Former Pakistan cricket crew captain Rashid Latif made a mammoth assertion concerning the Champions Trophy 2025, saying that the event mustn’t occur anymore. During a current occasion, Latif stated that Pakistan ought to say no to the competitors earlier than BCCI takes any additional step. He went on to say that such a step by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will ship a giant message to the cricketing neighborhood. The event was imagined to happen in Pakistan however the scenario has turn into difficult after India refused to journey for his or her matches citing safety considerations. While the ICC has prompt a ‘hybrid’ resolution that can see India play their matches in Dubai, nothing concrete has been introduced but.
“Champions Trophy shouldn’t happen anymore. You should say no before they refuse,” Latif stated.
“We have always been made scapegoats, be it Afghan war or cricket. PCB, ACB, and ICC are the same as they can’t fight against the BCCI. They have the chance to push Pakistan to the front. We have joined hands and are fighting against it, but the only fear is that if India boycotts, where do we stand.”
Rashid Latif stated “Pakistan ought to boycott the Champions Trophy now. Before BCCI takes this step, PCB ought to take it. “Champions Trophy shouldn’t happen anymore.”
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Amid the continued deadlock on Pakistan’s internet hosting of the Champions Trophy 2025, the choice on the subsequent yr’s marquee occasion is prone to be introduced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday, sources informed IANS on Monday.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which holds the internet hosting rights for the Champions Trophy, has reportedly demanded a written assurance from the worldwide physique on the hybrid mannequin for future ICC tournaments after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) communicated to. ICC that the Indian crew is not going to journey to Pakistan abiding by the Government of India’s coverage.
Amid the stand-off, PCB has agreed to simply accept the hybrid mannequin for the Champions Trophy with India enjoying its matches in Dubai whereas the remainder of the event can be staged in Pakistan. India can even play the semifinal and closing matches in Dubai, topic to qualification.
“Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wants a written assurance from the World body (ICC) regarding a hybrid model for the future international events to be hosted by India. Decision on Champions Trophy most likely by Wednesday,” sources informed IANS
(With IANS inputs)
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