The theme of Champions Trophy 2025 is gaining everyone’s attention day by day. The tournament is scheduled to be held in Pakistan, but the Indian team refused to travel to the neighboring country, citing political tensions between the two countries. After the 2008 Asia Cup, India are yet to visit Pakistan and the 1992 world champions are in India for the 2023 ODI World Cup. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also said it has received an email from the ICC regarding India’s refusal to travel.
Former India Newcomer Akash Chopra also expressed his opinion on this and said that if Team India refuses, then there will be no Champions Trophy.
“Yes, this is an ICC event. Broadcasters contributed money to the event. But there is always a sidebar: if the ICC fails to secure Indian participation, then broadcasters will not invest or there will be a financial revaluation. If India does this, they don’t participate, the money will fall sharply,” Aakash said in an interview. YouTube channel.
“The last PCB board chief during the 2023 ODI World Cup said:we are going to an enemy country(we are going into enemy territory). In the future, if Pakistan decides not to play against India, there will be consequences. India will also face consequences if it does not visit Pakistan but the sanctions will be financial and how can the ICC stop the flow of Indian money to India? Pakistan does not have such leverage. This is a harsh reality. I am absolutely sure that without India there will be no Champions Cup. Every team, including Pakistan, understands this,” he added.
Earlier, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday initiated talks with senior government officials to discuss the future course of action after the ICC informed the PCB of India’s reluctance to tour the country for the Champions Trophy next year.
“Mohsin Naqvi, who is the federal home minister, is in touch with government officials and now we are waiting to see what directives will be given by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif,” said a PCB official.
The official expressed disappointment with India’s position even as Pakistan promised to ensure complete security for visitors during the ICC exhibition.
“This is unacceptable as there is no logical reason for India to refuse to send its team to Pakistan again.
“Preparations for the event are on track and we have already assured the ICC of all the best safety measures for all teams, including India,” the official said.
(with PTI inputs)
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