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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has denied all media stories that claimed it agreed to a ‘hybrid mannequin’ offered by the BCCI for the Champions Trophy 2025. In response to the stories, BCCI proposed that the Indian cricket crew will likely be taking part in its matches at a impartial venue and it was accepted by the PCB. Nonetheless, PCB sources instructed Sports Tak that the 2 cricket boards haven’t spoken concerning the hybrid mannequin in any respect and no such plans are being made for the competitors. Pakistan have maintained that they need to host the match at – Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi.
“The hybrid mannequin will not be into account. It’s documented that its place has not modified. Individuals file tales claiming sources X Y Z. Individuals file something simply to get some views. As of now, we’ve not determined something so far as the Champions Trophy. Our stand is as it’s,” a PCB supply stated.
The 2 groups haven’t confronted one another in a bilateral collection for greater than a decade resulting from political tensions. Whereas Pakistan did journey to India for the 2023 ODI World Cup, India haven’t given a last reply on whether or not they are going to be travelling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy subsequent 12 months.
Earlier, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who can also be the Federal Inside Minister, assured a brisk visa issuance coverage for Indian followers wanting to go to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy early subsequent 12 months.
He made the assurances throughout a gathering with a gaggle of Sikh pilgrims from america.
Naqvi stated the PCB was anticipating a constructive response from Indian followers to go to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy.
“We will likely be protecting a particular quota of tickets for Indian followers and we are going to attempt to make the visa issuance coverage brisk,” Naqvi was quoted as saying by a newspaper. Naqvi stated that the PCB wish to see Indian followers go to Pakistan and watch the Indian and Pakistan match in Lahore.
(With PTI inputs)
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