72 hours were tough… Pakistan may lose hosting rights of Champions Trophy, these countries stood with Team India
A big decision can come from the ICC meeting to be held in Sri Lanka regarding the Champions Trophy 2025. There are reports that Pakistan may lose the hosting rights of the Champions Trophy to be held next year. The ICC can take this step due to India not playing in Pakistan.
Will Pakistan lose hosting rights of Champions Trophy? (Photo: AFP)
Pakistan Cricket Board now seems to be in trouble. The next 72 hours are going to be tough for it. That is because in those 72 hours it may lose the hosting rights of next year's Champions Trophy. Now the question is what is going to happen in 72 hours? So during this time all the important meetings of ICC will be held in Sri Lanka, in which it may be officially confirmed that Pakistan cannot host the Champions Trophy next year. The reason for this decision of ICC is that India will not play in Pakistan, the second reason is that there is news of India getting support from big cricket boards like England and Australia.
Pakistan may lose the hosting rights of Champions Trophy
Dainik Bhaskar has written, quoting its sources, that Pakistan is certain to lose the hosting rights of the Champions Trophy due to BCCI's influence. It wrote that next year the Champions Trophy may not be held in Pakistan but in Dubai or Sri Lanka. The report also said that the announcement of the new venue of the tournament in the ICC meeting to be held between 19 and 22 July may be a mere formality.
These countries stand with Team India
India has already refused to play in Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025. This decision of India has the support of big cricket boards like England and Australia. In the ICC meeting, India's decision of not playing in Pakistan and changing the venue can get full support from other countries as well. A big reason for this is the IPL, in which players from all over the world not only play but also earn a lot from here.
The final decision will be taken in the ICC meeting- SLC President
Based on the conversation with the President of Sri Lanka Cricket Board, Dainik Bhaskar wrote that the final decision regarding the Champions Trophy will be taken in the ICC meeting. It would be too early to say anything about this right now. At the same time, the Sri Lankan Sports Minister refused to give any statement on India's decision not to play in Pakistan.
Due to better relations with India, there is speculation that the hosting of the Champions Trophy can be handed over to Sri Lanka. However, due to not qualifying, Sri Lanka will not be seen playing in this tournament.