ICC Champions Trophy 2025: BCCI has made its stand clear regarding the 2025 Champions Trophy. BCCI has told ICC that Team India will not go to Pakistan under any circumstances. For this the Indian Board has cited security reasons. There has been an uproar in the PCB after India refused to go to Pakistan. According to the report, after India refused to visit Pakistan, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has started talks with senior government officials to discuss the future course of action.
A PCB official said, "Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the Federal Interior Minister. He is in touch with government officials and is now waiting to see what instructions Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif gives." Let us tell you that the PCB Chief has already refused to conduct the Champions Trophy in hybrid model.
PCB official expressed disappointment over India’s refusal to come to Pakistan. He said, "This is unacceptable, as there is no logical reason for India to refuse to send its team to Pakistan again. Preparations for this event are going on as per schedule and we have already assured the ICC of the best security arrangements for all teams including India."
The official acknowledged that Pakistan would suffer financial losses if a tough stance was taken on boycotting all matches against India, but said that they were prepared for such a situation. Meanwhile, there is speculation in Pakistan that the country’s government may direct the PCB to stop playing against India in any ICC or other multi-team events starting with the Champions Trophy until the Indian government gives its approval. Does not change its policy.
Many former cricketers of Pakistan have expressed disappointment over India’s decision. Veterans like Pakistan’s former Test captain Rashid Latif, Javed Miandad and Inzamam ul Haq have expressed disappointment over India’s decision.
2025 Champions Trophy is to start from 19th February. Its final match is to be played on March 9. The tournament is to start in Pakistan, but it can be played in hybrid model. According to the report, BCCI has clearly refused to send Team India to Pakistan citing security reasons.
