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Tensions Mount As PCB Insists On Hosting Champions Trophy 2025 Solely In Pakistan: Report
The Pakistan Cricket Board: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a firm stance on hosting the Champions Trophy 2025 entirely within its territory, dismissing any considerations for a hybrid model.
In a tit-for-tat move, the PCB has reportedly threatened to pull out of the 2026 T20 World Cup, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, if the Indian team refuses to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. According to a Geo News report, the PCB is steadfast on hosting the entire tournament in Pakistan and will oppose any hybrid model proposals during the ICC’s annual conference in Colombo from July 19-22.
The PCB's unwavering position comes in response to Indian media reports claiming that the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) reluctance to send the Indian team to Pakistan for the prestigious tournament scheduled between February and March next year. Given the strained political relations and security concerns, India have not toured Pakistan since the 2008 Asia Cup.
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Champions Trophy 2025: BCCI Bats For Hybrid Model, Team India Won’t Travel To Pakistan, Say Sources
The Pakistan Cricket Board: Team India is unlikely to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy as the BCCI will propose a hybrid model to International Cricket Council (ICC), the sources told IANS.
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Warner Keeps Door Open To Play For Australia In Champions Trophy 'if Selected'
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We'll Win 2025 WTC Final And Champions Trophy Under Rohit's Leadership: Jay Shah
World Test Championship Final: BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Sunday congratulated Team India for winning the T20 World Cup title in West Indies via a video message and also expressed confidence in winning next year's World Test Championship Final and Champions Trophy under Rohit Sharma's leadership.
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Pakistan To Host Bangladesh, England And West Indies In 2024/25 Season For Seven Tests
ICC World Test Championship: Pakistan is all set to host Bangladesh, England, and West Indies for Test matches in its very hectic 2024/25 home season, said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday. The schedule also has a tri-series at home featuring New Zealand and South Africa in the lead-up to 2025 ICC Champions Trophy 2025, for which it has set dates from February 19 to March 9.
India's Victory Parade Bus Awaits Champions In Mumbai Ahead Of Mega Celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Ahead of the historic victory progression of India's second T20 World Cup title in Mumbai, the special open-top bus is gearing up for the extravaganza evening in the city.
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T20 World Cup: India captain Rohit Sharma will be eyeing a dual feat as they take on South Africa in the final of the T20 World Cup on Saturday. The opening batter is just six runs away from surpassing Virat Kohli's tally of 1216 runs to become the highest run-getter of the tournament.
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