Lahore Proposed as India's Home Base for ICC Champions Trophy

The Pakistan Cricket Board has proposed Lahore as India's home base for next year's ICC Champions Trophy to ensure top security. This suggestion is part of the draft schedule sent to the ICC. The decision comes after India's reluctance to play in Pakistan for the Asia Cup due to security concerns.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has put forward Lahore as the proposed home base for the Indian cricket team during the ICC Champions Trophy next year, an initiative aimed at providing optimal security arrangements for the visiting side.

A reliable PCB source mentioned that this recommendation was included in the draft schedule submitted to the International Cricket Council (ICC) in late April. 'Yes, Lahore has been suggested as the home base for the Indian team to reduce their traveling and to provide them with the best security arrangements,' the source revealed.

The move follows India's decision last year to opt out of the Asia Cup games in Pakistan due to security issues, resulting in their matches being relocated to Sri Lanka. Pakistan is slated to host the ICC 50-over event from February 19 to March 9 next year. While the ICC executive board has yet to approve the draft schedule, Karachi and Rawalpindi have also been earmarked as additional venues for the tournament.