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The choice taken by India to not journey to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy has resulted in lots of criticism from former Pakistan cricketers. Whereas there was lots 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 ultimate 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 match earlier than including that though no different group 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 dwelling however one way or the other not *safe* for India . Ready for sturdy & stunned 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 dwelling however one way or the other not *safe* for India . Ready for sturdy & stunned 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 match however there was no phrase on hybrid mannequin being proposed.
The PCB was informed by the ICC that BCCI will not ship its group 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 through the Asia Cup final 12 months, 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 match, which is scheduled to be held in February subsequent 12 months.
“An electronic 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 your entire state of affairs is being gauged by the PCB. No choice has been taken on the following 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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