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Tensions rise between BCCI and PCB as PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi insists on personally handing over the Asia Cup trophy to India, with ICC meeting next month set to address the standoff.

PCB's Naqvi Stands Firm on Asia Cup Trophy Presentation

Tensions Rise: PCB vs BCCI Trophy Controversy

Tensions rise between BCCI and PCB as PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi insists on personally handing over the Asia Cup trophy to India, with ICC meeting next month set to address the standoff.

The BCCI and Pakistan Cricket Board are headed for a showdown at next month's ICC meeting as PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is not budging from his stance of personally handing over the Asia Cup trophy to India in his capacity as head of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
In the reply sent to the BCCI and other ACC member nations, Naqvi has insisted that he is willing to organise a ceremony on November 10 in Dubai, where a representative of the BCCI and any available Indian team player can take the trophy from him.
"The ACC trophy rightly belongs to the Indian cricket team and is being held in trust till such time that a BCCI office holder along with any available participating player can collect the same from the ACC President," Naqvi wrote in his reply.
"Such collection would of course be accompanied with much fanfare and coverage as there should be no deviation from established practices and no precedent should be set which undermines the spirit of the game we all love."
The ICC is headed by former BCCI secretary Jay Shah.
Naqvi's reply came after the BCCI's fresh missive to the ACC on the Asia Cup trophy fiasco, which was backed by boards of Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.
The response clearly indicates the level of mistrust and tensions between the BCCI and PCB.
"...as regards the remainder of your letter, slanderous as it may be and digressing as it does from the same values you highlighted, the office of the ACC President will not indulge in petty politics that is aimed to pacify select extremist groups," the reply further reads.
"The true state of affairs is that there was never any official communication shared with ACC office or the Tournament Director highlighting any position or concern of the BCCI with respect to prize distribution ceremony.
"It was only when the Ceremony was about to take place and distinguished guests had taken their place on the stage that the BCCI's representative conveyed that the Indian Cricket Team would not be receiving the Asla Cup Trophy and awards. Efforts were made to find a solution to the impasse which resulted in an inordinate delay."
"The ACC president waited along with the distinguished guests for approximately 40 minutes to ensure that the integrity of the presentation ceremony was preserved and was not adversely affected by politics, but in vain," the reply added.
A reliable source in the PCB said that the legal department of the board had already been instructed to prepare a dossier in case the BCCI officials move to have Naqvi censured at the ICC board meeting, an indication of which has already been given by the BCCI if the trophy fiasco is not resolved at the earliest.

The ICC has turned down the Pakistan Cricket Board’s request to remove match referee Andy Pycroft from officiating in the Asia Cup.

ICC Rejects PCB's Plea to Remove Referee Pycroft from Asia Cup

ICC Dismisses PCB's Plea on Referee Issue

The ICC has turned down the Pakistan Cricket Board&rsquo;s request to remove match referee Andy Pycroft from officiating in the Asia Cup.

The ICC on Tuesday rejected Pakistan's demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft from the panel of officials for the ongoing Asia Cup despite the PCB's reported threat of a pullout after blaming the Zimbabwean for the "no handshake" furore that followed the game against India.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had filed a complaint with the ICC alleging that Pycroft asked its captain Salman Ali Agha not to shake hands with his Indian counterpart Suryakumar Yadav at the time of toss in their Asia Cup match on Sunday.
"Late last night, ICC had sent a reply to PCB stating that Pycroft won't be removed and their plea has been rejected," an ICC source told PTI.
The 69-year-old Zimbabwean is due to officiate Pakistan's final group stage game against the UAE on Wednesday.
Pakistan team manager Naved Cheema had also filed a complaint with the Asian Cricket Council alleging that it was on Pycroft's insistence that team sheets weren't exchanged between the two skippers on Sunday as is the norm.
After the match that India won by seven wickets, Suryakumar and his men did not exchange handshakes with their cross-border rivals as a mark of respect for the Pahalgam terror attack victims and their families.
Pycroft is one of the senior-most match referees in ICC Elite Panel with 695 international games to his credit (men and women across three formats).
It is reliably learnt that the situation arose due to PCB's Director of Cricket Operations Usman Walha, who didn't apprise his own skipper about the rules and regulations that are to be followed during the tournament.
It is learnt that an irate PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the current chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), ordered the sacking of Walha on Monday for the embarrassment caused to the national cricket team and its captain.
According to well-placed sources, it was Walha's duty to inform Salman about the "No Handshake" policy but he didn't do so and the Pakistan skipper was apparently caught unawares by the turn of events.
"Walha should have released a statement at the toss itself when the two captains didn't shake hands. Naqvi apparently was furious as he handled it poorly," a PCB source said.
The PCB had wanted Pycroft to be removed from the entire tournament but now it would be interesting to see if they continue playing after the ICC, headed by India's Jay Shah, summarily rejected their demand.
It is understood that PCB is trying to work out a respectable solution by which Pycroft doesn't officiate in their matches.
One proposal given by the PCB is to have Richie Richardson stand in its match against the UAE on Wednesday but whether that would happen or not is the big question.

India pacer Mohammed Siraj was named ICC Player of the Month for August after his match-winning nine-wicket haul in the fifth Test against England.

Mohammed Siraj named ICC Player of the Month for August

India pacer Mohammed Siraj was named ICC Player of the Month for August after his match-winning nine-wicket haul in the fifth Test against England.

India pacer Mohammed Siraj of India was on Monday named ICC Player of the Month for August following his heroic effort in the fifth and final Test against England.
Orla Prendergast of Ireland too was named player of the month alongside Siraj.
Siraj's superb match-winning effort on the final day of the Test series against England helped India win The Oval Test match by six runs.
Siraj grabbed three wickets on the dramatic final morning of the fifth match to finish with nine wickets in the match as the Indian team drew the series 2-2.
"It is a special honour to be named ICC Player of the Month. The Anderson&ndash;Tendulkar Trophy was a memorable series, and it was one of the most intense contests I have been part of.
"I am proud that I could contribute with some important spells, especially in the decisive moments. Bowling against a top batting line-up in their home conditions was challenging, but it also brought out the best in me," said Siraj.
Ireland all-rounder Prendergast won the award ahead of Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali and the Netherlands&rsquo; seam bowler Iris Zwilling.
Prendergast was named the Player of the Series in a home T20I series, helping win 2-1 against Pakistan. She scored 144 runs and took four wickets in that series and maintained her fine form in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier, aggregating 244 runs and finishing with seven wickets in the month of August.

