SA vs PAK Match Preview

South Africa will host Pakistan in the first one-day international of the three-match series on Tuesday at Boland Park in Paarl. The home team will be confident heading into this match after defeating Pakistan in the recent three-match T20I series. The team's management will believe that the players will continue their performance with bat and ball. The visitors, on the other hand, will be low on confidence following their loss in the just-ended three-match T20I series. The team management is hoping that the team can make amends for their mistakes and put on a strong performance in this first game.

SA vs PAK Match Details

South Africa vs Pakistan – 2nd Match, ODI Match

Venue: Eurolux Boland Park, Paarl

Date & Time: 19th December 2024 at 05:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SA vs PAK Venue Stats

SA vs PAK Pitch Report

The pitch is usually good for batting. The first-inning average here is around 280. The surface is flat, with a nice pace and bounce. Bowlers will also notice good seam movement, especially with the new ball in play.

SA vs PAK Weather Report

With rain expected at the start of this match, the wicket may have something to offer the bowlers with the new ball.

SA vs PAK Last Five Matches

SA vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Social Media Drama After Day 3 of India vs Australia 3rd Test: Criticism, Sarcasm, and Rising Frustration

SA vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Temba Bavuma (C), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Ottneil Baartman

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Mohammad Rizwan (c &wk), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Abdullah Shafique, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed

Topmost Picks for SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Saim Ayub – Saim Ayub scored 129 runs in two innings to lead Pakistan's T20I series toward South Africa. He was also the team's top run-scorer in the previous ODI series against Zimbabwe.
• Abrar Ahmed – Abrar Ahmed was Pakistan's joint-highest wicket-taker during the T20I series against South Africa, with three wickets in two innings. In the most recent ODI match against Zimbabwe, he was the team's best bowler.

Top Picks – South Africa

• David Miller – David Miller was largely to blame for South Africa's first T20I victory over Pakistan, scoring 82 runs alone. He had a prolific ODI career spanning 149 innings, scoring 4458 runs at an average of 42.05.
• Kagiso Rabada – Kagiso Rabada served as a crucial bowler for South Africa, taking 157 wickets in 99 ODI innings. He also has an outstanding bowling average of 27.77 in his ODI career thus far.

SA vs PAK Probable Winners:

Given their recent form, host South Africa will be heavy favorites to defeat Pakistan. With players like Tristan Stubbs, Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, and Marco Jansen on the roster, the team's management will be hoping for a clinical performance with both bat and ball. Considering the team combination, South Africa is expected to win this match.

SA vs PAK Match Preview

South Africa will host Pakistan in the first one-day international of the three-match series on Tuesday at Boland Park in Paarl. The home team will be confident heading into this match after defeating Pakistan in the recent three-match T20I series. The team's management will believe that the players will continue their performance with bat and ball. The visitors, on the other hand, will be low on confidence following their loss in the just-ended three-match T20I series. The team management is hoping that the team can make amends for their mistakes and put on a strong performance in this first game.

SA vs PAK Match Details

South Africa vs Pakistan – 1st Match, ODI Match

Venue: Eurolux Boland Park, Paarl

Date & Time: 17th December 2024 at 05:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SA vs PAK Venue Stats

SA vs PAK Pitch Report

The pitch is usually good for batting. The first-inning average here is around 280. The surface is flat, with a nice pace and bounce. Bowlers will also notice good seam movement, especially with the new ball in play.

SA vs PAK Weather Report

With rain expected at the start of this match, the wicket may have something to offer the bowlers with the new ball.

SA vs PAK Last Five Matches

SA vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Social Media Drama After Day 3 of India vs Australia 3rd Test: Criticism, Sarcasm, and Rising Frustration

SA vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Temba Bavuma (C), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Ottneil Baartman

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Mohammad Rizwan (c &wk), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Abdullah Shafique, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed

Topmost Picks for SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Saim Ayub – Saim Ayub scored 129 runs in two innings to lead Pakistan's T20I series toward South Africa. He was also the team's top run-scorer in the previous ODI series against Zimbabwe.
• Abrar Ahmed – Abrar Ahmed was Pakistan's joint-highest wicket-taker during the T20I series against South Africa, with three wickets in two innings. In the most recent ODI match against Zimbabwe, he was the team's best bowler.

