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- Published: October 30, 2024 21:44
New Delhi: Mohammed Rizwan who has been the newly appointed Pakistan captain for the white ball has given assurance to the Indian team that the men in Blue will be given full security if they decide to come to Pakistan for the upcoming ICC Champions trophy 2024/25.
The Indian team is unlikely to be allowed to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, prompting the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to demand alternate options. While the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and other stakeholders in Pakistan cricket are trying their best to prevent the tournament from being taken out of the country, no resolution has been achieved on the matter yet.
“Pakistan fans love Indian players; we received love in India during the 2023 World Cup. I’m unsure if they’re coming for the Champions Trophy, but one thing is certain – if they come, they’ll receive an awesome welcome here.” pic.twitter.com/oFfaP4jbzw
— ٰImran Siddique (@imransiddique89) October 29, 2024
Harbhajan Singh not confident at Pakistan’s Champions Trophy arrangement:
Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer has roared back at the Pakistani team’s assurance and savoury words to lure the Indian team for the ICT bait-
There are significant safety concerns in Pakistan. I’ve always said, and I still believe, that if there’s no guarantee of safety, our players shouldn’t travel to Pakistan….
Pakistan last travelled in 2023 for the World Cup
Pakistan has participated in ICC events held in India, with the most recent being the 2023 ODI World Cup. India didn’t want to travel to Pakistan for the 2023 Asia Cup, which was co-hosted, with Sri Lanka accommodating all of India’s matches.
The last bilateral series between the two countries took place in India in 2012, featuring ODIs. Pakistan has also played in India for the 2016 T20 World Cup.