Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan has got the right to host the Champions Trophy 2025. But organizing the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan is in trouble. Due to the ongoing political instability in the country, Sri Lanka A team canceled its ODI series midway. This development has come to light before the virtual meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC), where the organization of this tournament is to be discussed.
Questions on security and future of the tournament
According to sources of news agency IANS, hosting of Champions Trophy may be removed from Pakistan due to security concerns. Many countries have also raised questions on the security situation in Pakistan. In such a situation, it is expected that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) can agree on a hybrid model for organizing the tournament.
Sri Lanka A team tour canceled
On Tuesday, the Sri Lanka A team refused to play its remaining two ODI matches due to political instability, dealing a major blow to Pakistan’s efforts to host the international tournament.
impact of political instability
Pakistan, which is hoping to host an ICC event for the first time since 1996, is facing difficulties due to recent protests and the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The security lockdown and increasing protests in the capital Islamabad have further complicated the situation.
India’s denial and growing concerns
India had already refused to go to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025. India has taken this decision due to security reasons. India is already demanding to make this tournament a hybrid model. Now, with the cancellation of the tour of Sri Lanka A team, hosting the tournament has become even more difficult for Pakistan.
Pakistan’s hosting in danger
International cricket teams have been avoiding playing in Pakistan since the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan men’s team. However, in recent years England, Bangladesh, New Zealand and Sri Lanka have toured Pakistan, which has increased expectations. But the current situation has once again raised questions regarding security in Pakistan.
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