ICC summons emergency board meeting over Champions Trophy stalemate: Indian media

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ICC summons emergency board meeting over Champions Trophy stalemate: Indian media


ISLAMABAD, NOV 22: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has summoned the emergency board meeting on November 26 (Tuesday) to decide the future of the highly anticipated Champions Trophy, which is originally slated to happen in Pakistan next year.

According to the Indian media reports surfaced on Friday, Pakistan, India and other member countries will ensure their participation in the meeting virtually.

The board meeting is expected to discuss the matters pertaining to the Champions Trophy’s scheduling and India’s refusal on travel to Pakistan for the mega-event.

– Sumair Ahmad appointed ICC Champions Trophy Tournament Director –

Separately, few days back, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the appointment of  Sumair Ahmad Syed as the Tournament Director for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to take place in Pakistan.

PCB chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi said: “Sumair is an exceptionally organised professional with a wealth of administrative expertise. Coupled with his unwavering passion for cricket, I am confident he will deliver an unforgettable ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for players, officials and fans alike.