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Karachi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is yet to announce the final schedule of the Champions Trophy but it on Thursday sent the trophy to Pakistan for its tour of the country starting November 16. According to a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official, the trophy's tour will begin from Skardu in northern Pakistan. "The tour will pass through major Pakistani cities where the Champions Trophy matches are to be played," the official said.
The trophy has arrived at a time when the ICC has sought a response from the PCB on hosting the prestigious tournament in a 'hybrid model' after India refused to travel to the country for the tournament. The trophy was scheduled to be unveiled in Lahore earlier this month. However, the ceremony was postponed after India informed the ICC that it would not send its team to Pakistan and due to smog conditions in the city. But the trophy was finally brought from Dubai to Islamabad by ICC officials on Thursday.
The tour, which will end on November 24, is part of the ICC's effort to build excitement for the Champions Trophy to be held from February 19 to March 9 next year. The ICC is yet to make any official announcement or comment on India's refusal to play in Pakistan.
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