ICC formalizes neutral venue setup for Pakistan-India matches
The ICC formalizes the neutral venue setup for all Pakistan-India cricket matches starting with Champions Trophy 2025.
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ICC FORMALIZES NEUTRAL VENUE FOR INDIA-PAKISTAN MATCHES
The ICC formalizes a neutral venue arrangement for India-Pakistan matches under a hybrid model setup.
Furthermore, neither Pakistan or India teams will travel in each other’s turf starting at the Champions Trophy 2025.
Moreover, all major ICC cricket tournaments held in India would also need to adapt to a hybrid model where Pakistan will play all its matches.
The agreement runs from 2025 until 2027, and this will also include knockout matches from the semifinals to the finals.
Additionally, India’s first foray into a hybrid model hosting arrangement will happen at the 2025 women’s ODI World Cup.
FEBRUARY 23 EYED FOR PAKISTAN-INDIA MATCH FOR CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025
Furthermore, February 23 has been eyed for the Pakistan-India match for Champions Trophy 2025.
Moreover, the selection for the neutral venue has come down to between Colombo in Sri Lanka or Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
“India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played at a neutral venue,” sources told IANS.
“India will take on Pakistan at a neutral venue on February 23. ICC (International Cricket Council) looking at Colombo and Dubai to host their matches,” the sources added.
Political tensions have forced Pakistan and India to play each other in cricket tournaments only in World Cups or Asian Cups.
IPL CHAIRMAN SAYS ICC DECISION TO BENEFIT ALL CRICKET STAKEHOLDERS
Furthermore, India Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal says the ICC’s decision will benefit all cricket stakeholders
Moreover, Dhumal cited “clarity” in making the ICC decision official on implementing the hybrid model arrangement..
“It is good that we got some clarity on the Champions Trophy, and also the future ICC tournaments.” Dhumal said.
That will be helpful for all the stakeholders, cricket boards, and the broadcasters,” he added.
Meanwhile, the ICC has awarded the Pakistan Cricket Board the hosting rights for the ICC women’s T20 World Cup in 2028.
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