ICC Delegation to Review Pakistan's Champions Trophy Preparations

An ICC delegation will visit Pakistan this month to inspect preparations for the Champions Trophy. They will discuss the event's tentative schedule with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Final decisions, including India's participation, are pending. The delegation will also review security, broadcasting, and venue arrangements.

An ICC delegation is scheduled to visit Pakistan this month to assess the preparations for the upcoming Champions Trophy. They will also discuss the tentative schedule of the event with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

According to a source familiar with the situation, the PCB has not yet been informed about which ICC officials will be visiting or which departments they represent. However, it is expected that the event schedule will be discussed in detail.

The PCB had previously sent a tentative schedule to the ICC, suggesting that Lahore be made the base for the Indian team. The participating boards have seen the schedule, but some adjustments are still needed before it is finalized and officially announced, the source said.

One significant variable is whether the Indian team will receive permission from its government to play in Pakistan, which is a major factor in the schedule's finalization.

During their visit, the ICC delegation will inspect the development work at the Champions Trophy venues in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. They will also hold meetings with security officials and revisit broadcasting arrangements, team hotels, and travel itineraries.

As BCCI secretary Jay Shah is set to assume the role of ICC chairman from December 1, the source indicated that the release of the Champions Trophy schedule will be delayed, similar to last year's World Cup in India.

(With inputs from agencies.)