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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - Current (realistic) State of Hosting Grounds

Gaddafi Stadium right now going through massive upgradation, although too little too late, because anything which remains during the tournament, would definitely bring disgrace to Pakistan as hosts, as currently this tournament is hybrid-ly hosted by Pakistan and the UAE (Dubai stadium to be precisely)

Country should have had come first instead of self

Champions Trophy is going to initiated from February 2025
but just view it is 28th December, 2024; and still NBCS is 
in grey structures

Because if country was priority, they would had initiated upgradation during Ramiz Raja tenure, instead they (the PCB) wasted massive time, (India is just taking advantage, but it should be confessed that India benefitted from us), I personally felt, Pakistan should have reacted the time (2021), things must have been much better instead of last minute haphazard upgradation, on the contrary, India at the time of 2011 Cricket World Cup, started renovation of their cricketing grounds at 2008, including Wankhede and Chennai, while Pakistan was hosting Asia Cup 2008, where after this tournament, hosting rights of Pakistan from ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 were taken away from Pakistan, but still Pakistan didn't learn from their mistakes.

We are good in pointing fingers

This is a case of generational critique that focuses on blaming others rather than learning from past mistakes and committing to continuous improvement. It highlights a tendency toward narcissism, which hinders the support and promotion of junior members in various contexts.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - The resolution of the India-Pakistan Champions Trophy standoff a win? Not even close!

The cricketing world is abuzz with controversy as India refuses to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, while Pakistan reciprocates by declining to visit India for the ICC World T20 2026. This tit-for-tat standoff has fans and analysts questioning the very role of the International Cricket Council (ICC). We've often heard whispers that the ICC has been reduced to a mere event management firm, but with these recent developments, can it even claim that title anymore? The tension between these two cricketing giants has thrown a wrench into the gears of international cricket, highlighting the ICC's struggle to manage and mediate between its member nations. The excitement of global tournaments is being overshadowed by political and diplomatic spats, leaving fans disheartened and the sport itself at a crossroads. As the ICC grapples with these challenges, one has to wonder: is it still the governing body we once revered, or has it become a powerless entity caught in the middle of geopolitical strife? The future of international cricket hangs in the balance, and the world is watching closely.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - fight between Pakistan's partnership model vs India's hybrid model

Even today, Pakistan and India have been clashing as if fighting for a profound cause. However, Pakistan's fight is more legitimate since this is the first ICC tournament to be hosted on Pakistani soil since 1996—nearly 30 years since our last ICC event. 

But why?

India is capitalizing on its cricket economy, but what is Pakistan offering? Are we investing in media or other areas that could strengthen our negotiating position? It seems not. If we look at Karachi, for instance, we see roads being built, demolished, and repaired again just to show some semblance of activity, creating a superficial justification for actions. In contrast, Indian YouTube videos highlight a win-win situation for India, leaving Pakistan embarrassed.

We are giving chances to our opponents instead of negotiating effectively and timely. 

Learning from our opponents is something we are currently missing. One major aspect ruling the cricketing world is broadcasting. Unfortunately, the official broadcaster for ICC is the same as for BCCI, and similarly, Sri Lanka's and Bangladesh's official broadcasters are also associated with India. We need to understand how India built its cricket economy while Pakistan acts like our elderly individuals obsessed with real estate, turning Karachi into a real-estate wasteland. Benefitting from real estate doesn’t mean a one-size-fits-all solution.

Consider cricket's broadcast. 

Even England’s tour to New Zealand featured acknowledgements in New Zealand's local language, yet Pakistan's broadcasts lack such representation of Urdu or domestic languages. We need to promote Urdu and other Pakistani languages in our broadcasts.

Regarding Pakistan’s innovations, uniqueness catches the eye, but our broadcasts have been monotonous and lacking in continuous improvements, such as incorporating technical innovations to captivate TV audiences. Our infrastructure woes are evident; Pakistan's cricket stadiums often look caged, especially Karachi's, unlike the upgraded Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, which now resembles the open look of NMS in Ahmedabad. We need to focus on optics and presentations, not just in broadcasting but also in the appearance of our cricket grounds to international viewers.

