The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is expected to be held at three different locations instead of the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, as broadcasters suggest due to financial and logistical issues.
The competition has reportedly proven tough to broadcast from four locations, with worries expressed regarding higher costs and logistical challenges for the fourth location. As such, Karachi, Lahore, and Dubai are being contemplated as the event’s main locations.
Today is anticipated to see the release of the Champions Trophy’s official schedule. Final judgments will depend on an agreement that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is currently reviewing.
India and Pakistan agree on a neutral venue standard.
India and Pakistan’s cricket boards are said to have agreed on a “fusion formula,” which would allow the two long-standing adversaries to compete in ICC events without having to stage matches in each other’s nations. This is a huge move.
This agreement states that until 2027, Pakistan will play its matches in India in neutral locations, and India will reciprocate for events played in Pakistan. This deal covers the forthcoming ICC competitions, like as the Asia Cup in 2025 and the T20 World Cup in 2026, which India will host.
It is anticipated that the ICC will soon formalize and approve the deal.
Although it is a disappointment for local supporters, the decision to not use Rawalpindi as a location is in line with the practical needs of international broadcasters, as the Champions Trophy schedule is about to be revealed.
