Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi on Monday mentioned he’s but to get a response from the ICC over BCCI’s refusal to play the Champions Trophy in Pakistan. Earlier this month, the BCCI made it clear to the ICC that it will not ship the nationwide group to Pakistan and desires its video games to be held in a 3rd nation. PCB has rejected the hybrid mannequin and has sought readability from the ICC on why India does not wish to journey to Pakistan.
India has not performed in Pakistan for the reason that 2008 Mumbai terror assaults. The ICC occasion is scheduled in February-March.
“If India has any considerations about sending their group to Pakistan they have to speak to us and we’ll take away them. I do not suppose there’s any purpose for India to not come to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy,” Naqvi informed reporters.
In accordance with media experiences, Naqvi additionally mentioned that there isn’t a query of following Hybrid mannequin, one thing that the BCCI has advocated.
“Pakistan’s delight and respect is our precedence. Champions Trophy will happen in our nation solely, we won’t settle for Hybrid Mannequin. If India has any points, they’ll come to us and we’ll type them out”, Naqvi mentioned whereas addressing the media outdoors Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
“We stand agency on our stance that we’ll not go for a hybrid mannequin. We’re ready for the ICC to announce the schedule as quickly as attainable,” he added.
Naqvi, who can also be the federal inside minister, confirmed the PCB had despatched a letter to the ICC on the BCCI’s determination to not ship its group to Pakistan.
“We’re instantly interacting with the ICC and we’re nonetheless ready for a response from them so we are able to take issues ahead,” he mentioned.
Requested if the matter will likely be difficult additional after Jay Shah takes over as ICC chairman on December 1, Naqvi mentioned: “Issues do not work like this, each board is unbiased and has its personal say and I believe the ICC should additionally take into consideration its credibility because it represents all cricket boards of the world.” Naqvi sidestepped questions on Muzaffarabad, positioned in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, being faraway from the Champions ‘Trophy Tour’ and likewise about whether or not Pakistan would settle for the hybrid mannequin for the match.
The BCCI had raised sturdy objections to the ‘Trophy Tour’ being staged within the disputed territory.
“I’m right here to speak concerning the building work progress and we’re ready for the ICC to reply to us as additionally they need to announce the schedule.” Speaking concerning the renovation work for the Champions Trophy, he mentioned the development is progressing on schedule.
“We’re forward of our deadline to finish building and ending in any respect three stadiums in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi.”
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