Would you expect world-class cricket with such amateur-level planning? That’s exactly what’s unfolding at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and David Lloyd isn’t having it.
The former England cricketer and renowned commentator ripped into the ICC, calling their scheduling “farcical” and “embarrassing” after South Africa was caught in a chaotic travel nightmare just before a crucial semifinal.
With the Proteas forced to shuttle between Dubai and Lahore on short notice, Lloyd took to social media to question how such disorganized planning could happen in a premier tournament. His fiery remarks have reignited criticism over the ICC’s handling of major events.
At the heart of the chaos is the Indian government’s refusal to play on Pakistani soil, forcing all their matches to be held in Dubai. As a result, every team had to travel there, creating an unnecessary logistical mess. This poor gesture not only disrupted the tournament but also cost the ICC its credibility—if they even care to acknowledge it.