We need unique broadcasts with statistically accurate information associated with Pakistan. A continuous training mechanism for cricket broadcasters should be implemented. We know Harsha Bhogle and Ravi Shastri, but apart from Ramiz Raja, who do we know in Pakistan?

Documentaries are another area where we lag. SuperSport, Willow TV, and Sky Sports (both British and New Zealand Cricket) rely on documentaries. During the recently concluded England tour to Pakistan, Sky Sports made documentaries, but nothing came from Transgroup (the official broadcaster of Pakistan cricket). During Australia's tour to South Africa, Steve Smith and David Warner were documented amid the ball-tampering scandal, yet we, Pakistanis, fail to document our own stories, preferring noise over substance.

India can harness the hybrid model because they have a checkmate over Pakistan. Pakistan didn’t create alternative mechanisms, allowing India to capitalize on its authority. It’s time we teach positive intentions instead of superficial show-offs. We need a strategic and assertive approach to reclaim our standing and ensure our rightful place in the global cricketing arena.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - and Pakistani media شعبدے بازی

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As I have mentioned in one of my previous blog posts, media, especially Pakistani media has been responsible for creating this mess, because while reports are being released regarding Mohsin Naqvi Sahab's visit to Dubai regarding the ICC meeting, end up face-saving because he is not only PCB's chief but also part of a political party currently ruling Pakistan, has an excuse for creating a goodwill for him in Pakistan.

Although I might be sounding like an Indian, but...

I agree with one of the Indian anchors that after 1996, how many multi-national tournaments have we hosted? apart from the recently coming NZ and South Africa tri-nation series? I personally observed a lack of intention from Pakistan, although there is an excuse that from 2009 to 2019, Pakistan couldn't host a game on its soil, but still, related to South Africa's apartheid, they invested in their infrastructure, did we reciprocate accordingly? and worked on our infrastructure? I remember India started upgrading their majority stadiums for the 2011 ICC CWC in 2008, whereas we started 4 months ago, whereas today's first of December, so it is evident that we Pakistanis only believe in شعبدے بازی instead of constructive criticism
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - My say on this saga

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My feelings about the decision to not host the Champions Trophy are entirely my personal opinion and reflect a deep sense of pride in reclaiming the integrity of the country. It’s understandable to see the hosting of such a prestigious event as a way to showcase Pakistan's capabilities and improvements to the international community. 

The way sporting events can influence perceptions of safety and stability is significant, especially when it comes to a sport as beloved as cricket in Pakistan. The investment in security and hospitality highlights the progress made in these areas, and it's frustrating when those efforts aren't recognized in decisions about hosting major events.

The frustration with the hybrid model or relocation is also understandable but also it is something void of national integrity; it feels like a missed opportunity to reclaim Pakistan’s place in the cricketing world. Hosting the Champions Trophy could have been a powerful statement about the resilience and passion of Pakistanis, not just in cricket but on a national level.

What do you think are the next steps for Pakistan Cricket Board and the government to advocate for hosting major events in the future? It must feel crucial to find ways to effectively communicate Pakistan's progress and capability to the global cricket community.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - the drama continues

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Oh, the charade of diplomacy and pretense continues with India throwing a wrench in Pakistan's plans to host the 2025 Champions Trophy. The ICC Board, in its magnanimous wisdom, has generously granted the PCB extra time to devise a feasible plan amidst India's stubborn refusal to set foot on Pakistani soil. The deadline for this absurd conundrum's resolution looms within the next 24-48 hours. Friday’s ICC Board meeting, a hasty affair lasting under 15 minutes, aimed to untangle the mess surrounding the eight-team tournament. PCB’s chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, journeyed to Dubai for this theatrical performance, though most attendees preferred the safety of their online cocoons. In a surreal twist, a few member boards will now join ICC leadership, PCB, and BCCI to hammer out an agreement that won't offend anyone's delicate sensibilities. Rumors suggest that clandestine discussions have been ongoing, with further negotiations scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Naqvi, ever the diplomat, has expressed willingness to entertain BCCI’s grievances about traveling to Pakistan, a sentiment he’s now compelled to act upon. Before any grand proposal can be finalized, it must navigate the labyrinthine bureaucracies of both Indian and Pakistani governments. India's government has outright barred their team from traveling, prompting the PCB to insist that any decisions must have their government's blessing. The ICC Board, a pantheon of representatives from all 12 Full Member countries, met with three fantastical options for the tournament's fate: 