Top Picks – South Africa

• David Miller – David Miller was largely to blame for South Africa's first T20I victory over Pakistan, scoring 82 runs alone. He had a prolific ODI career spanning 149 innings, scoring 4458 runs at an average of 42.05.
• Kagiso Rabada – Kagiso Rabada served as a crucial bowler for South Africa, taking 157 wickets in 99 ODI innings. He also has an outstanding bowling average of 27.77 in his ODI career thus far.

SA vs PAK Probable Winners:

Given their recent form, host South Africa will be heavy favorites to defeat Pakistan. With players like Tristan Stubbs, Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, and Marco Jansen on the roster, the team's management will be hoping for a clinical performance with both bat and ball. Considering the team combination, South Africa is expected to win this match.

South Africa receive a major setback as 31-year-old Anrich Nortje sustains an injury in his left foot effectively forcing him out of action for the remainder of the ongoing T20I series. The main cause behind Nortje's injury has to do with his big toe. As a precautionary measure, he took no part in the first T20I as the medical team required more time to assess his condition.

Initially, it appeared to be a minor case of contusion (skin discoloration phenomenon) but that belief was brushed aside when subsequent scans revealed that the pacer had been carrying a fracture instead. Nortje is expected to consult with an orthopedic specialist to seek appropriate advice regarding his recovery.

See also: SA vs PAK 2nd T20I, Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today?

Uncapped Dayyaan Galiem has been added to South Africa's squad 

Nortje's foot injury has compelled South Africa to make a forced change in the middle of the T20I series. Uncapped seamer Dayyaan Galiem gets drafted into the South African T20I squad as a replacement for Nortje. The 27-year-old has 48 FC & List-A games and 60 T20 games under his belt. In addition, the seamer has made three appearances for Joburg Super Kings in the last season of the SA20.

What's next for Nortje?

This is Nortje's second injury in the space of 15 months. The 31-year-old was last seen in action in the Abu Dhabi T10 earlier this month but has yet to represent his side in an international fixture since the T20 World Cup final in June. It may be a while before we see him on the big stage again but there is still a window of opportunity left for him to make an impact before the Champions Trophy next year. 

Nortje is one of many South African bowlers who are reportedly encountering niggle problems. Notably, Gerald Coetzee and Lungi Ngidi have been sidelined until January with groin and hip issues respectively while Nandre Burger has been ruled out of the summer with a lower back stress fracture.

SA vs PAK Match Preview

South Africa will take on Pakistan in the second T20I of the series on Thursday at Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban. Heinrich Klaasen, the interim captain, will lead the team through the three-match series. The home team will be eager to turn their fortunes around after losing the previous T20I series to India. Pakistan, on the other hand, will have to adjust to the conditions in order to perform well against South Africa.

SA vs PAK Match Details

South Africa vs Pakistan – 2nd Match, T20I Match

Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion

Date & Time: 13th December 2024 at 09:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SA vs PAK Venue Stats

SA vs PAK Pitch Report

The pitch is usually good for batting. The first-inning average here is around 180. The surface is flat, with a nice pace and bounce. Bowlers will also notice good seam movement, especially with the new ball in play.

SA vs PAK Weather Report

With rain expected at the start of this match, the wicket may have something to offer the bowlers with the new ball.

SA vs PAK Last Five Matches

SA vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Lanka T10 Super League 2024: Complete fixtures and timings

SA vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Heinrich Klaasen (C & WK), Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Donovan Ferriera/Matthew Breetzke, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman, George Linde, Patrick Kruger

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed

Topmost Picks for SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Usman Khan – Usman Khan has showcased decent form the team in the T20 Format. He has accumulated 103 runs at a strike rate of 121.17.
• Abbas Afridi – The pacer took bowling figures of three for 24 in four overs in the third T20I against Zimbabwe.

Top Picks – South Africa

• Heinrich Klaasen – Hendricks has accumulated 444 runs at a strike rate of 126.13 with three half-centuries to his name.
• Anrich Nortje – He can reach speeds that many around the world know he is capable of, he could be frightening to face.

