NEW DELHI: India will not be touring Pakistan and similarly Pakistan will not come to India for any cricket tournament till 2027. A formal announcement in this regard and on the Champions Trophy will be made on December 7 as the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board meet was postponed today.
Whether it’s Asian Cricket Council (ACC) tournaments or ICC tournaments, both India and Pakistan will not be touring each other till 2027, when the ongoing media rights cycle ends. India will host the Women’s World Cup, Asia Cup next year and will also be hosting the 2026 T20 World Cup along with Sri Lanka. Even for those tournaments, Pakistan will not be playing their matches in India.
It was new chair Jay Shah‘s first day in the Dubai headquarters and he met the Board members, staff and the media rights partners who were in attendance for the broadcaster’s workshop.
“I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the ICC Board members, the ICC team, and everyone who contributed to making my first day at the ICC Headquarters as Chair a truly memorable experience. This visit provided an invaluable opportunity to connect with my colleagues on the ICC Board, where we discussed the initial roadmap and strategies to shape the future of this incredible sport.
“I was equally delighted to meet with the dedicated ICC team working tirelessly behind the scenes to propel cricket forward. Their passion and shared belief in the sport’s immense potential are truly inspiring, as is their enthusiasm for the exciting opportunities ahead.
“Today has been both productive and inspiring. While I am encouraged by what I have seen, I recognise that this is just the beginning. The hard work to elevate cricket to unprecedented heights starts now, and I am confident that together, we will deliver on this vision,” Shah was quoted in the ICC media release.