Pakistan’s former gamers have expressed their aid after the ICC reached a breakthrough within the Champions Trophy deadlock with India enjoying all its matches of the mega occasion at a impartial venue as an alternative of host nation below a reciprocal association. In return, Pakistan may also play all its video games in ICC occasions hosted by India at a impartial venue till the continuing cycle ends in 2027. The impasse over the internet hosting of subsequent yr’s Champions Trophy lastly ended on Thursday.
“I think the PCB took the sensible approach and instead of doing something rash and facing isolation in the ICC and among other cricket nations, it opted for a solution where I think the PCB has gained more than the BCCI,” mentioned the legendary Javed Miandad. .
He added that he was earlier hoping that India would conform to play their matches in Pakistan.
“Still Pakistan is hosting a big event after a very long time and we have sent a clear message that if you don’t come and play in our country, we will also not play in India,” Miandad mentioned.
The association will apply to the Champions Trophy 2025 (Pakistan), subsequent yr’s girls’s Cricket World Cup in India and the T20 World Cup in 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.
India had refused to journey to Pakistan for the occasion scheduled in February-March because of safety considerations. India has not performed in Pakistan for the reason that 2008 Mumbai terror assaults.
Former captain Wasim Bari mentioned, “I can only imagine the warm welcome and hospitality their players and fans would get in Pakistan.” Moin Khan, one other former Pakistan skipper, additionally appeared glad with the answer.
“If the PCB has been able to also get another ICC event to host it is good news for Pakistan cricket,” Moin mentioned.
Former Pakistan spinner Iqbal Qasim has praised the PCB for getting the ICC, BCCI and the ICC board to agree on a compromise components.
“BCCI is a very strong and financially influential board. But unlike last year’s Asia Cup, this time our board took a stance, and gained something. Main thing is we are hosting the tournament and will also not go to India now to play in ICC events. Both teams will now play at neutral venues.”
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