By Ian Omoro Pakistan is preparing to host a worldwide cricket event for the first time since co-hosting the 1996 World Cup with India and Sri Lanka, with an ei

India has now emerged as alternate hosts for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 if Pakistan doesn't agree to 'hybrid model' and decide to pull out of the event.

The release of Champions Trophy schedule is key for broadcasters, as it will enable them to plan and execute their promotional and marketing strategies.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has sought clarification from the sport's governing International Cricket Council (ICC) following India's refusal to travel across the border for next year's Champions Trophy,

Pakistan are Champions Trophy holders, having beaten arch-rivals India in the final in the UK by 180 runs in 2017. Meanwhile, the first ever ICC Women's Champions Trophy will be hosted by Sri Lanka in 2027 and it'll be played in T20I format.

Pakistan are the current ICC Champions Trophy holders, having won it in 2017 after beating India at The Oval in the final by 180 runs. Sarfaraz Ahmed was the captain of Pakistan.

Discover how India vs Pakistan viewership holds the key to the success of the Champions Trophy 2025, as political tensions threaten the tournament. Explore record-breaking viewership figures for their encounters over the years and why their rivalry is crucial for ICC events.

CCTV footage of Champions Trophy hosting negotiations recovered from the bins of a five-star hotel in DubaiPCB delegate: "As we've said before, Pakistan is looking forward to hosting the 2025 Champions Trophy.

The 2024 Champions Trophy, between Paris Saint-Germain (French champion 2023-2024 and French Cup winner) and AS Monaco (2nd in Ligue 1), has had to be postponed for administrative reasons, although it was scheduled for August 8 in Beijing.