Champions Trophy: PCB approaches Pakistan government after India rule out travelling

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) approaches Pakistan government to seek approval to host the Champions Trophy in Pakistan

PCB to seek government approval to host Champions Trophy after India rule out travelling

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approached the Pakistan government to seek approval to host the Champions Trophy in Pakistan after India ruled out travelling to the country.

The Champions Trophy is a major international cricket tournament that is held every four years. The tournament was originally scheduled to be held in India in 2021, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The PCB is now exploring the possibility of hosting the tournament in Pakistan in 2023. However, the PCB will need to get the approval of the Pakistan government before it can proceed with its plans.

The PCB is confident that it can provide a safe and secure environment for the tournament. The PCB has already hosted a number of international cricket matches in Pakistan in recent years, including the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

The PCB is also confident that it can attract a large number of fans to the tournament. Cricket is a very popular sport in Pakistan, and the PCB believes that the Champions Trophy would be a great opportunity to showcase the country to the world.

The PCB is expected to submit its proposal to the Pakistan government in the coming weeks. The government will then have to decide whether or not to approve the PCB's request.

If the government approves the PCB's request, the Champions Trophy will be the first major international cricket tournament to be held in Pakistan since the 1996 World Cup.