Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan has got the right to host the Champions Trophy 2025 but the org.zation of Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan is in trouble. Due to the ongoing political instability in the country, Sri Lanka A team canceled its ODI series midway. This incident has come to light ahead of the virtual meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC), where the org.zation of the tournament is to be discussed.
According to sources of news agency IANS, hosting of Champions Trophy can be snatched from Pakistan due to security reasons. Many countries have also raised questions on the security situation of Pakistan. In such a situation, it is expected that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) can agree on a hybrid model for org.zing the tournament.
The Sri Lanka A team on Tuesday refused to play its remaining two ODI matches due to political instability, dealing a major blow to Pakistan’s bid to host the international tournament.
Pakistan, which is hoping to host the ICC event for the first time since 1996, has faced difficulties due to recent protests and the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The increasing protests regarding security lockdown in the capital Islamabad have made the situation more complicated.
India had already refused to go to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025. India has taken this decision for security reasons. India is already calling for making this tournament a hybrid model. Now due to the cancellation of the tour of Sri Lanka A team, it has become more difficult for Pakistan to host the tournament.
International cricket teams have avoided playing in Pakistan since the 2009 attacks on the Sri Lankan men’s team. However, England, Bangladesh, New Zealand and Sri Lanka have toured Pakistan in recent years, raising expectations. But the current situation has once again raised questions regarding security in Pakistan.
