Lance Domm, the British Deputy High Commissioner in Karachi, commended Pakistan for hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 despite England and Pakistan’s early exits. He highlighted the event’s success in promoting unity among cricket fans and discussed his plans to strengthen UK-Pakistan trade ties while exploring Karachi’s culture and cuisine.
Lance Domm, the British Deputy High Commissioner based in Karachi, expressed his disappointment over the early exits of England and Pakistan from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Despite this, he commended Pakistan for hosting a “fantastic tournament.” The event marked the first ICC tournament held in Pakistan after 29 years, bringing international teams and fans to the country.
Domm shared insights on the tournament in an interview with Geo News, highlighting the unifying nature of cricket. He mentioned how the camaraderie among fans from various countries has been evident throughout the tournament. He lamented the absence of a Pakistan-England final, saying, “I was hoping for a Pakistan-England final. But unfortunately, it’s not going to happen.”
Reflecting on England’s performance, Domm acknowledged their confidence issues but maintained optimism for future success. He discussed his experience watching matches, noting that the atmosphere was wonderful despite unfavorable outcomes: “I was at the Pakistan-New Zealand match… the atmosphere was wonderful. Unfortunately, the result didn’t go the way we were hoping.”
Domm praised Pakistan’s organizational efforts, emphasizing the success of the tournament despite the disappointing results for both teams. He stated, “Even though the teams are not doing so well, I do want to congratulate Pakistan for organising a fantastic tournament.” He underscored how cricket can bridge cultural gaps between nations, particularly between Pakistan and England.
Domm reminisced about his childhood memories of Wasim Akram’s dominance over England’s batting line-up, which solidified his love for cricket. He expressed confidence in Pakistan’s cricketing future, saying, “Pakistan’s cricket team has had a couple of disappointing matches… it’s just a question of confidence. One win leads to other wins.”
As a newly appointed Deputy High Commissioner, Domm aims to strengthen trade and investment ties between the UK and Pakistan, which currently stand at $60 billion annually. He also looks forward to experiencing Karachi’s renowned cuisine, despite finding it rather spicy: “It’s a little bit spicy for my usual taste. But you know what? I’m going to get used to it over time.”
An avid sports enthusiast, Domm expressed his intention to engage in local sports events during his stay, including hopes of participating in the Karachi half-marathon next year. His multifaceted approach as Deputy High Commissioner involves both cultural and economic connections between the two countries.
Lance Domm appreciated Pakistan’s effort in hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 but expressed disappointment at England and Pakistan’s early exits. He emphasized cricket’s role in uniting different cultures and expressed optimism about the future of cricket in both nations. Domm also aims to enhance UK-Pakistan trade relations and immerse himself in Karachi’s vibrant culture during his tenure.
Original Source: www.geo.tv
