The Champions Trophy 2025 Match Between India And Bangladesh Is Haunted By Empty Stands. Lalit Modi Says "Irrelevant..."

The Champions Trophy 2025 faced ongoing issues with a lack of spectators, as the match between India and Bangladesh in Dubai International Cricket Stadium featured numerous empty seats on Thursday. The stadium, which can hold over 25,000 fans, was only about half-filled, with significant areas of vacant spots noticeable throughout the game.

In fact, this isn't the first occurrence of low attendance at the Champions Trophy 2025. Earlier matches have also experienced minimal crowds, raising doubts regarding the tournament's appeal and sustainability.

Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi took to X to express his thoughts on the matter; he said, "Watching the @ICC champions trophy cricket match between #india and #bangladesh. Stands are empty. That would not happen at an #ipl game. Is the one-day format becoming irrelevant to the fans ? What's your view ? Should one day cricket be scrapped and more test cricket ?"

Modi's remarks sparked a discussion on social media, with some agreeing that the Champions Trophy has become less significant, while others contended that it still holds a vital role in the international cricket schedule.

Meanwhile, the Champions Trophy 2025 will continue, with Afghanistan's match against South Africa scheduled for Friday.