Iceland has issued a bid to host the Champions Trophy of 2025. The Icelandic Cricket Association in a letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) said that it wants to host the tournament which was scheduled to take place in Pakistan.
“We are responding opportunistically and enthusiastically to the widespread rumours that the tournament will not be played in Pakistan due to the concerns raised by one Board that there are political and safety risks,” the association said in letter addressed to ICC chairman Greg Barclay.
Iceland Bid To Host Champions Trophy
“We are hearing that a hybrid model will be liked for the competition. In spite of the fact that it is muddled to anybody precisely what this implies practically speaking, we are deciphering it as a clarion requiring our territory of fire and ice to make a bid to have the competition. We have the purpose, the fan following, and the accessible rough land to have a superb competition,” the Icelandic Cricket Association further said in the letter.
Iceland has great Weather Conditions
While noting that the weather conditions in Iceland “can at best be described as sub-optimal during the months of February and March”, the Association said that the country “has an abundant supply of electricity and several electric panel heaters to always keep the players warm”.
“Our volcanic ash soils are reported to have the highest infiltration rates of any in Europe, so the poor drainage commonly found in Asia will be no issue here,” it added.
Users Reacted On X
The letter has started a meme fest on the social network.
Reacting to it, one X user commented, “Brothers You can Host this trophy because INDIA won’t let PAKISTAN to host.”
Another said, “Soon Pakistani journalists will start boycotting ICC Champions trophy and later Pakistan will play at every cost.”
Applauding Iceland’s enthusiasm, another person wrote, “You guys are unbelievable!! Love the enthusiasm. I would actually love to see some cricket matches being played in your beautiful country.”