ICC diverts Trophy tour from POK areas, stopover in India set for January

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ICC Diverts Trophy Tour from POK Areas

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has diverted the Champions Trophy tour from Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) areas. The tour will now visit seven cities in Pakistan, starting from Islamabad on November 16.

Modified Tour Itinerary

The modified itinerary includes the following cities:

• Islamabad (November 16)
• Taxila and Khanpur (November 17)
• Abbottabad (November 18)
• Murree (November 19)
• Nathia Gali (November 20)
• Karachi (November 22-25)
• Return to Pakistan for the start of the tournament

Stopover in India

The trophy will also make a stopover in India before returning to Pakistan ahead of the tournament's commencement. The stopover in India is scheduled for January 15-26.

Key Dates of the Trophy Tour

• 16 November: Islamabad, Pakistan
• 10-13 December: Bangladesh
• 15-22 December: South Africa
• 25 December-5 January: Australia
• 6-11 January: New Zealand
• 12-14 January: England
• 27 January: Event start – Pakistan