Pakistan cricket nice Wasim Akram stunned his countrymen with an look throughout a latest Coke Studio occasion. With the Champions Trophy in his hand, Akram thanked the viewers for remaining seated on the venue, as he narrated the excessive expectations he has for subsequent yr’s occasion. Although the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) is but to substantiate the mannequin during which the match will probably be held, in addition to its schedule, Akram appeared assured of internet hosting your entire match within the nation subsequent yr.
“I want to thank everybody. Your ardour is typical Pakistani ardour. That is the Champions Trophy which is going on in Pakistan,” Akram mentioned. Additional throughout his speech, the legendary speedster mentioned that “Pakistan is able to host the Champions Trophy”.
– Liked the vibe & ardour of the group… #Cokestudio x #ChampionsTrophy × #ICC pic.twitter.com/vWZfRgz2yv
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) December 10, 2024
The way forward for the Champions Trophy has been left unsure after India held its stance of not sending the boys’s crew to Pakistan for subsequent yr’s marquee occasion, citing “safety issues.” Alternatively, Pakistan has stayed adamant about internet hosting your entire match with out the prospect of a hybrid mannequin.
After weeks of stalemate, latest studies have advised a possible breakthrough has been revamped the way forward for the Champions Trophy.
In keeping with latest studies, the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have reportedly reached an in-principle settlement to undertake a hybrid mannequin for international tournaments hosted in Pakistan or India till 2027.
This mannequin would permit each nations to play their video games at ICC tournaments hosted by the opposite nation at a impartial venue. Though sources confirmed the settlement to ESPNcricinfo, the PCB, the official host of the 2025 Champions Trophy, has not publicly commented, solely that discussions are ongoing.
In keeping with ESPNcricinfo, the settlement was reportedly reached after conferences between new ICC Chair Jay Shah and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi in Dubai.
These discussions came about alongside a courtesy board assembly organized by Shah throughout his go to to the ICC headquarters in his new function. A proper Board assembly to debate the Champions Trophy was scheduled for Saturday, however the assembly was postponed.
With ANI Inputs
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