The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to be hosted in February-March next year in Pakistan. The Champions Trophy is all set to return after seven years of exile. Pakistan won the last edition that was hosted in 2017 in England. It was once considered will be scrapped off and the T20 World Cup started being hosted every two years. But the ICC has decided to bring it back and Pakistan has won the hosting rights for the competition. This will be the first ICC event to be hosted in Pakistan after a very long time after they have started hosting International at their home.  India Won't Travel to Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025; BCCI Communicates Decision to PCB Citing 'Security Concerns', Wishes to Have Matches in Dubai: Report.

The last ICC event that was hosted in Pakistan was back in 1996 when they co-hosted the Cricket World Cup along with India. They have recently started hosting competitions like the Asia Cup in 2023 but all matches were not played in Pakistan as India refused to travel to their neighbour country. India's matches and the knockouts were played in Sri Lanka in a hybrid model.

There has been controversies around India travelling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy too. Even the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 might be hosted in a hybrid model with India playing their matches in UAE. Fans are waiting for the full schedule to be released and they can get the entire information about the schedule here.

When Will the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Full Schedule be Announced?

A team from ICC is all set to visit Lahore from November 10 to 12 to inspect the arrangements made by PCB for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. A provisional schedule is already in place but it will only be confirmed after the observation by the inspecting team. During the visit of the inspecting team, an event is expected where key details, including the tournament schedule, may be announced. PCB Assures Quick Visa Issuance to Indian Fans if They Travel Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

According to Pakistani media sources, the schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has already been shared with member countries. The ICC’s visit will be a chance to assess the logistical and organisational preparations for the event. The reports have also suggested that the schedule, match venues and other details about the competition will be announced in a big event on November 11. Former and current cricketers are also expected to attend the event.

 

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