Delhi: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has refused to adopt the hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Speaking to reporters in Lahore, Naqvi said that there has been no official discussion on this issue with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) nor has BCCI raised any objection on it.
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He said, “Our stand is clear. If BCCI has any objection, they should give it to us in writing, then we will consider it.”
Naqvi also said that Pakistan had toured India last year during the ICC ODI World Cup, so now India should also visit Pakistan. He said, “If we get any letter from India, we will take permission from our government and follow its decision. “We have already adopted the hybrid model for the Asia Cup, but this cannot happen every time.”
He also said that Pakistan has earmarked Lahore, Rawalpindi and Karachi as grounds for the Champions Trophy and India has been offered the opportunity to play all the matches in Lahore, which is close to the Indian border and suitable for Indian spectators. Would be convenient. Apart from this, PCB has arranged for 17,000 visas for the Indian spectators.
India is firm on its stand
Naqvi says that Pakistan has no problem in hosting the tournament and has promised to provide every facility to all the teams. However, BCCI’s stand in this matter is still the same. This tournament will be held in Pakistan from 19 February to 9 March 2025, but the schedule is yet to be formally announced.
FAQ
How many Champions Trophies does India have?
Australia and India has won the tournament twicewhereas South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies and Pakistan have won it once each.
What is the format of Champions Trophy 2025?
The tournament will be hosted by Pakistan in February and March 2025, with matches to be played at various venues, including a new “hi-tech” cricket stadium in Islamabad. Eight teams will be divided into two groups of four teams each. According to reports, it will be played in 50 over format.