CT 2025 Shoaib Akhtar on Virat Kohli and Team India: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has given a big and controversial statement regarding Champions Trophy 2025. He says that the Indian cricket team and Virat Kohli are eager to play in Pakistan, but the Indian government is not allowing this to happen. This statement has come at a time when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is adamant on the hybrid model to participate in the Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan next year.
Shoaib Akhtar’s claim
Shoaib Akhtar said on live television, “India is more desperate to play in Pakistan than Pakistan. Virat Kohli would probably be desperate to play in Pakistan. I have worked with BCCI. If India comes to play in Pakistan, TV The prices of rights and sponsors will skyrocket.”
In this discussion, former Pakistani player Mohammad Hafeez asked him, “Then why is he not coming to Pakistan?”
Shoaib Akhtar gave a direct answer to this and said, “His government does not want this.”
“Virat Kohli and BCCI dying to play in Pakistan.”
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PCB ready for hybrid model
Amidst this controversy, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, while talking to the media, almost confirmed the hybrid model for the Champions Trophy. He said, “We have put forward our views before the ICC and India has also given its opinion. Our effort is to win cricket and maintain everyone’s respect. Pakistan’s pride is also important. We will do whatever is necessary for cricket.” It would be best.”
Mohsin Naqvi also emphasized that maintaining the dignity and national pride of Pakistan is his priority. He said, “Pakistan’s pride is most important. We have to ensure that cricket wins but Pakistan’s dignity also remains intact.”
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