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Pakistan has won the rights to host the Champions Trophy 2025. But hosting the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan is in trouble. Due to the ongoing political instability in the country, Sri Lanka A team canceled its ODI series midway. This incident has come to light ahead of the virtual meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC), where the organization of the tournament is to be discussed.
Questions raised on the security and future of the tournament
According to sources, hosting of Champions Trophy may be withdrawn from Pakistan due to security concerns. Many countries have also raised questions on the security situation of Pakistan. In such a situation, it is expected that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) can agree on a hybrid model for organizing the tournament.
Sri Lanka A team tour canceled
The Sri Lanka A team refused to play its remaining two ODIs due to political instability, dealing a major blow to Pakistan’s efforts to host the international tournament.
impact of political instability
Pakistan, which is hoping to host an ICC event for the first time since 1996, is facing difficulties due to recent protests and the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The situation has been further complicated by the security lockdown and increasing protests in the capital Islamabad.
India’s denial and growing concerns
India had already refused to go to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025. India has taken this decision for security reasons. India is already pushing for a hybrid model of the tournament. Now with the cancellation of the tour of Sri Lanka A team, it has become even more difficult for Pakistan to host the tournament.
Questions raised regarding security in Pakistan
International cricket teams have avoided playing in Pakistan since the 2009 attacks on the Sri Lankan men’s team. However, England, Bangladesh, New Zealand and Sri Lanka have toured Pakistan in recent years, raising expectations. But the current situation has once again raised questions regarding security in Pakistan.