Q. What was the reason cited by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for not traveling to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy?
a) Visa issues
b) Security concerns
c) Scheduling conflicts
d) Financial disputes
Q. How did Pakistan initially respond to the proposed hybrid model for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy?
a) Accepted it immediately
b) Suggested another venue
c) Initially rejected it
d) Agreed but set conditions
Q. What did Pakistan demand from the ICC regarding India’s refusal to play in Pakistan?
a) Financial compensation
b) A neutral match referee
c) A written explanation
d) Additional security arrangements
Q. When was the agreement between BCCI and PCB regarding the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy finalized?
a) 10 December 2024
b) 19 December 2024
c) 5 January 2025
d) 20 November 2024
Q. According to the ICC update, where would the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy be played?
a) Only in Pakistan
b) Only in the UAE
c) Across Pakistan and a neutral venue
d) In India and Pakistan
Q. What did the ICC board confirm regarding India-Pakistan matches at ICC events between 2024 and 2027?
a) They would alternate between home venues
b) They would be played at a neutral venue
c) They would only be played in India
d) They would be played in the UAE
Q. In which ICC tournament will the neutral venue rule apply if Pakistan qualifies?
a) 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup
b) 2027 ICC World Cup
c) 2026 Asia Cup
d) 2029 Champions Trophy
Q. Which tournament, hosted by India and Sri Lanka, will also follow the neutral venue rule for India-Pakistan matches?
a) 2024 ICC Test Championship
b) 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup
c) 2027 ODI World Cup
d) 2025 Asia Cup
Q. When was the schedule for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy announced?
a) 24 December 2024
b) 1 January 2025
c) 15 November 2024
d) 5 February 2025
Q. Which stadium was announced as the neutral venue for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy?
a) Sharjah Cricket Stadium
b) Eden Gardens
c) Dubai International Cricket Stadium
d) Melbourne Cricket Ground