Sharma to grace Champions Trophy opening in Pakistan: source
Expect Rohit Sharma to grace the Champions Trophy 2025 opening ceremony next month, a source said, with Pakistan ready to host the event.
Visit Sportsmania for more cricket news and updates.
Check out M88 Mansion’s best offers here.
SHARMA TO GRACE ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025 OPENING CEREMONY IN PAKISTAN ON FEBRUARY 16
Moreover, expect Sharma to grace the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opening ceremony on February 16 in Pakistan.
Furthermore, the PCB source expressed confidence that Sharma will be physically present in Pakistan to observe the festivities.
Sharma’s attendance remains uncertain since no India cricketer has set foot on Pakistan for several years.
This is due to tensions escalating between the two countries that ICC had to change the setup for all tournaments held in Pakistan.
India is set to play all its Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai, where it will open its campaign against Bangladesh on February 20.
PCB AWAITS OFFICIAL WORD FROM ICC ON OTHER OPENING CEREMONY DETAILS
Furthermore, a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) source disclosed that it is awaiting on the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Moreover, the board needs to coordinate with the ICC the schedule of the customary captains’ photo shoot.
Additionally, the pre-event press conference should also get the approval from the ICC before announcing the date.
Karachi will host the start of the eight-team tournament set on February 19.
“This (opening ceremony) is in line with the usual protocols and since the opening is on the 19th, the opening ceremony can be expected either on the 16th or 17th,” the PCB source said.
CLEARANCES PROCURED FROM PAKISTAN GOVT TO ISSUE VISAS TO ALL CAPTAINS, INCLUDING SHARMA
Furthermore, the source clearances were already procured by the PCB from the Pakistan government to issue visas to all team captains.
Moreover, these visas include Sharma and those from the rest of the participating teams.
“This obviously includes Rohit (Sharma) or any other Indian team player or official or board official,” the source said.
Meanwhile, three Indian nationals who were part of the ICC delegation that arrived to Pakistan, were issued visas already.
This, the source said, became possible once the world body sent their names to the PCB for approval.
You may also like
Liverpool in crisis? Virgil Van Dijk gives honest thoughts January 16, 2025
Loh advances in BWF India Open 2025; Sen, Prannoy ousted January 16, 2025
