“No Champions Trophy With out India”: PCB Advised ‘Laborious Actuality’ Amid BCCI Sanction Talks

The subject of Champions Trophy 2025 is gaining all the general public consideration with each passing day. The match is slated to be hosted by Pakistan however Crew India has refused to journey to the neighbouring nation, citing the political tensions between the 2 nations. Since 2008 Asia Cup, India are but to go to Pakistan whereas the 1992 world champions got here to India for the 2023 ODI World Cup. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) additionally knowledgeable that they’ve acquired an e mail from the ICC concerning India’s refusal to journey. 

Former India opener Aakash Chopra additionally gave his opinion on the matter and said that if Crew India opts out, then there shall be no Champions Trophy. 

“Sure, that is an ICC occasion. Broadcasters have dedicated cash for the occasion. However there’s at all times a rider that if ICC can’t guarantee India’s participation, then the broadcasters won’t make investments or there shall be a monetary re-evaluation. If India doesn’t take part, the cash falls drastically,” Aakash mentioned on his YouTube channel. 

“The final PCB board chief throughout the 2023 ODI World Cup mentioned ‘dushman mulk ja rahe hum‘ (we’re going into the enemy’s territory). Sooner or later, if Pakistan decides to not play towards India, there shall be repercussions. India can even face repercussions if they don’t go to Pakistan, however the sanctions shall be monetary, and the way can the ICC cease India’s cash going to India? Pakistan do not need that sort of leverage. That is the exhausting actuality. I really feel it’s completely sure that there shall be no Champions Trophy with out India. Each group, together with Pakistan, understands this,” he added.

Earlier, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday initiated talks with senior authorities officers to debate future plan of action after ICC conveyed to PCB about India’s unwillingness to tour the nation for subsequent 12 months’s Champions Trophy.

“Mohsin Naqvi, who’s the federal inside minister, is in contact with authorities officers and the wait is now on what directives the Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif offers,” a PCB official mentioned.

The official expressed his disappointment over India’s stand regardless of Pakistan promising full-scale safety for the guests throughout the ICC showpiece.

“It is unacceptable as there isn’t any logical purpose for India to once more refuse to ship its group to Pakistan.

“Preparations for the occasion are on schedule and now we have already assured the ICC of all the very best safety preparations for all groups together with India,” the official mentioned.

(With PTI Inputs)