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In a growing controversy before the Champions Trophy 2025the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) He has reportedly decided not to feature Pakistan’s name on the Indian team’s jerseys, despite Pakistan being the official host of the tournament. This decision has sparked outrage from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)who requested the intervention of the International Cricket Council (ICC) to maintain the traditions of international cricket.
According to media reports, the According to reports, the BCCI is reluctant to include ‘Pakistan’ in the team kit under the ‘host nation regulation’, indicating that Team India is scheduled to play its Champions Trophy matches in Dubai.
ICC response
However, the ICC has informed the BCCI that it is mandatory for the Indian team to have ‘Pakistan’ written on their kit as Pakistan is the original host of the tournament.
“It is the responsibility of each team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys. All teams are required to comply with this rule,” an ICC official told A-Sports.
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Champions Trophy 2025 details
The upcoming Champions Trophy will follow a hybrid model, with India set to play all their matches in Dubai.
On the other hand, the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore remains in a state of disrepair, with the PCB yet to provide a satisfactory explanation for the delays. The stadium renovations were initially expected to be completed by December 2024, but the PCB missed the deadline. The new target is January 25, and it remains to be seen whether the ICC will approve the venues for the prestigious tournament.
The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) will host India’s matches during the event. India will begin their Champions Trophy campaign on February 20 against Bangladesh. They will then face Pakistan on February 23 and New Zealand on March 2.
