Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently informed the ICC that it will not send its team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025. After this decision, the future of the tournament is in confusion. Regarding this, there is a discussion going on to shift the tournament to some other country.
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said that if India refuses to send its team to Pakistan, then in future Pakistan will also not go to India for any tournament. Naqvi termed this situation as unequal and unfair.
Pakistan’s U-turn on ‘hybrid model’
Naqvi had earlier protested against the hybrid model adopted during last year’s Asia Cup, but now he has changed his stance on this model for the Champions Trophy. Naqvi said that this time he will return from the ICC meeting with positive news.
Expectations from ICC Chairman Jai Shah
Naqvi expressed confidence that after BCCI Secretary Jay Shah becomes ICC Chairman in December, better decisions will be taken in the interest of world cricket. He said that when someone plays such a role, he should think about the benefits of all the member boards.
Government will take the final decision
Mohsin Naqvi said that the decisions taken in the ICC meeting will be informed to the Pakistan government, which will take the final decision on Pakistan’s participation in the Champions Trophy.
It is noteworthy that the controversy regarding Champions Trophy 2025 is continuously increasing. This tussle between India and Pakistan can jeopardize the organization of the tournament. The decisions related to the upcoming ICC meeting will prove to be important for cricket lovers.
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