By LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly put forward Islamabad, Lahore, and Rawalpindi as venues for the Champions Trophy 2025, slated to take place in February.
As per ESPNCricinfo, the three cities have been proposed by the PCB to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Typically, the draft schedule submitted by the host board undergoes multiple adjustments within the ICC before finalisation. The updated schedule is then evaluated by broadcasters and other cricket boards.
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The ICC’s annual conference in July will serve as the next official gathering, where such matters will be addressed.
Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination, Ahsan Iqbal, stressed the importance of sports transcending political tensions. He urged India to participate in the Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan, highlighting the historical precedent of sports diplomacy between the two nations.
