The Pakistan Cricket Board has officially announced the tentative dates for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be hosted by Pakistan. This will be the first ICC tournament hosted by Pakistan since the 1996 World Cup. The tournament will feature eight teams, including India, and is set to begin on February 19 with the final scheduled for March 9. The matches will be divided between three venues - Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi, with the opening game taking place in Karachi. India's games, including a potential semi-final, are all scheduled in Lahore.
After much speculation, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finally announced the three venues for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be completely held in Pakistan. This comes amidst rumors of a potential 'hybrid model' to ensure India's participation in the tournament. However, the PCB has stated that they will not go against government policies and are currently working on upgrading the facilities at the chosen venues for the tournament. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi shared the schedule and confirmed the board's preparations for hosting the event, despite being slightly behind schedule.