catch a glimpse of the ICC Champions Trophy?
Pakistan fans catch a glimpse of the ICC CT via the trophy tour. As the Asian giants brace themselves to host an ICC event for the first time in 28 years, Pakistan is set to welcome the cricketing carnival back.
The ICC has brought the silverware for the ICC CT 2025 to Pakistan to award it to the winners. The ICC brought the trophy from Dubai to Islamabad on November 14, and the precious piece would now do rounds of the host nation for the fans to come closest to the trophy.
The trophy tour will last over a week, starting from November 16. The first venue of the display will be the scenic Skardu Valley. The tour will end on November 24, with stops at Murree, Hunza, and Muzaffarabad.
The ICC will take the Champions Trophy to the top of Mount K2, the world’s second-highest mountain peak, after Mt. Everest. The PCB has done its level best to welcome the ICC event to their homeland, amid shadows of uncertainty.
ICYMI, the trophy will not travel to any of the three proposed venue cities of Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi.
When will ICC Champions Trophy 2025 take place?
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to take place in Pakistan, from February 19, 2025. They will hold the final of the tournament on March 09.
Which stadiums are proposed to host in Pakistan?
- National Stadium, Karachi
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Which nations will participate?
- Pakistan (Hosts)
- Afghanistan
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- England
- India
- New Zealand
- South Africa
