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LAHORE: The majestic and prestigious ICC Males’s Champions Trophy returned to Pakistan after concluding its world tour on Thursday.
The silver trophy arrived in Pakistan after visiting every participation nation a part of the eight-team match scheduled to begin on February 19.
The trophy will embark on its second tour of the nation and will probably be displayed in main cities like Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, Sargodha and Sheikhupura till February 15.
In the meantime, it’ll even be exhibited through the opening ceremonies on the newly-renovated Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and Karachi’s Nationwide Stadium on February 7 and 11, respectively.
The Champions Trophy already toured a number of cities in Pakistan in November final 12 months.
Through the tour, the trophy was exhibited in main cities like Karachi, Islamabad, Murree, Nithia Gali, Taxila and Abbottabad however was not exhibited in Lahore.
The eight-team match, comprising 15 matches, will run from February 19 to March 9, throughout three venues — Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi — in Pakistan and Dubai.
The eight groups are divided into two teams. Group A options Pakistan, India, New Zealand and Bangladesh, whereas Group B is consisted of Afghanistan, South Africa, England and Australia.
Hosts Pakistan will tackle New Zealand within the curtain raiser on February 19 in Karachi, whereas the blockbuster conflict between arch-rivals Pakistan and India is scheduled for February 23 in Dubai.
Pakistan will host a complete of 10 matches, whereas 4 matches, together with all three of India’s group-stage matches and the primary semi-final, will probably be performed in Dubai.
The ultimate of the Champions Trophy is scheduled to be performed in Lahore but when India qualify then it is going to be held in Dubai.
Moreover, a reserve day has additionally been allotted for the ultimate conflict as a precautionary measure to fight any weather-related hindrance.
