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Although the ICC is but to announce the ultimate schedule of the Champions Trophy, it flew the trophy to Pakistan on Thursday for a tour of the nation starting November 16. Based on a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official, the trophy tour would start from Skardu in northern Pakistan. “The tour will cowl main Pakistani cities the place the Champions Trophy matches are set to be performed,” the official stated.
The trophy has arrived at a time when the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) has sought a response from the PCB on internet hosting the celebrated occasion in a hybrid mannequin following India’s refusal to journey to the nation for the match.
The trophy was presupposed to be unveiled in Lahore earlier this month however the ceremony was postponed after India knowledgeable the ICC that it would not be sending its crew to Pakistan, and in addition due to the smog scenario within the metropolis.
However, on Thursday, the trophy was lastly dropped at Islamabad from Dubai by the ICC officers.
The tour, which can conclude on November 24, is a part of the ICC’s effort to construct pleasure across the Champions Trophy, set to happen from February 19 to March 9 subsequent yr.
The ICC is but to make an official announcement or touch upon India’s refusal to play in Pakistan.
“What’s the function of this trophy tour when nobody actually is aware of at which venues the match will likely be held and whether or not Pakistan and India will play towards one another within the occasion,” former Check captain Moin Khan stated.
He added that the cricket followers have been awaiting the ultimate schedule of the match.
“Unusual having a trophy tour with out the schedule being introduced,” he added.
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