Chairman Ramiz Raja, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced with gratitude that Pakistan has got the hosting rights for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. Ramiz said that hosting such a prestigious tournament is a matter of great pride and it will help develop the game even further in the country.
This will be the first time in almost thirty years that Pakistan will host a major ICC event. The last time Pakistan hosted an ICC event was back in 1996 when the country hosted the ICC Cricket World Cup alongside India and Sri Lanka. Therefore it is a milestone for the Pakistani team and overall for the nation.
Indeed it will present a great opportunity for Pakistan to show the world not only that they have the required tools to host international cricket matches but also to show the real image of Pakistan. Ramiz said that the news has excited millions of Pakistani cricket fans and they welcome the cricketing world with open arms.
Further, he thanked the International Cricket Council for taking a leap of faith and awarding Pakistan the hosting rights for a major ICC event. And also said that while the PCB is delighted at the news, he feels especially happy for the fans who have been deprived of international cricket in their own backyard.
Ramiz has given a short interview to ICC where he expressed his emotions after Pakistan was awarded the hosting rights.
