ICC Champions Trophy is one of the most popular cricket tournaments played at an international level. With the best eight teams from around the globe participating in the event, it has always been known for bringing excitement and anticipation among the fans.
The latest 2025 season or the tournament, scheduled in February and hosted by Pakistan, has already ignited the spark and excitement among fans.
However, despite the time getting closer, ICC is yet to announce a detailed schedule of the fixtures and events – putting both fans and stakeholders into a state of uncertainty and doubt.
The questions are speculating around ‘why the delay?’ Fans and critics are curious to know why ICC is delaying the schedule announcement when the dates for the event are so close. Looking at the ground situation, there could be many reasons leading to this delay.
However, geopolitical concerns lies on top of the list. Since the event is being hosted by Pakistan, a country known for its complicated political landscape, many nations are critical about the security of their players and team members.
In particular, India’s participation in the tournament is widely uncertain given the much strained bilateral relations of the two nations. The ICC is in continuous dialogue with both the nations to come up with a resolution. However, their resistance from coordination is delaying the announcement of the Champions Trophy schedule.
In addition to that, the lack of venue preparation might also be causing the delay. A world-class event as of Champions Trophy requires top-tier infrastructure and facility.
While Pakistan has hosted great international series over the years, an event like this one requires mega preparations. The readiness of venues is still not confirmed and the security protocols also seem under assessment, putting the schedule for tournament on hold.
The fans are eagerly waiting for the schedule to release with every tick of the clock. Reports suggest that ICC will soon make an announcement, putting all the speculations around the delay at rest.