Right now, situation tilted in balance for the fate of
ICC Champions Trophy

1. The hybrid model: Most matches in Pakistan, with India’s games held elsewhere. 
2. The tournament entirely outside Pakistan, though the PCB retains hosting rights. 
3. The entire event in Pakistan, sans India. 

The PCB has resolutely opposed the hybrid model, though whispers of conditional acceptance have surfaced, possibly involving a quid pro quo for future ICC events in India. Naqvi, coy as ever, hinted that government approval is paramount, maintaining the stance of acting in Pakistan’s best interest. One board director confided to ESPNcricinfo that the hybrid model might be the only viable solution. With the tournament set to commence in less than 90 days on February 19, venues in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi are poised to host the games. Yet, the hybrid option necessitates an additional venue outside Pakistan. The ICC Board had approved a match schedule in October, but India's travel prohibition remains a stubborn hurdle. India’s reluctance to travel was only made public this month when the BCCI informed the ICC, delaying the official schedule launch previously slated for November 11. The PCB has been clamoring for detailed justifications from the BCCI, insisting on a written explanation. India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, in a masterpiece of diplomatic evasion, cited "security concerns" for the decision. "Refer to the BCCI statement," the spokesperson deflected during a routine press briefing. "They mentioned security concerns, making it unlikely for the team to travel." Yet, the BCCI has remained mum, avoiding any public discourse on the matter, and deftly passing the decision-making buck to the Indian government. In this theater of the absurd, the saga of the 2025 Champions Trophy hosting rights rolls on, with Pakistan's national interests caught in the crossfire of political maneuvering and bureaucratic posturing.

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PCB Firmly Rejects Hybrid Model for Champions Trophy

Could we see such scenes at Gaddafi?

India's attempts to undermine Pakistan's hosting of the Champions Trophy are escalating, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) using backdoor diplomacy and Indian media to cast doubts about the security situation in Pakistan. 

Despite there being no official communication from the BCCI to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the Indian media has been perpetuating a narrative that the Indian team is hesitant to travel to Pakistan for the tournament. However, the PCB has reiterated its commitment to hosting the tournament in Pakistan, refusing to accept a hybrid model.

The PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, emphasized that the BCCI has not raised any formal objections regarding India's participation in the tournament. Naqvi also pointed out that Pakistan has made significant concessions to India in the past, including travelling to India for the ODI World Cup in 2023 despite India's refusal to reciprocate for the Asia Cup.

It appears that India's reluctance to send its team to Pakistan is driven by its own internal politics rather than any valid security concerns. The PCB has assured that all necessary facilities and security arrangements will be made to ensure the smooth conduct of the tournament.

Naqvi, who is also the Pakistan interior minister, emphasized that politics should not be allowed to interfere with sporting events. He stated that Pakistan will not make any exceptions for India in the future if they fail to reciprocate the hospitality and goodwill shown by Pakistan.

Critical Analysis:

This episode highlights the complex dynamics of India-Pakistan relations, with cricket often used as a pawn in their geopolitics. India's attempt to deflect attention from its own reluctance to travel to Pakistan by using the media and raising unsubstantiated security concerns is a classic case of diplomatic gamesmanship.

By using the Indian media to create a narrative that Pakistan is not a suitable host, the BCCI is attempting to deflect pressure from its own government and public to avoid travelling to Pakistan. However, the PCB's stance remains unambiguous: if India does not send its team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, Pakistan will reassess its participation in future tournaments in India.

