NEW DELHI: In a significant setback to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the International Cricket Council (ICC) has cancelled the Champions Trophy trophy tour in the cities of Skardu, Hunza, and Muzaffarabad, located in the region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
It has been reliably learnt that the ICC’s decision came in the aftermath of BCCI’s objection to the PCB’s plan.
ICC cancels key event for Champions Trophy amid scheduling dispute over India matches
The PCB announced on Thursday the schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 trophy tour, which was initially set to commence on November 16 in Islamabad.
“Get ready, Pakistan! The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 trophy tour kicks off in Islamabad on 16 November, also visiting scenic travel destinations like Skardu, Murree, Hunza and Muzaffarabad. Catch a glimpse of the trophy which Sarfaraz Ahmed lifted in 2017 at The Oval, from 16-24 November,” PCB had posted on X, earlier called Twitter, on Thursday.
Even though the ICC is yet to announce the final schedule of the Champions Trophy, the trophy arrived in Pakistan on Thursday for a tour of the country beginning November 16.
The trophy has arrived at a time when the ICC has sought a response from the PCB on hosting the prestigious event in a hybrid model following India’s refusal to travel to the country for the tournament.
