Indian Team given ‘supplementary charge’ in PCB’s Champions Trophy proposal

Reportedly, the Men in Blue have been provided a charge by PCB where all of their games will be played in Lahore, it is now all up to the BCCI

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has left it to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to convince the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to send the Indian Team to Pakistan so that they can participate in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Reportedly, the PCB has also offered a supplementary charge to the Indian Team in their Champions Trophy proposal which they presented to the ICC during the recent meetings in Colombo.

“The PCB now has done what was required of it as hosts of the Champions Trophy. It has submitted the draft schedule and format for the event and also submitted budget for the event,” PTI quoted a PCB insider as saying.

“It is now up to the ICC how soon they circulate, discuss and finalize the schedule of the Champions Trophy. The PCB for its part in the draft schedule has suggested hosting all of India’s games in Lahore including a semi-final (if India qualifies) and final,” the insider added.

Another source revealed that PCB has already submitted all the details in its expression of interest document with the ICC as hosts of the Champions Trophy.

“The PCB for its part has given in writing to the ICC about the tax modalities, venue selections and clearance from its government for the Indian team to be hosted in Pakistan for the mega event,” the source said.