Delhi: Tension continues between India and Pakistan regarding ICC Champions Trophy 2025. If this tournament is postponed or shifted to another country, then Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may have to suffer huge financial losses. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made it clear that Team India will not tour Pakistan for next year's tournament. This tournament is proposed to be held in Pakistan from 19 February to 9 March, but due to the unstable situation, the schedule has not been released yet. PCB is adamant on holding this event in Pakistan itself, so that it can prove that Pakistan is safe for international cricket tournaments.
According to a report, if the tournament is postponed or shifted and the PCB withdraws from it, it may face ICC sanctions, including a cut in funding from the ICC. PCB may have to bear an estimated loss of 65 million US dollars (about 1804 crore Pakistani rupees) for hosting the Champions Trophy. That is, if there is so much loss, the economic system of the neighboring country will be ruined and they will have to face problems.
ICC may also suffer huge losses
According to the report, PCB has spent huge amount on the stadiums of Karachi, Rawalpindi and Lahore for the Champions Trophy. Additionally, the ICC may also face contractual challenges with broadcasters and sponsors due to Pakistan's withdrawal from the tournament, as sponsors hoping for an India-Pakistan match may terminate their contracts.
FAQ
ICC Champions The trophy takes place once in how many years?
Till 2006, the Champions Trophy was held every two years. The tournament was scheduled to be held in Pakistan in 2008, but was shifted to South Africa in 2009 due to security reasons. Since then it's like the World Cup every four years Is organized.
Champions Trophy in 2025b will start?
The tournament will start on February 19, 2025, in which Pakistan faces New Zealand Will be in Karachi. The final is to be held on March 9 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