The ICC’s four-day AGM will debate the two-tier Test system, expansion of the T20 World Cup to 24 teams, and potential new members like East Timor and Zambia.

ICC AGM in Singapore to Discuss Two-Tier Test System and T20 Expansion

ICC AGM to Discuss Test and T20 Expansion

The ICC&rsquo;s four-day AGM will debate the two-tier Test system, expansion of the T20 World Cup to 24 teams, and potential new members like East Timor and Zambia.

The much-debated idea of a two-tier Test system, expansion of the T20 World Cup and ratification of new members are some of the topics that will be discussed in depth during the four-day AGM of the International Cricket Council (ICC), beginning here from Thursday.
With the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle (2025-27) in progress, the discussion on the two-tier Test format is set to revolve around fund allocation and clauses surrounding promotion and relegation.
However, it has been generally accepted that the current WTC cycle will not be altered, and a possible implementation of the new system will be done after 2027.
But the upcoming AGM, which will be headed by ICC chairman Jay Shah and newly-appointed CEO Sanjog Gupta, will take a serious note of this method since Cricket Australia and the England and Wales Cricket Board are major advocates of it.
While there is no intention to add more teams to the 50-over World Cup, the ICC may mull adding more teams to the T20 version, potentially swelling it to 24 participants. However, any concrete decision is not expected before next year.
At present, 20 teams are competing in the showpiece after the addition of four more sides since the last year's World Cup and the model will be retained until at least the 2026 edition.
But cricket's return to the Olympics through the 2028 Los Angeles Games, and Italy's qualification for next year's T20 World Cup, to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, have given an impetus to the expansion thoughts.
"Italy's qualification for the World Cup is being viewed as a sign of cricket gaining some traction with new nations, and the governing body is keen to connect with a wider audience," a source privy to the development informed PTI.
Since his elevation to the ICC top position in December 2024, Shah has been holding a series of high-profile engagements such as the one with FIFA president Gianni Infantino during the 144th IOC Session at Costa Navarino in Greece in March and with former IOC head Thomas Bach in January.
Meanwhile, the ICC is likely to get a final update on the inquiry into the conduct of last year's T20 World Cup. There were charges of a cost blow-out during the tournament.
While it was not officially announced, it is believed that the mis-handling of funds during the marquee event held in the USA and the West Indies had a role in the resignation of former CEO Geoff Allardice in late January.
Meanwhile, Zambia is set to return to the ICC fold as an Associate member after its suspension in 2019 and East Timor is also likely to become a first-time member.
Zambia was suspended due to "continued non-compliance" to amend multiple breaches of the ICC's Membership Criteria, relating to general competence and an acceptable detailed governance system.

New ICC rules for Test cricket include a stop clock and strategic options to tackle slow over rates and enhance game dynamics, starting with Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh Test.

ICC New Test Cricket Rules 2025-2027

ICC has introduced new Test cricket rules for 2025-2027, including a stop clock for over rates and strategic options for teams. These updates aim to quicken the pace and enhance game strategy.

ICC's New Test Cricket Rules 2025-2027

ICC introduces new rules in Test cricket to manage slow over rates and enhance strategic options for teams, including a stop clock and strategic batter choice.

The ICC has introduced stop clock in Test cricket to deal with slow over rates while allowing fielding teams to decide which batter should be on strike in case of a &lsquo;deliberate&rsquo; short-run as part of the playing conditions for 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle.
The new rules have been implemented from the 2025-2027 World Test Championship which got underway with the first of the two Tests between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle.
According to the ICC Test Match Playing Conditions on the governing body&rsquo;s website, the use of the stop clock &mdash; like in limited-overs cricket &mdash; has been implemented to eradicate the issue of slow over-rate.
&ldquo;The fielding side shall be ready to start each over within 60 seconds of the previous over being completed. An electronic clock will be displayed at the ground that counts up seconds from zero to 60,&rdquo; the ICC said.
The fielding side will thus be given two warnings and in case of a third infraction, the batting side will be awarded with five penalty runs.
These warnings will be reset to zero after the completion of 80 overs, the ICC said.
Meanwhile, ESPNcricinfo reported that the ICC no longer mandates the umpires to change the ball once they discover saliva on it as the ban on the use of saliva remains in force.
The website said fielding teams may deliberately apply saliva on the ball to force a ball-change but the current document available on playing conditions for men&rsquo;s Test cricket does not mention any such change.
The ICC also said in case there are instances of referrals being made by both player and the on-field umpire, the process will be carried out in a chronological order, effectively as per the order of their occurrence.

Rishabh Pant has been reprimanded and given a demerit point by the ICC for showing dissent towards umpire decisions during the first Test against England at Headingley. This is his first offence in the last 24 months.

Rishabh Pant Fined by ICC for Dissent in Test

Rishabh Pant's act of dissent during the Headingley Test against England led to a reprimand and demerit point by ICC, marking his first offence in 24 months. He admitted the breach, thus avoiding a disciplinary hearing.

Rishabh Pant received a reprimand and demerit point for dissent towards an umpire's decision during the Headingley Test against England, marking his first offence in 24 months.

India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant has been reprimanded by the ICC for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the third day's play of the ongoing opening Test against England here.
Pant, who had an exceptional outing with the bat during the Headingley Test with hundreds in both the innings, was reprimanded for his on-field conduct during England's first innings.
The 27-year-old was found to have breached Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct.
"Pant was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to showing dissent at an Umpire's decision during an International Match," the ICC said in a statement.
In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Pant's disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in 24 months.
The incident happened in the 61st over of England's innings, when Harry Brook and Ben Stokes were batting. Pant was seen having a discussion with the umpires regarding the condition of the ball.
When the umpires refused to change the ball after checking it with the ball gauge, the wicket-keeper showed his dissent by throwing the ball on the ground in front of the umpires.
There was no disciplinary hearing as Pant admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by ICC match referee Richie Richardson.
The charges were brought in by the on-field umpires, Chris Gaffaney and Paul Reiffel, along with the third umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid and the fourth umpire, Mike Burns.
Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points.

Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana tops ICC ODI rankings with 727 points, surpassing Natalie Sciver-Brunt. Her stellar performances, including an ODI century, lead her to surpass Laura Wolvaardt.

