The fate of the next year’s ICC Champions Trophy hosted by Pakistan is uncertain after India refused to travel to the country. The ICC will convene a meeting this week to discuss next steps for the tournament, as India has declined to participate in Pakistan due to security concerns and political tensions between the two countries. The PCB has rejected suggestions for a neutral venue and insists on holding the tournament in Pakistan as per the original schedule. Pakistan has assured that they have successfully hosted top teams in recent years, dispelling any security fears. The last time Pakistan hosted a major ICC event was in 1996 when they co-hosted the World Cup. Pakistan are the defending champions of the ICC Champions Trophy, having won the tournament in 2017. The PCB remains hopeful for a resolution that will allow the tournament to proceed as planned, as they cite their successful hosting of other international teams in recent years. India has not visited Pakistan for a cricket series since 2008, and their matches against Pakistan only take place in multi-team ICC events. The upcoming ICC meeting will determine the future of the Champions Trophy and whether an alternative solution can be reached to accommodate all participating teams.
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ICC to decide Pakistan’s fate in Champions Trophy on November 29
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