PCB Complain over Champions Trophy 2025 logo missing 'Pakistan' during India game
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has raised concerns with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the omission of Pakistan’s name in the Champions Trophy 2025 branding during the live broadcast of the India vs Bangladesh match in Dubai, according to an ESPNCricinfo report. The logo displayed on the top left corner of the broadcast carried only the event name – Champions Trophy 2025 – without mentioning Pakistan as the host.
The incident has upset the PCB, as all previous matches in the tournament featured Pakistan’s name in the broadcast graphics. The tournament opener between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi showed the correct logo, as did the Afghanistan vs South Africa game. The PCB has sought assurances that such an error will not be repeated.
According to reports, the ICC informally told PCB that the omission was a technical error. However, this explanation has not satisfied the PCB, which argues that graphics are prepared well in advance and should not have suddenly changed for one specific game.
The ICC has officially responded, maintaining that the missing name was due to a technical glitch and that the issue will not persist. The ICC clarified that all future matches, including those featuring India, will display the correct logo.
As per a Geo TV report, an ICC spokesperson stated:
“The omission was due to a graphics-related technical issue, which will be rectified from tomorrow. It was not possible to change the logo during the match.”
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The ICC official also pointed out that Pakistan’s name remained visible in social media clips, as the glitch was limited to the live broadcast.
This issue adds another layer to the ongoing tensions surrounding the Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan was awarded hosting rights for the entire tournament, but India refused to play in Pakistan, citing government restrictions. A compromise was reached where all of India’s matches, including a potential final, would be played at neutral venues in the UAE. As part of the agreement, Pakistan will not travel to India for ICC events over the next three years, with their matches set to be played at neutral venues.
The next game in the UAE, scheduled between India and Pakistan in Dubai, is expected to be the most-watched match of the tournament. With heightened scrutiny, the ICC will be under pressure to ensure there are no further controversies during the broadcast.
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