PCB absence. The cricket world is abuzz with speculation after the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) conspicuous absence from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 prize ceremony. Despite hosting the tournament, no PCB official was present on stage to hand over the trophy to the winners, India.
A Strange Observation
Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar was the first to point out the anomaly. “India have won the Champions Trophy title. But I observed a strange thing—no one from the Pakistan Cricket Board was present. Pakistan are hosting the Champions Trophy. I don’t understand the logic,” Akhtar said. His comments sparked a heated debate among cricket fans and pundits.
Akram Joins the Fray
Wasim Akram, another Pakistan cricket legend, also expressed his concerns over the PCB’s absence. “The question now is that we were the hosts, weren’t we? How come even the CEO of the Pakistan Cricket Board or whoever was representing the chairman was not on the stage? Was he not invited? I don’t know what the story is, but it definitely looked odd,” Akram said.
The PCB’s Silence
Despite the growing speculation, the PCB has maintained a silence over the matter. No official statement has been issued to explain the absence of PCB officials from the ceremony. This has only added fuel to the fire, with many questioning the PCB’s decision-making process. PCB absence.
A Missed Opportunity
The PCB’s absence from the ceremony has been seen as a missed opportunity to promote Pakistan cricket and showcase the country’s hospitality. Hosting a major international tournament like the Champions Trophy is a significant achievement, and the PCB’s absence from the ceremony has overshadowed this achievement.
The Debate Continues
As the debate over the PCB’s absence continues, one thing is clear: the cricket world is eager to know the truth behind this mysterious absence. The PCB’s silence has only added to the speculation, and it remains to be seen how this controversy will unfold in the coming days.
