“I can’t send them to Pakistan”
The future of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is under threat as tensions rise Indiathe firm decision not to travel to Pakistan due to security concerns. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made it clear that they will play the tournament under a hybrid model, leaving Pakistan’s hosting rights under a cloud of uncertainty.
As discussions continue, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 faces an uphill battle to find common ground between India and Pakistan. With the BCCI determined not to send the Indian cricket team to Pakistan, they proposed a hybrid model for their tournament matches.
Champions Trophy 2025 faces uncertainty as India stand firm on position
The BCCI is said to want India’s matches to be held in Dubai while the remaining matches are played in Pakistan. However, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has yet to officially approve this deal, casting further doubt on the future of the 2025 Champions Trophy.
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The situation sparked debate about Pakistan’s ability to retain its hosting rights, with critics questioning the preparation for the eight-nation competition and the ICC’s delay in making strong decisions. The schedule The 2025 Champions Trophy is expected to be announced on Monday, but it remains to be seen whether India and Pakistan will reach an agreement in time.
Adding to the tension, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla reiterated India’s focus on player safety and its preference for the hybrid model. Rajeev Shukla made it clear that the BCCI will not be sending the men in blue to Pakistan, and will explore alternatives while standing firm on their stand.
We can’t send players to Pakistan: Rajeev Shukla
Rajeev Shukla was quoted by PTI as saying, “We (BCCI) prefer a hybrid model. But since the ICC president is already taking care of it and is in talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board, we hope for an amicable solution with both nations (India and Pakistan) that accept it without any bitterness.
The BCCI vice-president added, “The focus is mainly on the safety of our players and hence we cannot send them to Pakistan. We are looking for a middle ground to sort things out.”
India and Pakistan will play at neutral venues
On the other hand, a PTI report suggested that neither India nor Pakistan will travel to each other’s country for ICC events in the future. It is also said that the India vs Pakistan match in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 is likely to take place in Dubai, UAE.
Reports also suggest that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may not receive any compensation, which is surprising considering its heavy investment in renovating famous stadiums for next year’s mega event. Notably, the Champions Trophy will return after a seven-year hiatus.
Pakistan enter the tournament as defending champions, having defeated India by 180 runs to clinch the title at The Oval in 2017. Chasing 339 runs for victory, Pakistan Virat KohliIndian cricket team led by just 158 ​​runs in the final against Pakistan.
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