Pakistan gets trashed by England as ECB rejects PCB's request just before Champions Trophy 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering relocating the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2025) playoffs and final clash to another country, with England as a strong option. However, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has decided not to host the Pakistan Super League playoff matches next year.

The PSL 2025 will be played in April and May next year due to the ICC Champions Trophy, which is scheduled for February 2025. The PSL 2025 will overlap with the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the first time. The Pakistan Cricket Board usually hosts the PSL in February and March each year.

Key foreign players might prefer to play in the Indian Premier League over the PSL 2025 due to higher salaries. The overlapping schedules could significantly impact the Cricket Board in terms of viewership and sponsorships, as both league matches will start around the same time.

England Rejects Pakistan's Request to Host PSL 2025 Playoffs

According to a report by Cricket Pakistan, franchise owners were informed that an official would travel to England to review the possibility of hosting the PSL 2025 matches. However, it has been revealed that England has refused to host the matches due to the unavailability of their grounds.

The report further added that some PCB officials are considering the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as an alternative venue. However, they are concerned about the intense heat in May for hosting the matches there.

Franchises had recently raised concerns with the PCB about profit shares from the ninth edition and other issues. However, franchise owners have not received a response from the cricket board. A senior official assured them in a call that a governing council meeting would be held soon to address their concerns.

Men in Green to Face Bangladesh in Next International Assignment

Pak has a tightly packed international schedule leading up to the 10th edition of the PSL. The Men in Green will kick off their home series with the three-match Test series against Bangladesh from August 21 to September 3. They will then play the three-match Test series against England from October 7 to 28.

They will tour Australia for three ODIs and three T20Is from November 4 to 18. They will then visit Zimbabwe for three ODIs and T20Is from November 24 to December 5. The Men in Green will face South Africa in an all-format tour, including three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Tests, from December 10 to January 7.

They will host the West Indies for a two-Test series. They will play a tri-series with New Zealand and South Africa from January 16 to February 14. They will host the 2025 Champions Trophy (dates to be confirmed) in February and March. They will tour New Zealand from March 16 to April 5 before the PSL 2025.

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