SA vs PAK Probable Winners:

Based on their current form, South Africa is expected to be slight favorites against Pakistan. With Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller in good form this season and Anrich Nortje and Ottneil Baartman joining the XI, the team management is hoping for a clinical performance with bat and ball. Considering the team combination, South Africa is expected to win this match.

SA vs PAK Match Preview

South Africa will take on Pakistan in the first T20I of the series on Tuesday at Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban. Heinrich Klaasen, the interim captain, will lead the team through the three-match series. The home team will be eager to turn their fortunes around after losing the previous T20I series to India. Pakistan, on the other hand, will have to adjust to the conditions in order to perform well against South Africa.

SA vs PAK Match Details

South Africa vs Pakistan – 1st Match, T20I Match

Venue: Kingsmead Stadium, Durban

Date & Time: 10th December 2024 at 09:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SA vs PAK Venue Stats

SA vs PAK Pitch Report

The pitch is usually good for batting. The first-inning average here is around 180. The surface is flat, with a nice pace and bounce. Bowlers will also notice good seam movement, especially with the new ball in play.

SA vs PAK Weather Report

With rain expected at the start of this match, the wicket may have something to offer the bowlers with the new ball.

SA vs PAK Last Five Matches

SA vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: England end their 16-year wait for Test series win in New Zealand

SA vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Heinrich Klaasen (C & WK), Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Donovan Ferriera/Matthew Breetzke, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman, George Linde, Patrick Kruger

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Usman Khan, Salman Agha, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi/Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Sufyan Muqeem, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

Topmost Picks for SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Usman Khan – Usman Khan has showcased decent form the team in the T20 Format. He has accumulated 103 runs at a strike rate of 121.17.
• Abbas Afridi – The pacer took bowling figures of three for 24 in four overs in the third T20I against Zimbabwe.

Top Picks – South Africa

• Heinrich Klaasen – Hendricks has accumulated 444 runs at a strike rate of 126.13 with three half-centuries to his name.
• Anrich Nortje – He can reach speeds that many around the world know he is capable of, he could be frightening to face.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SA vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Heinrich Klaasen(C), David Miller, Mohammad Rizwan(VC), Babar Azam, Rassie van der Dussen, Ottneil Baartman, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Afridi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje, Haris Rauf

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SA vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Heinrich Klaasen, Ryan Rickelton, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Rassie van der Dussen, Patrick Kruger, Saim Ayub(C), Shaheen Afridi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje(VC), Haris Rauf

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Saim Ayub, Heinrich Klaasen

Vice-captain – Anrich Nortje, Mohammad Rizwan

Wicketkeeper – Heinrich Klaasen

SA vs PAK Probable Winners:

Based on their current form, South Africa is expected to be slight favorites against Pakistan. With Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller in good form this season, and Anrich Nortje and Ottneil Baartman joining the XI, the team management is hoping for a clinical performance with bat and ball. Considering the team combination, South Africa is expected to win this match.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is busy making the final decision on the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 hosting. While Pakistan is still hoping for its best, the country’s dream gets a massive hit on Tuesday (November 26). 

Sri Lanka A was touring Pakistan for the first-class cricket and List A cricket series. In between the List A cricket series, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to postpone the series, and the A team will return to the country immediately after the consultation with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

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The reason for the postponement

Talking about the postponement of the series, the PCB reasoned the political activity in the capital city Islamabad. The city is experiencing mass protests by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) supporters. Former Pakistan ODI World Cup-winning captain and former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan is the leader of this party.

The PCB officially stated, "The Pakistan Cricket Board, in consultation with Sri Lanka Cricket, has postponed the last two 50-over matches of the Pakistan Shaheens-Sri Lanka A series due to a political activity in the federal capital. The last two matches were scheduled for Wednesday and Friday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Both boards will collaborate to finalise new dates to complete the series."   

Due to the concern about the impact of the protest, the PCB already shifted the three-match List A series opener from Rawalpindi Cricket Ground to Islamabad Club, which was played as scheduled on November 25. The immediate venue change was crucial for the PCB, as the series-opener match was played after Imran Khan issued the "final call" for his supporters to march to Islamabad to demand many things, including his release from prison. While Rawalpindi is known as the twin city of Islamabad, the impact of the protest can be expected in the city. 

