ICC Delegation to Inspect Pakistan for Champions Trophy Preparations
A five-member delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) will arrive in Karachi on September 17, 2024, for an inspection visit ahead of next year’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan. The delegation includes top officials from the ICC’s Events and Security Departments, as well as the General Manager Cricket and Production Manager.
The ICC delegation’s primary objective is to discuss the tentative schedule for the tournament, which was prepared and submitted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) several months ago. A key aspect of the schedule is the allocation of matches to Lahore, where the Indian team is expected to play all their games.
The delegation will also address the possibility of the Indian government not allowing the Indian team to travel to Pakistan. In such a scenario, alternative arrangements will need to be considered.
During their visit, the delegation will inspect ongoing construction work in Karachi and review team hotel arrangements. They will also travel to Islamabad and Lahore for similar inspections.
The ICC Security Manager will hold briefings with Pakistani security officials to assess the security measures in place for the tournament.
The ICC’s decision on the final schedule and tournament arrangements will be announced in due course.
