Earlier, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a global Trophy Tour on Saturday ahead of the Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, which Pakistan is set to host. Kapil Dev, a former captain of the Indian cricket team, discussed his opinions on the locations of the ICC Champions Trophy and the potential for an India-Pakistan match, highlighting the government’s influence in these choices. Speaking about the matter, Kapil Dev said, “The government is in charge of it. People like us shouldn’t voice their thoughts since they are irrelevant. No one can be larger than Kapil Dev.
The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) proposal to host the Champions Trophy trip in disputed regions of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), including Skardu, Hunza, and Muzaffarabad, has drawn significant criticism from the BCCI.
According to BCCI insiders who spoke to ANI, Secretary Jay Shah urged the ICC to act forcefully and promptly denounced the PCB’s decision. The BCCI strongly objected to the PCB’s announcement of the tour without first consulting them.
After then, ICC postponed the tour and announced a revised lineup that excluded the PoJK cities.
On the first day of its trip in Islamabad, the trophy will be on display at the well-known sites of Daman-e-Koh, Faisal Mosque,
After then, ICC postponed the tour and announced a revised lineup that excluded the PoJK cities.
Former Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar will be there.
This will kick off the international trophy tour for the silverware, which will offer unique opportunities for fans across the world to interact through vibrant, dynamic events that complement the event’s new visual identity.
Following Islamabad, the trip will visit well-known Pakistani towns and locations including Karachi, Abbottabad, and Taxila before departing the country of reigning champions to go on a lengthy worldwide tour.
“A series of physical and digital engagements traversing iconic destinations, sporting events, and key battles in the international cricket calendar form the Trophy Tour schedule,” the International Cricket Council stated in a statement.
“Fans will enjoy a content series titled ‘Champion on Tour’ that documents the Trophy Tour’s journey around the world through the unique lens of food, music, and cricket,” the statement continued.
ICC Chief Commercial Officer Anurag Dahiya expressed his pleasure at the event’s launch.
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