After nearly 30 years since its last major event, Pakistan is hosting the ICC Champions Trophy starting February 19. The last such hosting was the 1996 Cricket World Cup, marking Sri Lanka's win. The tournament, featuring top teams like Australia and India, comes amid fraught relations with India, which will play its matches in Dubai due to a government stance since the 2008 attacks. Despite challenges, the PCB views the hosting of 11 of the 15 matches as a major achievement, hoping to restore cricketing glory and national pride.
Pakistan is set to host the ICC Champions Trophy after nearly three decades, featuring top cricketing nations, yet strained relations with India complicate the event.
The last time Pakistan hosted a major global cricket event was in 1996 when Sri Lanka secured its first World Cup victory at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Although India will not participate in matches on Pakistani soil owing to longstanding tensions, the hybrid model allows for cricketing camaraderie under certain conditions.
The PCB celebrates the opportunity to host the majority of the tournament matches, signifying a return to prominence for Pakistani cricket amidst ongoing challenges.
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