Smriti Mandhana Leads ICC ODI Rankings

India's Smriti Mandhana ascends to top ICC ODI rankings, surpassing Natalie Sciver-Brunt with her stellar performances. Laura Wolvaardt follows, highlighting Mandhana's form and impact on the sport.

Smriti Mandhana tops ICC ODI rankings, surpassing Sciver-Brunt. Wolvaardt's dip aids her rise. Mandhana's stellar form includes 11 ODI centuries and a top T20I ranking.

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana on Tuesday moved up to the top spot in ICC ODI batting rankings for the first time since 2019 after South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt lost 19 rating points in the latest update.
Mandhana has a total of 727 rating points followed by England captain Natalie Sciver-Brunt at 719. Wolvaardt is now third with 719 points.
The next two Indian batters in the list after Mandhana are Jemimah Rodrigues and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who are placed 14th and 15th respectively.
India and England are set to face off in five T20Is and three ODIs later this month.
While Mandhana has sat inside the top 10 on the list for ODI batters in recent times, the left-hander hasn't held the premier position since the start of 2019 as a drought of more than six years comes to an end.
The India opener has been in excellent touch of late and scored a superb century during the final of India's recent tri-series against Sri Lanka and South Africa in Colombo.
Mandhana is also ranked fourth in the list of batters in T20Is.
It was Mandhana's 11th ODI century of her career and contributed to the left-hander improving her rating past Wolvaardt, who managed scores of 27 and 28 in South Africa's recent ODI contests against the West Indies.

ICC plans to introduce four-day Tests for smaller nations by 2027, maintaining five-day matches for cricket powerhouses, aiming to enhance participation and address constraints.

ICC Contemplates Four-Day Tests in WTC

ICC weighs four-day Tests for smaller nations from 2027-29, aiming to enhance participation. Cricket powerhouses will keep five-day formats, maintaining traditional rivalries.

ICC plans to introduce four-day Tests for smaller nations by 2027, maintaining five-day matches for cricket powerhouses, boosting participation without traditional constraints.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is ready to sanction four-day Tests for smaller nations in the 2027-29 World Test Championship cycle but India, Australia and England can still play the traditional five-day matches, according a report here.
The move to reduce matches by one day would be a significant change and can help smaller nations to play more Tests and longer series.
"During discussions last week at the WTC final at Lord&rsquo;s, the ICC chair, Jay Shah, is understood to have expressed his support for four-day Tests, with a view to sanctioning them in time for the 2027-29 WTC cycle," a report in "The Guardian' newspaper said.
"England, Australia and India would still be permitted to schedule five-Test series of five-day matches for the Ashes, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the newly named Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, the first iteration of which begins with the first Test between England and India at Headingley on Friday." The ICC first sanctioned four-day Tests for bilateral contests in 2017. England played Zimbabwe over four days at Trent Bridge last month after four-day Tests against Ireland in 2019 and 2023.
According to the report, "many smaller nations are reluctant to host Tests due to the time they take out of the schedule and the cost, but a move to four-day cricket would enable an entire three-Test series to be played in less than three weeks." "In four-day Tests the playing hours are extended to mandate a minimum of 98 overs per day rather than 90 overs to mitigate the time lost," it said.
"South Africa&rsquo;s threadbare itinerary despite being crowned world champions in the thrilling final against Australia at Lord&rsquo;s last week has further highlighted the issue, and focused minds on the need for change," it added.
The 2025-27 World Test Championship will, however, will continue under the existing format of five-day matches.
It begins with Sri Lanka hosting Bangladesh in a two-Test series on Tuesday.
Of the 27 Test series to be played among nine countries contesting in the 2025-27 cycle, 17 will feature just two-match affairs whereas there will be six series of three matches.
England, Australia and India will all play a five-Test series each against the other.

Celebrate MS Dhoni’s induction into the ICC Hall of Fame 2025, acknowledging his storied career, leadership, and impact alongside greats like Hayden and female icons Taylor and Mir.

MS Dhoni Enters ICC Hall of Fame 2025

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni enters the ICC Hall of Fame 2025, joining legends like Hayden and Smith. Dhoni is honored for his influential cricket career and leadership that inspired a new era for Indian cricket.

MS Dhoni&rsquo;s entry into the ICC Hall of Fame 2025 highlights his influential career and leadership, alongside legends like Hayden and Smith, and female stars Taylor and Mir.

Former India captain MS Dhoni was inducted into the ICC's Hall of Fame for the year 2025 along with seven cricketers, including two female players, here on Monday.
Dhoni was joined by Australian batting great Matthew Hayden, South African duo of Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla as well as former New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori as five men's cricketers were added to the list.
Also inducted into the elite group were former England wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor and ex-Pakistan captain Sana Mir.
The ICC hailed Dhoni as a player who excelled not just in numbers but also in "extraordinary consistency, fitness and longevity".
"Celebrated for his calm under pressure and unmatched tactical nous, but also a trailblazer in the shorter formats, MS Dhoni's legacy as one of the game's greatest finishers, leaders and wicketkeepers has been honoured with his induction into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame," said the ICC statement.
"With 17,266 international runs, 829 dismissals and 538 matches across formats for India, Dhoni's numbers reflect not just excellence but extraordinary consistency, fitness and longevity," it said.
Dhoni, who led India to the T20 World Cup win in 2007, the ODI World Cup victory in 2011 and the Champions Trophy in 2013, said in a statement shared by the governing body that, "It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world." "To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever.&rdquo; Dhoni played 90 Tests, 350 ODIs and 98 T20Is for India and remains one of the greatest captains to have led the country. In 60 Tests that Dhoni captained the side, India won 27 games, lost 15 and drew 18.
In 200 ODIs, a record for most number of matches as India captain, Dhoni led the country to 110 wins while losing 74 games. Five matches ended in a tie and 11 were washed out.
"Dhoni's ODI legacy is studded with records, including the most stumpings in the format (123), the highest individual score by a wicketkeeper (183*), and the most matches as captain for India (200), to name a few. But the crowning moment of his career came in 2011, when he led India to World Cup glory after a 28-year wait,&rdquo; the ICC said.
Dhoni also holds the record for leading India in most T20Is &mdash; 72 &mdash; in which the two-time World Cup winners won 41 games, lost 28 while two ended in no result and one was tied.
A legendary finisher in ODIs, Dhoni scored 10,773 runs in 350 matches at 50.57 with 10 centuries and 73 fifties.
He scored 4,876 runs in 90 Tests at a little over 38 with six tons and 33 fifties, while Dhoni scored 1,617 runs in 98 T20Is at 37.60 with two fifties.
"His glove work defied convention. Dhoni&rsquo;s technique behind the stumps was unorthodox, yet extraordinarily effective. He turned wicketkeeping into an art form of its own, effecting run-outs off deflections, completing stumpings in the blink of an eye, and pulling off catches with a style all his own,&rdquo; the ICC said.
&ldquo;With the bat, he brought brute force and power-hitting to the wicketkeeper-batter&rsquo;s role that was traditionally reserved for steady, lower-order contributors. At a time when Indian wicketkeepers were expected to play it safe, Dhoni came out swinging, both literally and metaphorically.&rdquo; Recalling India&rsquo;s title win in the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007 in South Africa, ICC said it made Dhoni &ldquo;one of the most influential captains the game has ever seen&rdquo;.
&ldquo;The victory not only sparked a new era of Indian cricket but confirmed that the future of its leadership was in safe hands. What followed was a period of sustained success across formats and the rise of Dhoni as one of the most influential captains the game has ever seen,&rdquo; the ICC said.

Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy secure top positions in latest ICC T20I rankings, while Hardik Pandya dominates as the leading all-rounder. New Zealand players make significant ranking strides.

Latest ICC T20I Rankings: Abhishek and Varun Shine

In the latest ICC T20I rankings, Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy hold top positions. Hardik Pandya is the leading all-rounder, with New Zealand players also making significant strides following their series against Pakistan.

Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy shine in latest ICC T20I rankings

Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy shine in the ICC T20I rankings. Hardik Pandya remains the top all-rounder with 252 points, while New Zealand players climb positions.

Indian swashbuckler Abhishek Sharma and mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy continued to hold on to their career-best number two position in the latest ICC T20I chart for batters and bowlers respectively.
Hardik Pandya leads the all-rounders' list with 252 points ahead of Nepal's Dipendra Singh Airee (233) and Australian Marcus Stoinis (210). Hard-hitting batter Tilak Varma and India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav occupied the fourth and fifth slot respectively in the rankings released on Wednesday.
Australia's Travis Head leads the chart for batters with 856 rating points with England's Phil Salt placed third with 815 points.
Abhishek has 829 points, Varma has 804 and Suryakumar 739 points.
In the bowling list headed by West Indies' Akeal Hosein (707 points), Chakaravarthy is just one point behind at 706, and ahead of England leg-spinner Adil Rashid (705), Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga (700) and Australian leggie Adam Zampa (694).
India's Ravi Bishnoi is at sixth place with 674 points, while left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh held the ninth spot with 653 points.
There has been no movement of late as far as the Indian players are concerned as the team has not played any matches since the series against England at home in January-February.
Meanwhile New Zealand's opening pair of Tim Seifert and Finn Allen, and new-ball bowler Jacob Duffy have made huge gains in the player rankings after helping their team to a 2-0 lead against Pakistan in the five-match T20I series.
Seifert and Allen got fine opening stands in both matches, the highlight being a 66-run blitz in the second match in Dunedin, in which seven of the first eight scoring shots of the innings were sixers as New Zealand chased a target of 136 with 11 balls to spare and five wickets in hand.
Sifert, who smashed 44 off 29 in the first match in Christchurch and 45 off 22 in the second, has progressed 20 slots to 13th position while Allen has moved up eight spots to 18th position with contributions of 29 not out off 17 and 38 off 16.
Duffy, who has picked six wickets in the two matches including a career-best haul of four for 14 in the first match that New Zealand won by nine wickets with almost 10 overs to spare, has advanced 23 slots to a career-best 12th position.
Other players to gain in the latest weekly rankings were New Zealand bowlers Ish Sodhi (up two places to 36th), Ben Sears (up 22 places to 67th) and Zakary Foulkes (up 41 places to 90th), and Pakistan's Haris Rauf (up four places to 26th).

PCB plans to lodge a protest against ICC for excluding CEO Sumair Ahmed Syed from the Champions Trophy ceremony. This comes amid other missteps noted by PCB.

PCB Objects to ICC Over Exclusion at Ceremony

The PCB is set to protest the ICC after their CEO was excluded from the Champions Trophy ceremony despite Pakistan successfully hosting the event.

PCB protests ICC exclusion of CEO from Champions Trophy ceremony

PCB challenges ICC over CEO exclusion from ceremony, citing repeated missteps against Pakistan despite India's tournament win.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to register its protest with the ICC for ignoring its CEO and Champions Trophy tournament director Sumair Ahmed Syed during the event's closing ceremony in Dubai.
A source in the PCB said on Monday that chairman Mohsin Naqvi was not satisfied with the explanation given by the ICC for not having Ahmed on stage at the presentation ceremony on Sunday.
"The ICC, apparently, has said it had prepared for Mohsin Naqvi to be on stage so when he didn't show up for the final, they changed their plan," the source said.
"The ICC only invites the head of the host board such as the president, vice president, chairman, or CEO - to participate in the awards ceremony.
Other board officials, even if present at the venue, are not part of the stage proceedings," the ICC spokesperson added.
India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the title clash.
The PCB has rejected this explanation and noted that the ICC had made a number of errors during the tournament regarding Pakistan's status as host nation.
This included changing the CT 2025 logo in the live broadcasts feed of the India versus Bangladesh game and then playing the Indian national anthem in the Australia versus England match in Lahore.
The ICC claimed due to a mix up with the playlist the Indian national anthem was played for a few seconds before the error was corrected.
BCCI president Roger Binny presented the white jackets to India players and the medals to match officials, while ICC chairman Jay Shah handed the trophy to skipper Rohit Sharma and gave the medals to the winners.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and New Zealand Cricket's CEO Roger Twose were also present on stage.
Meanwhile, the PCB chairman has extended his gratitude to his team, law enforcement agencies, provincial governments, ICC officials and the visiting teams for the success of the tournament.
"Your commitment and collective efforts ensured the seamless execution of the prestigious tournament," he said on his social media handle.
"Pakistan takes immense pride in hosting the Champions trophy and making it a spectacle for cricket fans worldwide."

