ICC asks PCB to cancel Champions Trophy tour in PoK | Cricket Information

NEW DELHI: In a major setback to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) has cancelled the Champions Trophy trophy tour within the cities of Skardu, Hunza, and Muzaffarabad, situated within the area of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
It’s understood that the ICC is but to formalise the plan for the trophy tour however PCB appeared to have jumped the gun by saying the schedule.

The PCB introduced on Thursday the schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 trophy tour, which was initially set to begin on November 16 in Islamabad.
“Prepare, Pakistan! The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 trophy tour kicks off in Islamabad on 16 November, additionally visiting scenic journey locations like Skardu, Murree, Hunza and Muzaffarabad. Catch a glimpse of the trophy which Sarfaraz Ahmed lifted in 2017 at The Oval, from 16-24 November,” PCB had posted on X, earlier known as Twitter, on Thursday.

Although the ICC is but to announce the ultimate schedule of the Champions Trophy, the trophy arrived in Pakistan on Thursday for a tour of the nation starting November 16.
The trophy has arrived at a time when the ICC has sought a response from the PCB on internet hosting the distinguished occasion in a hybrid mannequin following India’s refusal to journey to the nation for the event.