ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Tournament Update
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to kick off on Feb 19, with the matchup between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium, Karachi. The tournament makes a brief return since 2017, with 15 matches to be played in a hybrid format across UAE and Pakistan. Let’s take a look at the latest ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Tournament Update.
England to Boycott Afghanistan Match?
More than 160 UK politicians have urged the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) to boycott their upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 match against Afghanistan.
They believe this call needs to be taken in response to the Taliban’s oppressive governing policies, particularly banning women’s participation in sports since 2021. These actions by the Taliban have led to concerns that the Afghanistan Cricket Board is breaching International Cricket Council (ICC) regulations. Despite the appeals made by the UK politicians, ECB CEO Richard Gould has rejected this idea, stating that a coordinated stance across the ICC would have a more meaningful impact.
While the ECB condemns the Taliban’s treatment of women, it states that Afghanistan should continue competing in international cricket. The debate continues as some argue that playing Afghanistan may indirectly support the Taliban’s regime, but the ICC has yet to establish a clear policy on this topic.
ICC’s Role in the Cricketing World
ICC has been doing significantly impressive work in solving crises and making sure that fans enjoy cricket with pure joy. When we look at the dugout between BCCI and PCB, it seemed like the tournament would either get postponed or even canceled at some point.
As the global governing body of cricket, the ICC has played a major role in ensuring that international tournaments must not be canceled, even when facing challenges. The hybrid model they proposed shows their commitment to the sport’s evolution.
Given the current situation in Afghanistan, where women are banned from participation, and the ongoing shift towards a two-tier Test cricket structure, cricket fans must trust the ICC’s leadership. The ICC understands what’s best for the sport, prioritizing both global growth and the interests of fans, while navigating complex issues impacting cricket worldwide.
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