ICC Cricket Live Today: Pakistan's Name Omitted from Champions Trophy Logo
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be a highly competitive tournament, with the top teams in the world vying for the championship title. With the controversy surrounding the logo, the tournament is likely to be closely watched, not just for the cricket, but also for the developments off the field.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has faced criticism for allegedly omitting Pakistan's name from the Champions Trophy 2025 logo during the match between India and Bangladesh, sparking backlash on social media and prompting the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to seek an explanation.
The incident occurred during the live broadcast of the match, where the logo featured the host nation's name during the opening match in Karachi, but was noticeably absent during the India vs Bangladesh match. This inconsistency has raised concerns over the handling of the tournament, which has been a contentious issue due to the PCB's demand to host every game in Pakistan, while the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) insisted on neutral venues for India's matches.
The ICC initially attributed the issue to a technical error, but the PCB remains dissatisfied with the explanation. The incident has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many users calling out the ICC for the mistake. A sports journalist described the act as "petty" and expressed disappointment that the ICC has yet to respond to the controversy. The issue is set to continue, with India facing Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will feature the top 8 ODI teams, divided into two groups of four, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. The tournament will be broadcast live in India on JioHotstar, Star Sports Network, and Sports18, and tickets for India's matches can be bought on the official ICC website. The prize money for the tournament is $6.9 million, with the winning team receiving $2.24 million.
As the tournament progresses, the controversy surrounding the omission of Pakistan's name from the logo is likely to continue, with the PCB seeking a satisfactory explanation from the ICC. The incident has raised questions about the handling of the tournament and the relationship between the ICC and the PCB.