ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan's punishment' ends as cricket is back
Briefly

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, beginning in Karachi, marks the significant return of international cricket to Pakistan after nearly 30 years. Former captains Inzamam-ul-Haq, Misbah-ul-Haq, and Aamer Sohail express the excitement among fans and the importance of the event for reviving Pakistan's love for cricket, which had diminished due to security concerns following the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan team. Misbah highlighted the detrimental effect of playing internationally in the UAE instead of home grounds, emphasizing the importance of live matches for fans and the younger generation of cricketers.
Right now, everyone is talking about the Champions Trophy in schools, houses, markets, offices, everywhere.
For fans and young cricketers to see the stars playing live is a big deal; not having that meant the whole cricket machinery was jammed.
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