The subject of Champions Trophy 2025 is gaining all the general public consideration with each passing day. The event is slated to be hosted by Pakistan however Staff India has refused to journey to the neighbouring nation, citing the political tensions between the 2 nations. Since 2008 Asia Cup, India are but to go to Pakistan whereas the 1992 world champions got here to India for the 2023 ODI World Cup. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) additionally knowledgeable that they’ve acquired an electronic mail from the ICC relating to India’s refusal to journey.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra additionally gave his opinion on the matter and acknowledged that if Staff India opts out, then there can be no Champions Trophy.
“Sure, that is an ICC occasion. Broadcasters have dedicated cash for the occasion. However there’s at all times a rider that if ICC can’t guarantee India’s participation, then the broadcasters won’t make investments or there can be a monetary re-evaluation. If India doesn’t take part, the cash falls drastically,” Aakash mentioned on his YouTube channel.
“The final PCB board chief in the course of the 2023 ODI World Cup mentioned ‘dushman mulk ja rahe hum‘ (we’re going into the enemy’s territory). Sooner or later, if Pakistan decides to not play in opposition to India, there can be repercussions. India may also face repercussions if they don’t go to Pakistan, however the sanctions can be monetary, and the way can the ICC cease India’s cash going to India? Pakistan wouldn’t have that sort of leverage. That is the onerous actuality. I really feel it’s completely sure that there can be no Champions Trophy with out India. Each workforce, together with Pakistan, understands this,” he added.
Earlier, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday initiated talks with senior authorities officers to debate future plan of action after ICC conveyed to PCB about India’s unwillingness to tour the nation for subsequent 12 months’s Champions Trophy.
“Mohsin Naqvi, who’s the federal inside minister, is in contact with authorities officers and the wait is now on what directives the Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif provides,” a PCB official mentioned.
The official expressed his disappointment over India’s stand regardless of Pakistan promising full-scale safety for the guests in the course of the ICC showpiece.
“It is unacceptable as there isn’t any logical cause for India to once more refuse to ship its workforce to Pakistan.
“Preparations for the occasion are on schedule and we now have already assured the ICC of all the very best safety preparations for all groups together with India,” the official mentioned.
(With PTI Inputs)
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