The present situation

Like Islamabad, Rawalpindi is also experiencing holidays in all public and private educational institutions. Train services have also been suspended between Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar. On the other hand, the Islamabad protest has experienced massive violence, deaths, and an internet shutdown.  

While Islamabad Club hosted the List A series opener, Pakistan Shaheens won that fixture by 108 runs. However, according to the latest schedule, Rawalpindi Cricket Ground would host the last two List A fixtures on November 27 and 29.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Shaheens have already won the two-match first-class cricket series against Sri Lanka A by 1-0. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium hosted both of those four-day matches, where Pakistan Shaheens won the first game by seven wickets, and the second match had a draw result. 

ICC Champions Trophy 2025

In the meantime, the ICC will reportedly hold a virtual board meeting on November 29 to discuss the hosting of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. While the PCB strongly wants to host the entire tournament in the country, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has denied sending the Indian team to Pakistan. 

While the ICC and BCCI are reportedly pushing the PCB to go for the hybrid model to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the PCB is reluctant on it. However, the recent blow, the postponement of Sri Lanka A tour of Pakistan can put the PCB on the back foot. 

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been scheduled to be played between February and March 2025, but the PCB is facing a race against time moment after the latest chaos in the nation.

Former Pakistan cricketer and international umpire Mohammad Nazir, popularly known as Nazir Jr, passed away in Lahore at the age of 78 years. He was battling a prolonged illness.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) offered heartfelt condolences to Mohammad Nazir’s friends and family.

The PCB is saddened by the passing of former Test cricketer and umpire Mohammad Nazir. He represented Pakistan in 14 Tests and four ODIs from 1969 to 1984, taking 37 international wickets. He also officiated five Tests and 15 ODIs as an umpire. PCB offers its heartfelt… pic.twitter.com/ktBGvHdbuM

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 21, 2024

Mohammad Nazir was born on March 8, 1946, in Rawalpindi. He played international matches between 1969 and 1984. After ending his cricket career in the 1987-88 season, he became an umpire. Between 1994 and 2000, Nazir was an international umpire. 

Mohammad Nazir shined on his Test debut

During the 1969 Karachi Test, which was the last Test of Pakistani great Hanif Mohammad and his younger brother Sadiq’s Test debut, Nazir made his international debut. After scoring a valuable 29 not out in the first innings of that Test, which was the highest score in his Test career, Nazir claimed a seven-wicket haul during New Zealand’s first innings (7/99), which were also his best bowling figures in a Test innings. 

Nazir was the first Asian bowler to record a seven-wicket haul on Test debut. Also, after Fazal Mahmood (claimed seven-wicket hauls twice before Nazir), Nazir became the second Pakistan bowler to record a seven-wicket haul.

The off-spinner Nazir took 34 wickets in 14 matches in his Test career. He claimed five-wicket hauls three times. On the other hand, after making his ODI debut in 1980, Nazir took three wickets in four ODIs. 

Complete cricket career

Nazir took 829 wickets after playing 180 first-class matches, including 63 fifers and 16 10-wicket hauls. In his List A career, the off-spinner picked up 35 wickets in 29 games with two four-fers. 

Unlike his Test career, Nazir was a useful batter in his first-class career. In 257 innings, the right-handed batter scored 4242 runs with an average of 22.20, including two centuries with his highest score of 113 not out. He also had an 18.42 batting average in his List A career by scoring 258 runs, with his highest score of 38 runs. 

Unfortunately, Nazir had never been a part of Pakistan’s winning sides during his international career. His international career ended with 11 draws and seven defeats. 

Umpiring career

In his umpiring career, Nazir was an official on-field umpire in 15 international matches (4 Tests and 11 ODIs) and an official TV umpire in five international games (1 Test and 4 ODIs). He worked as an on-field umpire during the 1997 Asia Cup Final between Sri Lanka and India at Colombo (RPS), where Sri Lanka won by eight wickets.   

