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The ICC Trophy 2025 champions will start without opening ceremonies due to the late arrival of two Marquee teams, which should start on February 19. Although official announcement has never been published, earlier reports suggest that the ceremony has planned a host nation.
The 2025 champion trophy, which contains the top eight games, will be played from February 19 to March 9. Pakistan is the official host of the tournament, with matches held in Karachi, Rawalpindi and Lahore. However, Indian games, including knockout matches, will be played in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to start without opening ceremony
Before the mega tournament begins, the host nation usually organizes a big event with all the team captains. These include a group photo and a press conference discussing their expectations. The champion trophy was expected to participate in this traditional gathering.
However, the upcoming Marquee event will begin without opening ceremonies due to England and Australia delayed arrivals, according to their schedules dedicated ICC. The conference of traditional captains and photoshop were canceled and Rohit Sharma will not travel to Karachi.
England will arrive in Lahore on February 18, while Australia will need to land on February 19th. Bangladesh, and India will reach Dubai on February 15, and Afghanistan will arrive in Islamabad on February 12th.
New Zealand, Pakistan and South Africa will already be in Pakistan after playing the TRI-NATION series from February 8 to 14 to 14 February.
ICC and PCB Deem Champions Ceremony Ceremony
According to a news report, England opted for a one -week break after their white ball series in India, which ends on February 12th. Australia, currently playing a test series on Sri Lanka, will sooner take a four -day vacation before heading to Lahore. ICC and PCB considered that it was impossible to organize the opening ceremony.
“While ICC and PCB have shown interest in organizing opening ceremonies, the arrangement of England and Australia’s arrival, taking into account the management of their players’ work loads, prevent any events from maintaining any event before the tournament starts,” ICC source, speaking, provided anonymity, he told News for News .
England and Australia retreat from warming matches
England and Australia gave up warming due to late arrivals. Both teams want to get into the champion trophy after they have finished their set series. PCB has confirmed that the discussions about the opening ceremony have taken place with the ICC, but the official announcement has not been published.
“We have never confirmed the opening ceremony, because it is not officially scheduled, nor did it be confirmed by the ICC. It has always been ongoing,” PCB Source explained.
“Although we expressed the desire to host the introductory event, it was always clear that any such ceremony would require the participation of all teams, which, given the current arrival schedules, is not possible,” the PCB source concluded.
