A top official from International Cricket Council has resigned just weeks before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 gets underway in Pakistan and Dubai.

The eight-team tournament featuring ODI heavyweight sides will be played across four venues in Karachi, Rawalpindi, Lahore in Pakistan as well as Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

International Cricket Council CEO Geoff Allardice has decided to step down just weeks before the Champions Trophy with a board member indicating that his failure to present a "clear picture" of host Pakistan's lack of preparedness is one of the multiple reasons behind the move.

LAHORE (Dunya News) – Tickets for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 are up for grabs. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that the tickets for the ICC Champions Trophy featuring top eight cricketing teams would go on sale on Tuesday.

ICC CEO Geoff Allardice resigned shortly before the ICC Champions Trophy amid scrutiny over mishandled funds and unprepared venues in Pakistan. The ICC board was dissatisfied with the progress of the stadiums.

Tickets for next month’s ICC Champions Trophy group-stage matches and the second semi-final in Pakistan are now available for online purchase, starting today [Tuesday].

ICC says tickets will go on sale for the final only after the conclusion of the first semi-final, scheduled on March 4

The ICC said that tickets for the Champions Trophy matches that will be played in Pakistan will go on sale on January 28.

The anticipation surrounding the Champions Trophy is building as fans count down the days to the opening fixture on February 19, and they can now begin planning for the big tournament with tickets for the Pakistan leg of the event unveiled.