ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally approached the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking an explanation for the omission of the country’s name from the Champions Trophy branding during the live broadcast of the match between India and Bangladesh in Dubai, as reported by ESPN Cricinfo on Friday.
The tournament, being staged after a hiatus of eight years, is the first major ICC championship in Pakistan since the country hosted the 1996 ODI World Cup. During the broadcast of the game in Dubai, the logo displayed in the top-left corner featured the event name, Champions Trophy 2025, but omitted the host nation’s name, Pakistan, prompting the PCB’s response.
“The ICC is believed to have informally told PCB it was an early technical error, [but] the explanation has left PCB dissatisfied,” ESPN Cricinfo reported. “Graphics are prepared and provided to the live ICC feed well in advance; that Pakistan’s name was on the logo for the opening game of the tournament has left PCB unconvinced over why the issue arose for the game between Bangladesh and India.”
The ICC has assured that future broadcasts will not have the same issue, regardless of whether matches are played in Pakistan or the United Arab Emirates.
The championship’s hybrid model was established after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed the PCB that the Indian government would not permit its team to play in Pakistan, leading to an agreement where India’s matches are held at neutral venues.
India will now face Pakistan in a highly anticipated match on Sunday in Dubai.
For Pakistan, the encounter is crucial to maintain their chances of advancing in the tournament, especially after a 60-run defeat to New Zealand in the opening match held at the National Stadium in Karachi.
PCB seeks ICC clarification over omission of Pakistan’s name in Champions Trophy broadcast — media
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PCB seeks ICC clarification over omission of Pakistan’s name in Champions Trophy broadcast — media
- The incident happened during the live broadcast of match between India and Bangladesh in Dubai
- ICC has reportedly assured PCB authorities future broadcasts will not have the same ‘technical error’
Pakistan, Azerbaijan navies eye stronger defense ties, training cooperation
- Azerbaijan Naval Forces Commander Rear Admiral Shahin Mammadov discusses regional security with Pakistan Navy chief in Islamabad
- Pakistan and Azerbaijan have stepped up defense engagement over the past few months as Islamabad’s tensions with New Delhi persist
ISLAMABAD: Senior officials of the Azerbaijan Naval Forces (ANF) and Pakistan Navy on Tuesday pledged to strengthen bilateral defense ties and enhance cooperation through trainings, the Pakistan Navy said in a statement.
The discussions took place when ANF Commander Rear Admiral Shahin Mammadov called on Pakistan Navy chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf at the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad.
Both officials pledged to further strengthen and diversify the scope of the existing bilateral defense relationship between Baku and Islamabad, the Pakistan Navy’s media wing said.
“During the meeting, both leaders discussed matters of mutual interest, regional maritime security situation and avenues for enhanced cooperation in training and defense,” Pakistan Navy said.
As part of the official itinerary, Mammadov laid a floral wreath at a monument at the Naval Headquarters which honors fallen members of the Pakistan Navy.
Both countries have stepped up defense cooperation in recent months after Azerbaijan, along with China and Türkiye, openly supported Pakistan during its brief military confrontation with India in May 2025.
Ashraf visited Azerbaijan in August 2025 where met Mammadov to hold discussions on bilateral naval cooperation. The Pakistani navy chief called for enhanced engagement through exercises and training exchange programs.
The two nations have also increased economic engagement, with Pakistan seeking large-scale foreign investment to shore up its economy and strengthen energy security. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif last week said Pakistan was close to finalizing a $2 billion investment agreement with Azerbaijan.
