NEW DELHI: Will the Champions Trophy be held in Pakistan? Will it’s performed beneath a hybrid type? Or will the event be completely shifted out of Pakistan? The doubt situation the host venue for the 2025 Champions Trophy continues to dominate discussions in global cricket.
The talk started when the BCCI knowledgeable the Global Cricket Council (ICC) that the Indian cricket staff would now not proceed to Pakistan, the designated host for the event.
In reaction, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) took a company stance, rejecting the speculation of a hybrid type.
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Now, former Pakistan rapid bowler Shoaib Akhtar has weighed in at the factor, sharing his point of view in a up to date interview.
“It’s really up to the governments. It’s nothing to do with the BCCI. It is up to the BJP government. They will decide,” Shoaib Akhtar mentioned.
“There will be back channel talks. Even in days of war, there are back channel talks. We should not lose hope. We have to look forward to a solution. We know a fact that 95-98 per cent of sponsorship for ICC comes from India.
“If Pakistan fails to persuade Republic of India to return to Pakistan, next two issues will occur: Pakistan will lose about 100 million bucks of the sponsorship that may journey to ICC and the host nation will earn. 2d, it will be higher if Republic of India comes and performs in Pakistan. Nevertheless it’s in reality, in reality as much as the federal government. It has not anything to do with BCCI.
“Virat Kohli is trying to play in Pakistan for the first time. Entire Pakistan wants to see Virat play in Pakistan. Imagine him scoring a century in Pakistan. It will be good; he doesn’t score a century here and gets out early. It will be a full circle for him.
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“Pakistan has were given a tag that it can not host large tournaments just like the Global Cup or Champions Trophy. If this (Champions Trophy) occurs, it is going to be a stepping stone for larger occasions. I don’t assume this may occur. Maintaining the arms crossed. Wait until the terminating while. I believe these days, as of now, Republic of India is coming to Pakistan,” Akhtar mentioned.