AUS vs PAK Match Preview

Host Australia will look to complete a 3-0 sweep of the T20I series as they face Pakistan near the third and final match on Monday at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. In the second game, Australia defeated Pakistan by 13 runs, thanks to excellent performances by Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie, Spencer Johnson, and Adam Zampa. With this result, Australia has a 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be desperate to win a consolation match in Hobart to cap off their tour. Captain Mohammad Rizwan will be hoping for a better batting performance for this dead rubber.

AUS vs PAK Match Details

Australia vs Pakistan – 2nd Match, T20I Match

Venue: Blundstone Arena, Bellerive

Date & Time: 18th November 2024 at 01:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

AUS vs PAK Venue Stats

AUS vs PAK Pitch Report

In Sydney, the average first-inning score in T20Is is around 160 runs. The highest total recorded here is Australia's 221 for 5 against England. 

AUS vs PAK Weather Report

The weather forecast for Saturday's match is for light clouds and a gentle breeze.

AUS vs PAK Last Five Matches

AUS vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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AUS vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Babar Azam, Usman Khan, Agha Salman, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem

Australia Probable Playing XIs

Josh Inglis (c & wk), Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson

Topmost Picks for AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Australia

• Matthew Short – Matthew Short played well for Australia and finished the innings with the top-score of 32 runs off 17 balls with the help of two fours and two sixes.
• Azam Zampa – Left-arm pacer Spencer Johnson was the pick of the bowlers for Australia and claimed 5 for 26 in his full quota of overs.

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Usman Khan – Usman Khan played well for Pakistan and finished the innings with the top-score of 52 runs off 38 balls with the help of four boundaries and one six.
• Abbas Afridi – Abbas Afridi bowled well and claimed 3 for 17 in four overs. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AUS vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan, Josh Inglis, Babar Azam(VC), Sahibzada Farhan, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Short, Agha Salman, Glenn Maxwell(C), Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Haris Rauf

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AUS vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Josh Inglis, Babar Azam, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, Agha Salman, Glenn Maxwell, Xavier Bartlett(C), Adam Zampa, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf(VC)

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Glenn Maxwell, Xavier Bartlett

Vice-captain – Babar Azam, Haris Rauf

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

AUS vs PAK Probable Winners:

Based on their current form, Australia will be the favorites to win the final and third match against Pakistan. With Spencer Johnson, Matthew Short, and Glenn Maxwell in excellent form so far, team management is going to be hoping that the side can extend their winning streak in this dead rubber. Considering the team combination, Australia is expected to win this match.

Amid all the hustle and bustle, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been forced to change their decision by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). An objection over their ‘tour’ of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) by the BCCI, the International Cricket Council (ICC) made sure that the PCB changed their plan and limited the tour to just the three host cities of Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi as well.

After totally denying visiting Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025 and forcing the PCB into uncertainty, they are contemplating withdrawing from the tournament if not granted full hosting rights as well.

BCCI objects to PCB's Trophy Tour

Meanwhile, a PCB source has also confirmed to the Indian Express that changes have been made. It’s also been shared that ICC allowed the trophy tour much like they did the schedule, budget, and venues for the Champions Trophy 2025 but they did not account for BCCI’s acceptance as well.

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“PCB is already in discussions with the ICC on how to proceed with the trophy tour to ensure the Champions Trophy is continued to be promoted in Pakistan. The ICC Champions Trophy tour was planned in consultation and with the approval of the ICC. The PCB had not unilaterally finalised the trophy tour schedule,” the source said.

PCB’s Champions Trophy Tour plan

However, the trophy tour was supposed to begin on November 16 in Islamabad before moving to other cities like Murree and Hunza as well. The tour would then shift to Skardu and Muzaffarabad, the regions that both India and Pakistan claim as theirs as well. However, the planned tour in PoK did not go down well with the BCCI Secretary, Jay Shah, who raised objections with the ICC as well.

"The BCCI secretary, after it came to his notice, called up the ICC and was extremely critical of PCB's move to conduct a Trophy tour of multiple cities which fall under Pakistan Occupied Kashmir," a senior BCCI official privy to the development said to PTI on conditions of anonymity. "He has urged the ICC to take strong action. As far as Islamabad is concerned, there is no issue but there can't be any Trophy tour to POK."