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The choice taken by India to not journey to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy has resulted in quite a lot of criticism from former Pakistan cricketers. Whereas there was quite a lot of chatter relating to India’s participation within the competitors, the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) knowledgeable the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday about India’s closing choice. Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez took to social media to say that it was a ‘day dream’ that India will come to Pakistan for the event earlier than including that though no different crew had any points, India thought Pakistan was not ‘safe’ for them.
“It was a day dream that India will come to Pakistan to play Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan is secure & able to host the occasion. Pakistan internet hosting all cricket nations at house however by some means not *safe* for India . Ready for robust & shocked response from authorities & PCB,” he posted on X (previously Twitter).
It was a day dream that India wil come to Pakistan to play #ChampionsTrophy2025. Pakistan is secure & able to host the occasion. Pakistan internet hosting all cricket nations at house however by some means not *safe* for India . Ready for robust & shocked response from authorities & PCB.
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) November 11, 2024
The Pakistan Cricket Board will search readability from the ICC on internet hosting of the Champions Trophy since they’ve solely been intimated that India is not going to journey for the event however there was no phrase on hybrid mannequin being proposed.
The PCB was instructed by the ICC that BCCI will not ship its crew to Pakistan after the choice was communicated to the world governing physique.
“There isn’t a discuss having the Champions Trophy on a Hybrid Mannequin system as of now,” a dependable PCB supply mentioned.
A hybrid mannequin was adopted in the course of the Asia Cup final yr, when India’s matches have been held in Sri Lanka whereas different matches have been performed in Pakistan.
It’s being speculated that Dubai can host India’s matches within the event, which is scheduled to be held in February subsequent yr.
“An e mail is to be despatched to the ICC with the recommendation of its authorized division by which the Board wished clarifications from the ICC on the Indian choice,” the supply mentioned.
“As of now all the scenario is being gauged by the PCB. No choice has been taken on the subsequent step. Sure the PCB is in contact with the federal government for session and directives if required,” the supply added.
(With PTI inputs)
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