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 International Cricket Council (ICC) has brought the coveted Champions Trophy to Islamabad ahead of its tour of Pakistan.

The official schedule for the 2025 ICC Champions trophy which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan in February-Match next year is still to be revealed as the BCCI has refused to send Team India to for the tournament.

As per the proposed schedule, Pakistan will be placed in Group A alongside India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, while Group B consists of England, South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan. The BCCI is awaiting consultations with the Indian government before confirming participation in matches hosted in Pakistan.

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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.

Whether next year’s Champions Trophy will be played in Pakistan remains in the balance. And whether the International Cricket Council decide to retain the tournament in the future is a doubt. Regardless,