Islamabad, Feb 21: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sought clarification from the International Cricket Council (ICC) following a notable omission during the India vs. Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match in Dubai. The live broadcast displayed the tournament’s official logo but excluded Pakistan’s name from the branding, despite the country being the designated host of the event.
The error, which persisted throughout the match, has sparked concerns within the PCB, especially given that previous fixtures, including the opening game between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi, featured Pakistan’s name in the official branding.
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In response to the incident, the ICC initially attributed the omission to a technical glitch. However, the PCB has found this explanation unsatisfactory, pointing out that broadcast graphics are typically prepared in advance, making it difficult to accept that the omission was accidental. The board has formally demanded assurances that such an issue will not be repeated, particularly with the high-stakes Pakistan vs. India match in Dubai just days away.
This development unfolds amid broader tensions surrounding the tournament’s hosting arrangements. Due to longstanding political and diplomatic differences, India’s matches were relocated to Dubai as part of a compromise between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the PCB. While the PCB successfully retained hosting rights for the rest of the event, this latest controversy has reignited concerns over fairness in the tournament’s organization and broadcast execution.
The ICC has assured the PCB that the issue was an isolated incident and that all future broadcasts, including the upcoming marquee clash between Pakistan and India, will accurately reflect the host nation’s role. With the tournament under global scrutiny and the Pakistan vs. India match expected to attract millions of viewers, the PCB will be keen to ensure that no further discrepancies arise, preserving the integrity of the event.