US President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court for investigating alleged war crimes by American and Israeli officials. The move follows ICC arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Donald Trump sanctions ICC for 'illegitimate' Israel, US probes

US President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court for investigating alleged war crimes by American and Israeli officials. The move follows ICC arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

US President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on the International Criminal Court Thursday for "illegitimate and baseless" investigations targeting America and its ally Israel, the White House said.
Trump signed an executive order saying the court in The Hague had "abused its power" by issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who held talks with the US president on Tuesday.
He ordered asset freezes and travel bans against ICC officials, employees and their family members, along with anyone deemed to have helped the court's investigations.
The names of the individuals were not immediately released, but previous US sanctions under Trump had targeted the court's prosecutor.
Trump's order said the tribunal had engaged in "llegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel," referring to ICC probes into alleged war crimes by US service members in Afghanistan and Israeli troops in Gaza.
Neither the United States nor Israel are members of the court.
There was no immediate reaction from the ICC.
But the Netherlands, the court's host country, said it "regrets" Trump's sanctions order.
"The court's work is essential in the fight against impunity," Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said on X.
The sanctions are a show of support after Netanyahu's visit to the White House, during which Trump unveiled a plan for the United States to "take over" Gaza and move Palestinians to other Middle Eastern countries.
The UN and legal experts have said Trump's plan would be illegal under international law. Forcible displacement is also a crime under the ICC's governing Rome Statute.
 - 'Criminal responsibility' -
Following a request by ICC prosecutor Karim Khan, judges issued arrest warrants on November 21 for Netanyahu, his former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas' military chief Mohammed Deif -- whom Israel says is dead.
The court said it had found "reasonable grounds" to believe Netanyahu and Gallant bore "criminal responsibility" for the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare during the Gaza war, as well as the crimes against humanity of murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts.
Netanyahu has acused the court of anti-Semitism.
During his first term, Trump imposed financial sanctions and a visa ban on the ICC's then-prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, and other senior officials and staff in 2020.
Describing it as a "kangaroo court," his then-administration made the move after Gambian-born Bensouda launched an investigation into allegations of war crimes against US soldiers in Afghanistan.
While his order at the time did not name Israel, Trump administration officials said they were also angered by Bensouda's opening of a probe into the situation in the Palestinian territories in 2019.
President Joe Biden lifted the sanctions soon after taking office in 2021.
Prosecutor Khan later effectively dropped the United States from the Afghan investigation and focused on the Taliban instead.
Biden strongly condemned the "outrageous" warrant against Netanyahu in November.
The US House passed a bill last month to sanction the ICC, but Senate Democrats blocked it last week, saying the bill could backfire on US allies and firms.
But Democrats have also expressed anger at the sanctions on Netanyahu.

Jasprit Bumrah has been awarded the prestigious ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024 and the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy after an exceptional performance across formats.

Jasprit Bumrah named ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024, wins Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy

Jasprit Bumrah has been awarded the prestigious ICC Men&rsquo;s Cricketer of the Year 2024 and the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy after an exceptional performance across formats.

Jasprit Bumrah has added another incredible achievement to his already impressive career, being named the ICC Men&rsquo;s Cricketer of the Year for 2024.&nbsp;
Following his win as the ICC Men&rsquo;s Test Cricketer of the Year, Bumrah also claimed the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, solidifying his status as one of the world&rsquo;s best fast bowlers.
Bumrah triumphed over fellow nominees Travis Head, Joe Root, and Harry Brook to secure the award, becoming the fifth Indian player to receive this recognition.&nbsp;
Previous Indian recipients include Rahul Dravid (2004), Sachin Tendulkar (2010), Ravichandran Ashwin (2016), and Virat Kohli (2017, 2018).
The ICC highlighted Bumrah&rsquo;s exceptional performances across formats in 2024, describing his year as a &ldquo;masterclass in skill, precision, and relentless consistency,&rdquo; with the fast bowler continuing to break records and establish himself as the world&rsquo;s premier pacer.
Bumrah had a stellar year in both T20Is and Tests. He played a pivotal role in India&rsquo;s triumph at the T20 World Cup 2024, finishing as the Player of the Tournament with 15 wickets at an extraordinary average of 8.26 and an economy rate of just 4.17.
In Tests, Bumrah took 71 wickets, outpacing England&rsquo;s Gus Atkinson, who claimed 52 wickets in 11 matches. Bumrah's average was a phenomenal 14.92, and his strike rate was just 30.1 for the year.&nbsp;
His 71 wickets made him only the fourth Indian bowler in history to take more than 70 Test wickets in a calendar year, joining the ranks of Ravichandran Ashwin, Anil Kumble, and Kapil Dev.
Bumrah&rsquo;s year began with a stellar performance in the Cape Town Test against South Africa, where he took eight wickets across two innings, helping India to victory. He then dominated England at home, claiming 19 wickets in four Tests as India won 1-4. H
owever, his finest performance came during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) tour of Australia, where he bagged an incredible 32 wickets in five Tests and was named Player of the Series.
Bumrah&rsquo;s remarkable year saw him surpass the milestone of 200 Test wickets, becoming the 12th Indian bowler to achieve this feat. He also became the fastest Indian pacer to reach this mark, with a bowling average of less than 20, the best in history.
Bumrah&rsquo;s dominance was further reflected in his ICC Test Bowling Rankings, where he surpassed 900 rating points, ending the year with an unprecedented 907 points&mdash;setting a new record for the most points by any Indian bowler in history.

Indian stars Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja make it to the prestigious ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2024, showcasing outstanding performances in a year filled with remarkable cricketing feats.

Jaiswal, Bumrah, and Jadeja named in ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2024

Indian stars Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja make it to the prestigious ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2024, showcasing outstanding performances in a year filled with remarkable cricketing feats.

