The Pakistani Cricket Board (PCB) has identifies the Lahore as the preferred venue to host all of India's matches in the ICC Championships Trophy that scheduled for February 2025.

The proposal had been prepares and sent to the International Cricket Council (ICC) for considerations and approvals of matches. The final decision regarding the selection of the venue will be taken at the ICC Board meeting in July, which will be held in The Sri Lanka.

Initially, PCB suggested Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi as possible venues for the tournament. However after deliberations and consultations by PCB boards, Lahore emerged as the preferred choice. The decisions where centralized the matches in Lahore is aimed at streamlining logistics, ensuring the best security's solutions and improving the overall tournaments experienced for players, officials and spectators.


PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed the board's unwavering commitment to conduct successful tournaments in Pakistan and said the talks with the ICC were aimed at resolving security issues and implementing the necessary stadium upgrades. should be brought in, with the main focus on securing them.
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The proposals to host India's matches in Lahore is a major improvement in cricket diplomacy betweenBilateral cricket relations between these two countries have been strained due to politics, which led to a hiatus in cricket competitions since the 2012/2013 season, which is about to end.


However, the PCB is optimistically about the possibilities of restoring the cricket's bonds throughout the championship trophy, that will be transcend geopolitical boundaries and showcase the spirit and unity of the sport.

With the preparations for the Championship Trophy going on in full swing, the PCB continues to work closely with the relevant stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation and compliance of international standards and talks with the ICC. Various aspects including scheduling, broadcast rights, ticketing arrangements and covid-19 protocols have been considered in the discussions to ensure a smooth and successful tournament.