ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Venue Decision

The ICC has finally announced the venue details for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Venue Confirmation: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Pakistan and a neutral venue.

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India-Pakistan Matches: India-Pakistan matches in ICC events (2024-2027) will be played at neutral venues.

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Neutral Venue for India: India will play its matches, including potential knockouts, at a neutral venue in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

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Pakistan Hosts Women's T20 World Cup: Pakistan has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup.

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Compromise Reached: The ICC's decision is a compromise between India and Pakistan's demands.

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India's Absence from Pakistan: India hasn't toured Pakistan for a bilateral series since 2006.

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Pakistan's Absence from India: Pakistan last toured India for a bilateral series in 2013.

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BCCI's Stance: BCCI refused to send the Indian team to Pakistan without government clearance.

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PCB's Demand: PCB insisted on a hybrid model for hosting ICC events.

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ICC's Decision: The ICC's decision aims to balance the interests of both India and Pakistan.

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