Indian stars Yashasvi Jaiswal, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah have made it to the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2024, announced on Friday.
Alongside them, the squad features some of Test cricket's top players, including England&rsquo;s Joe Root, New Zealand&rsquo;s Kane Williamson, and Australian captain Pat Cummins.
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<h3>Yashasvi Jaiswal (India)</h3>
Jaiswal&rsquo;s rise in 2024 has been nothing short of sensational. After a tough tour of South Africa, he made an incredible comeback during the home series against England, scoring 712 runs, which included two double centuries and three fifties.
His consistency continued throughout the year, with key performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he finished as India&rsquo;s top scorer with 391 runs, including a brilliant 161 in Perth.
By the end of 2024, he had accumulated 1,478 runs at an average of 54.74, including three centuries and nine half-centuries, making him the second-highest run-scorer of the year, behind Joe Root.
<h3>Ben Duckett (England)</h3>
Duckett played a pivotal role in England&rsquo;s Test triumphs this year. After an impressive start with 343 runs in India, including a knock of 153 in Rajkot, Duckett continued his form with centuries in multiple series, including against West Indies, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand. By the end of the year, Duckett had scored 1,149 runs at an average of 37.06, including two centuries and six fifties, finishing as the third-highest run-scorer of 2024.
<h3>Kane Williamson (New Zealand)</h3>
Despite a challenging year due to injuries, Williamson proved why he&rsquo;s one of the best Test batsmen. After an outstanding start with centuries against South Africa and a superb series against England, he finished the year with 1,013 runs at an average of 59.58.
His tally included four centuries and four half-centuries, with his standout performance being a match-winning 156 against England.
<h3>Joe Root (England)</h3>
Joe Root once again dominated Test cricket in 2024. After a slow start against India, Root found his rhythm with some impressive performances, including a monumental 375-run series against Sri Lanka, where he surpassed Alastair Cook's record for most Test centuries by an English player.
He ended the year with 1,556 runs at an average of 55.57, including six centuries and five fifties.
<h3>Harry Brook (England)</h3>
Brook had a stellar 2024, especially in the latter half of the year. After missing the India tour, he returned with a century against the West Indies and then had a sensational partnership with Joe Root in Pakistan, where he scored a triple century.
Brook finished with 1,100 runs at an average of 55, including four centuries and three fifties.
<h3>Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka)</h3>
Mendis made a sensational return to Test cricket in 2024, finishing the year as Sri Lanka&rsquo;s top run-scorer. His remarkable performances included two centuries in Bangladesh and a career-best 182* against New Zealand.
Mendis accumulated 1,049 runs at an exceptional average of 74.92, including five centuries and three fifties.
<h3>Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper) (England)</h3>
Smith, in his debut year, made a strong impact. He scored a half-century and a century against Sri Lanka, followed by a gritty 89 against Pakistan.
In total, Smith made 637 runs in 2024 at an average of 42.46, including a century and four fifties, and played a key role behind the stumps with 32 dismissals.
<h3>Ravindra Jadeja (India)</h3>
Jadeja had a superb all-round year in 2024. He was a key figure in India&rsquo;s series wins against England and Bangladesh, contributing with both bat and ball.
He took 48 wickets at an average of 24.29 and scored 527 runs, including a century and three half-centuries, helping India dominate in multiple series.
<h3>Pat Cummins (Australia, captain)</h3>
Pat Cummins led Australia to victory in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, leading them to a 3-1 win against India.
As captain, he also contributed significantly with both bat and ball, taking 37 wickets at an average of 24.02 and scoring 306 runs.
His leadership helped Australia reclaim the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade.
<h3>Matt Henry (New Zealand)</h3>
Henry was a standout performer for New Zealand in 2024. His most notable performances came against Australia, where he claimed 17 wickets in the home series, including a memorable eight-wicket haul.
Henry finished the year with 48 wickets at an exceptional average of 18.58, the fourth-highest wicket-taker of the year.
Jasprit Bumrah (India)
Bumrah was the best bowler in Test cricket in 2024, finishing as the highest wicket-taker of the year. He took 71 wickets at an astonishing average of 14.92, including five five-wicket hauls.
His performances against Australia were particularly memorable, where he led India to crucial victories, including a mesmerizing 5/30 in the first Test at Perth and a nine-wicket haul in Melbourne.
<h2>ICC Test Team of the Year 2024:</h2>
Pat Cummins (c) (Australia), Yashasvi Jaiswal (India), Ben Duckett (England), Kane Williamson (New Zealand), Joe Root (England), Harry Brook (England), Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka), Jamie Smith (wk) (England), Ravindra Jadeja (India), Matt Henry (New Zealand), Jasprit Bumrah (India).
These 11 players have truly set the benchmark in Test cricket for 2024, showcasing their dominance in both batting and bowling.

Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma have been named to the ICC Women's ODI Team of the Year for 2024. While no Indian male cricketers made it to the ICC Men's ODI Team, Sri Lanka's dominance in the category led the way.

Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma in ICC women's ODI Team of the Year; no Indian in men's side

Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma have been named to the ICC Women's ODI Team of the Year for 2024. While no Indian male cricketers made it to the ICC Men's ODI Team, Sri Lanka's dominance in the category led the way.

