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The Champions League 2025 trophy was expected to be a historic occasion for Pakistan’s cricket, as it was the first CPI tournament in the country for years. However, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had to endure great losses to host the tournament.
Reports say that the PCB spent a massive amount of 869 Crore INR to host the tournament opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand hosts. It also turned out to be the only completed party in Pakistan in the country.
PCB Champions Trophy Losses increase to record amount
Pakistan’s leg of the tournament was welcomed in three cities: Lahore, Rawalpindi and Karachi. According to The Telegraph, the PCB spent a total of 18 billion PKR (about $ 58 million) on updating each of the three precincts that hosted the Pakistan tournament.
It is 50 percent more than its total budget. The PCB also spent $ 40 million on event preparations. However, they obtained income of only $ 6 million as part of the accommodation fee, ticket sales and sponsorships.
As a result, the Council suffered a total loss of about $ 85 million to house the prestigious tournament. Its total loss represents a massive 85% of its budget, which is much more than its expectations.
Pakistan played only a lonely game in the home tournament, which was against New Zealand in Karachi. Her second group game was against India, who played in Dubai due to the hybrid model of the tournament.
Green’s men should play their last game in Rawalpindi against Bangladesh. However, the game was washed due to heavy rain. Pakistan was already out of the tournament before the group’s final game against Bangladesh, but was looking for a consolation victory.
The players face the repercussions
The players were made to face the consequences of the losses caused during the tournament. Recently, a report appeared that players’ match expenses in the T20 National Championship was reduced by 90 percent.
According to the Pakistan’s “Dawn” newspaper, party rates were reduced from 40,000 INR to 10,000 INR without any announcement from the Council. However, the President of the Council intervened in this regard and rejected the decision.
“The PCB had recently reduced the 40,000 to 10,000 ₹ matching costs without any official announcements … However, PCB President Mohsin Naqvi intervened, rejecting the decision and directed by the Council’s home cricket department to evaluate the matter,” said Alba.
“Although the PCB has not yet officially revealed the revised amount, sources indicate that it has set at 30,000 ₹ per game, 10,000 ₹ less than last year,” the report added.
Pakistan Trophy Campaign
Pakistan had an unpleasant tournament in the champions trophy. It was expected to do well as it was the first ICC tournament in its country in 29 years.
However, the players could not keep up to date with the country’s expectations, as they crashed outside the group stage in losing in front of New Zealand and India in their first two games respectively.
His third game against Bangladesh was washed due to the rain and finally the last group finished. India became the possible champions, as they defeated New Zealand in the final in Dubai.
