ICC revises Champions Trophy tour venues after BCCI’s objection

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Teja Devathoti
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Champions Trophy 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revised the venues for the Champions Trophy tour following objections from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The original schedule included cities like Skardu, Hunza, and Muzaffarabad, which fall in the disputed territory of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK). The BCCI raised strong objections to this plan, prompting the ICC to take swift action.

Revised Tour Schedule

The revised itinerary excludes the POK cities and includes the following stops in Pakistan:

  • Islamabad (November 16)
  • Taxila and Khanpur (November 17)
  • Abbottabad (November 18)
  • Murree (November 19)
  • Nathia Gali (November 20)
  • Karachi (November 22-25)

Champions Trophy Global Tour

After the Pakistan leg, the trophy tour will continue to other participating nations, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, England, and finally India. The trophy will reach India on January 15, 2025, and will tour various cities until January 26, 2025, before returning to Pakistan for the start of the competition.

ICC’s Response

The ICC’s Chief Commercial Officer, Anurag Dahiya, expressed delight at the launch of the Trophy Tour, highlighting the unique experiences it will offer fans across the world. The tour aims to showcase the vibrant cultures of the competing nations and provide fans with an unforgettable experience of being up close to the iconic trophy.

 

BCCI’s Objection

BCCI Secretary and ICC President-elect, Jay Shah, condemned the PCB’s decision to include POK cities in the tour and urged the ICC to take strong action. The BCCI’s objection was based on the sensitive nature of the disputed territory and the potential implications for international cricket relations.

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