Star batter Smriti Mandhana and all-rounder Deepti Sharma were on Friday named in the ICC women's ODI Team of the Year 2024 but none of their male counterparts found a place in the men's side that was dominated by Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The women's all-star team has three players from England, two Australians, two South Africans and one each from Sri Lanka and West Indies, besides the two Indians.
South African batter Laura Wolvaardt, who scored 697 runs in 12 matches in 2024, was named captain of the ICC team.
The men were, however, absent from the ICC XI and that can be attributed to lack of ODI engagements for the country last year. India played only three ODIs -- an away series against Sri Lanka --, losing two of them while the third one ended in a tie.
The 28-year-old Mandhana accumulated 747 runs in 13 matches to be the highest run-scorer in women's ODIs in 2024. She is also in the running for the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024 award.
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She began her year with a run-a-ball 29 against Australia in January, but had to wait six months for her next ODIs, a home series against South Africa.
When she returned, Mandhana was in sublime form, beginning with back-to-back centuries in the first two ODIs against the Proteas. She narrowly missed a third consecutive ton, falling for 90, though her remarkable tally of 343 runs in the series earned her the Player-of-the-Series award.
Mandhana had a shaky start in the first two ODIs against New Zealand in October, but ended the series on a high note with a brilliant century in the final match. With this hundred, Mandhana became the most prolific century-maker for India in the Women's 50-over format.
A similar story unfolded during the away series against Australia, where she capped off in style with a century at the WACA. She came close to back-to-back centuries in the opening ODI against West Indies but fell agonisingly short in the nervous nineties once again. Mandhana wrapped up the series with two half-centuries.
Deepti scored 186 runs and took 24 wickets in 13 matches in an all-round show in 2024.
She began the year with a gritty all-round performance in the lone ODI against Australia at Wankhede in January, scoring an unbeaten 25 runs and taking a wicket.
In the three-match series against South Africa in Bengaluru in June, Deepti showcased her bowling brilliance, picking up two wickets in each of the three matches. In her only opportunity to bat, she scored a crucial 37 in the opening game.
Deepti starred in the ODI series against New Zealand in October, earning Player-of-the-Match honours for her 41 runs and figures of 1/41 in the opening game. She followed up with a strong showing in the second match, taking 2/30 in a losing cause, and was the standout bowler in the final ODI, spinning India to victory with figures of 3/39.
Meanwhile, the absence of any Indian in the men's all-star team could be attributed to very less number of matches the country played last year. India played only three ODIs -- an away series against Sri Lanka --, losing two of them while the third one ended in a tie.
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Presenting the ICC Men&rsquo;s ODI Team of the Year 2024 featuring the finest players from around the world 👏 <a href="https://t.co/ic4BSXlXCc">pic.twitter.com/ic4BSXlXCc</a>
&mdash; ICC (@ICC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1882692313392251067?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The all-star ODI team announced by the ICC features four players from Sri Lanka, three each from Pakistan and Afghanistan and one from the West Indies.
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka was named skipper of the ICC team as well for his stupendous batting through the year.
In his 16 ODI appearances in 2024, Asalanka scored 605 runs at an average of 50.2 including a century and four fifties.
Sri Lanka played 18 ODIs in the year gone by, the highest among all teams, and won 12 of them.
Pakistan picked up seven victories from its nine ODI engagements, while Afghanistan won eight of their 14 one-dayers.
Big-hitting West Indian Sherfane Rutherford, who made his international debut in 2023, was the lone non-Asian in the all star XI for his 425 runs from nine games at an astonishing average of 106.2.
<h3>ICC Women's ODI Team of the Year for 2024:&nbsp;</h3>
Smriti Mandhana (India), Laura Wolvaardt (c) (South Africa), Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka), Hayley Matthews (West Indies), Marizanne Kapp (South Africa), Ashleigh Gardner (Australia), Annabel Sutherland (Australia), Amy Jones (WK) (England), Deepti Sharma (India), Sophie Ecclestone (England), Kate Cross (England).
<h3>ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year for 2024:</h3>
Charith Asalanka (C) (Sri Lanka), Saim Ayub (Pakistan), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan), Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka), Kusal Mendis (WK) (Sri Lanka), Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies), Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan), Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka), Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan), Haris Rauf (Pakistan), AM Ghazanfar (Afghanistan).

Jasprit Bumrah has been awarded the ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2024 following his outstanding performance during India's tour of Australia. 

Jasprit Bumrah named ICC Men’s Player of Month for December 2024

Jasprit Bumrah has been awarded the ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2024 following his outstanding performance during India's tour of Australia.&nbsp;

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been honored with the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for December 2024, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday. His remarkable performances during India's tour of Australia in December played a pivotal role in securing him the prestigious award, defeating strong contenders such as Pat Cummins and Dane Paterson.
Over the three matches in December, Bumrah claimed an impressive 22 wickets at an exceptional average of 14.22, leading India&rsquo;s bowling attack. His standout performance came in Adelaide, where he took four crucial wickets, keeping India within reach of Australia&rsquo;s first-innings lead.
Bumrah then shone even brighter in Brisbane, taking six wickets in the first innings to rattle Australia&rsquo;s batting order. He followed up with three more wickets in the second innings, completing a nine-wicket match haul. His efforts were integral in securing a draw despite adverse weather conditions, helping India maintain their chances in the series.
The Boxing Day Test in Melbourne saw Bumrah continue to impress, claiming four wickets in the first innings, followed by a five-wicket haul in the second innings to dismiss Australia for 234. Despite India&rsquo;s batting woes leading to a heavy defeat, Bumrah&rsquo;s brilliance was a silver lining in a tough tour.
Bumrah&rsquo;s consistent match-winning contributions not only earned him the Player of the Series award but also elevated his standing as one of cricket&rsquo;s top bowlers.
He marked a significant milestone by taking his 200th Test wicket, becoming the fourth-fastest player to reach this achievement. Additionally, he made history by being the first bowler to take 200 Test wickets at an average below 20.
For his extraordinary impact on the field, Jasprit Bumrah has been awarded the ICC Men&rsquo;s Player of the Month for December 2024.

PCB dismisses rumors about relocating the ICC Champions Trophy, emphasizing readiness and significant investment to meet ICC standards. Stadiums are on track.

Champions Trophy 2025: PCB denies relocation rumors

PCB dismisses ICC Champions Trophy relocation rumors, asserting readiness via substantial investment amidst media speculation on stadium delays.

PCB dismisses rumors about relocating the ICC Champions Trophy, emphasizing readiness and significant investment to meet ICC standards. Stadiums are on track.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has firmly dismissed rumors suggesting that the ICC Champions Trophy might be relocated from Pakistan.
These rumors arose due to concerns about delayed construction at three key stadiums set to host the tournament, which begins on February 19.
The designated venues for the competition in Pakistan include Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, and Karachi's National Bank Stadium. Meanwhile, the Indian team will play all of its matches in Dubai.&nbsp;
An informed source within the PCB highlighted that the presence of a substantial delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) &mdash; comprising officials from broadcast, hospitality, and event operations sectors &mdash; underscores that preparations for the event are proceeding on track in Pakistan.
"The PCB has invested almost PKR 12 billion to enhance our stadiums, ensuring they meet the standards for a prestigious event like the Champions Trophy, which was rightfully awarded to us," stated the source.
Furthermore, the source clarified that previous declarations regarding the progress of the stadium renovations were issued in response to speculative media reports suggesting the tournament might be shifted due to unfinished venue work.
"We issued the statement because our media started circulating speculative news without verifying the facts. This could have led to chaos and confusion among the PCB, ICC, government, commercial partners, and fans, potentially impacting ticket sales and the event's marketing," the source explained.
Adding to the context, the official recounted an incident involving a local reporter who, without authorization, recorded the ongoing construction at Karachi's National Stadium, portraying an unduly negative image.
"The PCB, along with the relevant officials, is closely supervising the stadiums&rsquo; progress, ensuring they will be ready to host the Champions Trophy matches on schedule," the official assured.