Using sports as a diplomatic tool is nothing new, but it is particularly egregious in this case. India's actions are a clear attempt to undermine Pakistan's reputation and credibility as a host country, while simultaneously trying to politicize the event to its advantage.

Ultimately, the success of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan will depend on the cooperation and goodwill of all participating teams, including India. However, if India continues to play politics with cricket, it may find itself increasingly isolated in the international sporting community.

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ICC Champions Trophy - nothing but an example of how wars are going to be done in future

"Discover the truth behind the Champions Trophy 2025 controversy—click here to read more!"

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I know it is a cricketing blog and I might sound like Mr. Zaid Hamid. Still, the fact is when I am joining all the missing pieces of the puzzle, things aren't adding up if we recall ourselves, India is right in their stance since they haven't uttered anything from their end, but instead, like I mentioned a term in one of my previous (blog post) pieces, Indian media is translating their government and their cricket board's stance, otherwise utter silence from their government and their cricket board.

Whereas our side of the media?

Like the image on your right-hand side, Pakistan media made a similar sort of mess up, instead of being quiet and doing the reconciliation from behind the back doors, they are to be blamed for all of the havoc and torture, we have been experiencing in past one month, without any سر and پیر of the real issue, India has been playing a distraction game just like famous character in one of the Bollywood movie "3 Idiots", there was a character named "Chatur", who used to distract students during "Chand Raat" before actual exams, whereas he used to study, this is what Pakistani media did to Pakistan's interests.

Why have we been hype oriented?

The following screenshot provides a reality check, highlighting the direction our society is heading. Instead of comparing ourselves with neighbouring countries, it’s clear that their interest levels and standards differ significantly from ours. When I compared the thought processes of Pakistani and Indian journalists, it became evident that Indian journalists are far ahead. This comparison reveals a stark difference in the media's effectiveness. What problems has our media resolved? Instead, they have muddled Pakistani interests, spreading chaos rather than clarity.

While assertiveness is commendable, using it to undermine our own people and compromise national interests is detrimental. Our media has created havoc in the minds of their audiences, leaving crucial issues unresolved and hidden. If we point fingers at India, we must also question ourselves: Who allowed them to exploit our weaknesses?

Problem solution matrix

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - still in jeopardy

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The ICC Board is set to convene next week for an emergency meeting to discuss the fate of the 2025 Champions Trophy. According to ESPNcricinfo, the single-point agenda for the meeting, likely to be held on November 26, is to reach a consensus on whether a hybrid model should be adopted for the tournament, with matches being spread between Pakistan, the host country, and a second overseas venue, yet to be confirmed. Several sources have confirmed this development to ESPNcricinfo, although an ICC spokesperson stated there has been no official communication regarding next week's meeting. How many boards have been informed of the meeting remains to be seen. A PCB official also indicated they had yet to receive any such information. The ICC Board comprises representatives from the 12 Full Member countries, three representatives from Associates, an independent director, along with the ICC chairman and CEO. The emergency meeting has been called following the BCCI's communication to the ICC that the Indian government has denied Rohit Sharma's team permission to travel to Pakistan. This decision was communicated only a fortnight ago. The PCB was awarded hosting rights for the eight-team ODI tournament three years ago, in November 2021, and has been steadfast in its stance to conduct the entire event in Pakistan, specifically at the venues in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. Accepting this hybrid model undermines Pakistan’s national integrity and sets a dangerous precedent. This is Pakistan's lone opportunity to host an ICC event since 1996, and allowing India to dictate terms not only disrespects the host nation but also diminishes the significance of hosting rights. If Pakistan accepts this model, it will send a clear message that its sovereignty and decisions can be easily compromised, eroding the respect and authority that the country holds on the international stage. Pakistan must stand firm to protect its integrity and ensure that the Champions Trophy is hosted entirely within its borders, as originally planned.

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