Former Indian cricket staff captain Kapil Dev shared his ideas on the venues for the ICC Champions Trophy and the opportunity of an India-Pakistan match, emphasizing the function of the federal government in such selections. Commenting on the problem, Kapil Dev remarked, “It’s the government’s responsibility. People like us should not give opinions, our opinions don’t matter. Kapil Dev can’t be bigger than anyone else.” Earlier, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday introduced a world Trophy Tour forward of the Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, which is ready to be hosted by Pakistan.
The announcement got here after the ICC cancelled the trophy tour within the Pakistan-occupied Jammu-Kashmir (PoJK).
Notably, the BCCI has strongly objected to the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) plan to carry the Champions Trophy tour in disputed areas of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), particularly Skardu, Hunza, and Muzaffarabad.
BCCI sources instructed ANI that Secretary Jay Shah swiftly condemned the PCB’s resolution, urging the ICC to take robust motion. The PCB introduced the tour with out prior session, sparking the BCCI’s robust objection.
ICC then placed on maintain the tour and launched a brand new roster the place the PoJK cities weren’t included for the tour.
The in style landmarks the place the trophy will probably be displayed on the opening day of its tour in Islamabad are Daman-e-Koh, Faisal Mosque, and the Pakistan Monument the place will probably be accompanied by former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar.
This will flag off the worldwide Trophy Tour for the silverware, which is able to present particular engagement for world followers by way of dynamic, vibrant engagements that talk to the occasion’s new-look visible identification.
After Islamabad, the tour will head to iconic cities and venues in Pakistan comparable to Karachi, Abbottabad, and Taxila earlier than leaving the land of defending champions to embark on an in depth worldwide tour, the place it’ll proceed to showcase the colourful cultures evident throughout competing nations.
“A series of physical and digital engagements traversing iconic destinations, sporting events, and key battles in the international cricket calendar form the Trophy Tour schedule,” ICC stated in its assertion.”Fans will be treated to a content series titled ‘Champion on Tour’ that will document the Trophy Tour’s journey around the world through the unique lens of food, music, and cricket,” the assertion added.
Anurag Dahiya, ICC Chief Commercial Officer, expressed his pleasure on the launch of the occasion and stated as quoted from ICC, “We are delighted to launch the Trophy Tour with DP World ahead of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, where another action-packed programme of activity is available to fans across the world.”
He went on to explain the expertise that awaited followers and added, “The silverware, which will be showcased across all participating nations, will allow the sport’s passionate fanbase to enjoy the unforgettable experience of being up close with the iconic trophy.”
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