LAHORE (Dunya News) – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to share the schedule of upcoming Champions Trophy, which will be hosted by Pakistan next year, with cricket boards of participating countries in next week.
Sources said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had sent the schedule to ICC a few weeks ago. The council has made no changes in it after review it.
The Champions Trophy, sources said, would be played from Feb 19, 2025 to March 9, 2025 and seven countries would be participating in it.
The seven countries include India, Australia, England, South Africa, Bangladesh, New Zealand and Afghanistan.
Source said the matches between Pakistan and India, the arch rivals, would be played in Lahore while final of the mega event would also be played at the same venue.
PCB has received some positive signals regarding tour of the Indian team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. However, there is not official statement in this regard.
Sources said it would be difficult for India to avoid participation in the event as other teams are ready to take part in it.