New Delhi: The India vs Pakistan tussle has once again turned the heat on the backdoor cricket politics once again. This time the issue is the Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to be held in Pakistan in 2025. According to a report from the ESPNThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed the ICC that the Indian team will not be travelling to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
BCCI has informed the ICC that it has received advice from the Government of India not to send the team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. (Espncricinfo).#India #ChampionsTrophy #ODIs #Sportskeeda #IccChampionsTrophy #icc2024 #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/vpJADS3PUY
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The Champions Trophy was scheduled to begin on February 19 next year. According to the original plans, three venues in Pakistan were set as the host for the Champions Trophy. However, the Indian Board has reportedly informed the International cricket body that the team won’t be travelling to the neighbouring nation due to what is understood to be advice from the Indian government.
INDIA WILL NOT TRAVEL TO PAKISTAN FOR CHAMPIONS TROPHY
BCCI respected Gautam Gambhir’s GOATed statement about the India vs Pakistan match#CT25 pic.twitter.com/IU3jRTl891
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As a response to India’s decision to abandon the plans to travel to Pakistan, PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi remarked:
In recent years, Pakistan has extended numerous good gestures. However, we hope we are not expected to always do so…
The standoff between India and Pakistan took an interesting turn after the hard remarks by the former Pakistani international Rashid Latif who has come down heavily on the Indian team for their last-minute decision.
🚨 ICC has OFFICIALLY APPROVED the 2025 Champions Trophy schedule proposed by Pakistan. (The Telegraph)
February 19: New Zealand vs Pakistan – Karachi
February 20: Bangladesh vs India – Lahore
February 21: Afghanistan vs South Africa – Karachi
February 22: Australia vs… pic.twitter.com/WAqbGjH91v
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Rashid Latif warns India of detrimental consequences!
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has said that Pakistan may take the big step of boycotting ICC events if India does not go to Pakistan this time.
Speaking at the Geo News, Latif said
If it is a bilateral series or Asia Cup, then the teams are asked, whether India wants to play or not. This is an ICC event. The cycle has been signed from 2024-2031. All the broadcasters and sponsors have signed about the teams that will participate in the Champions Trophy or the World Cup…
Furthermore, Latif warned India that Pakistan will boycott every ICC event if India decides not to participate in the upcoming Champions Trophy