Jay Shah, youngest ICC chairman, to be felicitated at BCCI meeting for his global cricket impact and Olympics inclusion plans.

Jay Shah to Be Honored at BCCI SGM

Jay Shah, youngest ICC chairman, to be felicitated at BCCI meeting for his global cricket impact and Olympics inclusion plans.

Newly-elected International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah will be felicitated by the BCCI's state units on the sidelines of the Special General Meeting, scheduled in Mumbai on Sunday.
Shah, a former BCCI secretary, became the youngest ICC chairman after he was elected unopposed in August last year and took over the prestigious post on December 1. He replaced Greg Barclay who decided not to seek a third term.
Shah was the BCCI secretary since October 2019 and chairman of the Asian Cricket Council since January 2021.
Shah will be a "special invitee" to the SGM, convened to elect the new secretary and treasurer of the BCCI.
The cricket administrator has been at the forefront of expanding the game's imprint globally and recently met top officials of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics organising committee to discuss the sport's inclusion in the Summer Games.
Cricket will make a return to the Olympics after 128 years when it is played in the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The sport is not yet confirmed for the 2032 edition in Brisbane.
Australian newspaper, The Age, recently reported that Shah will meet meet Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird and his England counterpart Richard Thompson later this month to discuss the finer points of a two-tier Test system to facilitate more series between the big three nations.

The ICC announces the 2025 Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan and Dubai. India’s matches will be played in Dubai due to political reasons. The tournament kicks off on February 19 in Karachi, concluding on March 9.

Champions Trophy 2025: India-Pakistan on February 23 in Dubai

Tournament matches will be held in Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi. Each venue in the country is set to host three group-stage games, with Lahore also staging the second semi-final.

India will play all their matches of the Champions Trophy in Dubai with the marquee clash against arch-rivals Pakistan scheduled on February 23, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday.
PTI had reported last week that India will play all their matches in Dubai including the semifinal and final if they qualify.
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As has been the case with ICC events, India and Pakistan have been clubbed in the same group which also has New Zealand and Bangladesh.
Group B comprises South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan and England.
The tournament opener will be played in Karachi on February 19 when hosts Pakistan face New Zealand and the final is scheduled for March 9. The premier 50-over event, last played in 2017, will have 15 matches with at least 10 games scheduled in Pakistan.
Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi will be the three hosting venues in Pakistan with the second semifinal to be staged at the refurbished Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
"Lahore will also host the final on 9 March, unless India qualify, in which case it will be played in Dubai. Both the semi-finals and the final will have reserve days," said the ICC in a statement.
India will open their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 before taking on Pakistan three days later. Their final league fixture will be against New Zealand on March 2.
Group B action begins on February 21 when Afghanistan square up against South Africa in Karachi.
A big weekend then kicks off with rivals England and Australia clashing in Lahore on February 22.
The eight sides in the Champions Trophy are the teams that finished in the top eight in the points table at ODI World Cup in India last year.
The ICC has kept reserve days for both the semifinals and the final.
The schedule was announced after a deadlock over the hosting of the tournament ended with the ICC keeping India's games at a neutral venue as desired while having a similar arrangement for Pakistan for ICC events in India till 2027.
The hybrid arrangement will also apply to the 2025 women's ODI World Cup in India and the T20 World Cup in 2026 in India and Sri Lanka before being extended to the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup which Pakistan will host.
India had refused to travel to Pakistan for the event due to security concerns. The Indians have not played in Pakistan since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks in which 150 people were killed.
The two countries' last bilateral engagement was back in 2012. Travelling to Pakistan also requires Indian government's clearance, which has remained firm on the status quo.
While the BCCI's stance was always clear, the matter got stretched because of the PCB's refusal to allow a "one-sided" arrangement of neutral venues.
PCB, which had sent its team to India for the ODI World Cup last year, had categorically opposed the hybrid model but eventually agreed to it on reciprocal grounds.

India will play next year’s Champions Trophy matches on neutral ground after refusing to visit tournament host and arch-rival Pakistan.

India to play Champions Trophy matches at neutral venue: ICC

India will play next year&rsquo;s Champions Trophy matches on neutral ground after refusing to visit tournament host and arch-rival Pakistan.

The deadlock over the hosting of next year's Champions Trophy finally ended on Thursday when the ICC announced that India will play their matches of the 50-over event at a neutral venue instead of host country Pakistan, which will get a similar arrangement for tournaments to be held in India till 2027.
The agreement will also extend to the 2028 women's T20 World Cup, which will be held in Pakistan. Although no formal announcement has been made, but India's Champions Trophy matches are likely be held in the UAE.
"The ICC Board has approved that all matches between India and Pakistan played at ICC Events during the current rights cycle from 2024 to 2027 (which are to be hosted in India or Pakistan) will be played at a neutral venue proposed by the tournament host," said the ICC in a statement, confirming what PTI reported on December 5.
The arrangement will also cover next year's women's World Cup in India and the T20 World Cup in 2026, to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
India had refused to travel to Pakistan for the event scheduled in February-March due to security concerns. The Indians have not played in Pakistan since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks in which 150 people were killed. The two countries' last bilateral engagement was back in 2012.
Travelling to Pakistan also requires Indian government's clearance which has remained firm on the status quo.
"The schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be confirmed soon," the ICC added.
The decision, that came after a series of back-channel talks, was on expected lines after the sport's governing body maintained prolonged silence on the contentious matter during the previous set-up led by chairman Greg Barclay.
His successor Jay Shah took charge on December 1 and all stakeholders, including the Pakistan Cricket Board, the BCCI and the broadcasters, were running out of time to organise the 50-over event that was last played in the UK in 2017.
While BCCI's stance was always clear, the matter got stretched because of PCB's refusal to allow a "one-sided" arrangement of neutral venues. Led by Pakistan interior minister Mohsin Naqvi, the PCB was determined not to lose face in front of the local public.
PCB, which had sent its team to India for the ODI World Cup last year, had categorically opposed the hybrid model but eventually agreed to it on reciprocal grounds.
The PCB had earlier indicated that it wanted a greater share in the annual revenue cycle to accommodate the Indian demand for a hybrid model but there is no word yet on whether that has been discussed or accepted.
The tournament will feature eight teams, divided into two groups. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals.

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