Correct Answer:
B. Pakistan.
The correct answer is B: Pakistan. The International Cricket Council (ICC) officially announced in November 2021 that Pakistan had been selected as the host nation for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. This decision marked a significant moment for cricket in Pakistan, as it signifies the return of a major global cricket tournament to the country after a long period, largely due to previous security concerns that led to events being moved elsewhere. The Champions Trophy is a one-day international (ODI) tournament contested by the top-ranked teams in the world.
- Option A: India is incorrect. While India frequently hosts major international cricket tournaments and is a dominant force in world cricket, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was not awarded to India. India hosted the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2023.
- Option C: England is incorrect. England has a rich history of hosting ICC events, including previous editions of the Champions Trophy, but they were not designated as the hosts for the 2025 tournament.
- Option D: Australia is incorrect. Australia, another major cricketing nation, often hosts global tournaments like the T20 World Cup or Cricket World Cup, but the 2025 Champions Trophy was not scheduled to be held there. They hosted the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2022.