THE PAKISTAN Cricket Board (PCB) announced Tuesday it has requested clarification from the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding India’s decision not to send a team to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy
Last week, the ICC informed the PCB that India would not be touring Pakistan for the eight-team tournament, putting the future of the event in question. Pakistan had previously dismissed the idea of a “hybrid model,” which would allow India to play its matches at neutral venues, such as in the United Arab Emirates.
“The PCB has responded to last week’s ICC letter seeking clarifications for the Indian Board’s decision not to travel to Pakistan for next year’s Champions Trophy,” Sami-Ul-Hasan stated to AFP.
Due to political tensions, India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral series for more than ten years, only competing against each other in ICC multi-nation tournaments. The political rivalry between the two nations, who have fought three wars since gaining independence in 1947, often carries over onto the cricket field, where their matches are among the most viewed events worldwide.
According to Pakistani media reports, the PCB is unlikely to accept security concerns as a reason for India’s decision. Other countries, including New Zealand, England, and Australia, have toured Pakistan in recent years. Pakistan also played in last year’s ODI World Cup in India, with the PCB hoping for a reciprocal gesture for the Champions Trophy Read More…..
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