Amid the chaos between PCB and BCCI regarding the hosting of Champions Trophy, the ICC has released a video where they announced a fresh visual identity for both the men and women’s versions of the competition.
In the video, Pakistan was shown to be the host of the men’s tournament which is set to be held in February and March next year.
The ICC also confirmed that the first-ever women’s Champions Trophy will be held in 2027 in Sri Lanka and it will be played in the T20I format.
“A battle for the iconic white jackets will occur every two years as an alternating men’s ODI event featuring the top eight teams and then entering a new era, the top six women’s T20 teams will compete in an intense and all-out showdown” reads a statement on ICC’s official website.
The men’s Champions Trophy is set to return after an 8-year break. The last time that the tournament was played was back in 2017 when Pakistan defeated India in the final to win the coveted title.
“The return of the men’s ICC Champions Trophy with a brand-new women’s event has provided us with a great opportunity for a refreshed vibrant and fun visual identity to represent the events over the next few years,” ICC chief commercial officer Anurag Dahiya said in a statement.
“The two-weeks of thrilling competition the event is renowned for is reflected in the bold and loud edge to the brand. The new elements are accompanied by the distinctive white jackets which nod to the history of the Champions Trophy and its unique, global appeal,” Dahiya added.
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