BCCI vs PCB Spar On CT Venue As Naqvi Denies Receiving Any Official Note From Indian Board

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi, on Friday, categorically denied receiving any formal communication from Indian cricket board on its national team t travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy . On Thursday, PCB sources claimed that India have opted for 'Hybrid Model' where all ir matches will be held in Dubai.

Hybrid Model was followed during 2023 Asia Cup where Pakistan played its matches at home but India played its matches in Sri Lanka. On Friday morning, BCCI sources claimed that India have alrey officially intimated to PCB that y won't travel to Pakistan but in evening, Naqvi held a press meet at Gdafi Stium to issue a denial. 

"Till today, one has discussed any 'Hybrid Model' with us r are we willing to talk about it. But we have been showing good gestures for last few years and one should expect us to do it all time,” Naqvi told reporters.

He said if and when any such proposal was tabled to PCB in writing, he would take it to government.

“I will take anything writing to government and whatever decision y take we have to follow m,” Naqvi ded.

When PTI contacted a senior BCCI source, he replied: " status quo remains. It is never BCCI's call wher to travel to Pakistan but Indian government's. thing changes on that front. We are t travelling to Pakistan as things stand." 

Asked about Indian media reports quoting a BCCI official as saying that y (BCCI) h informed PCB y wouldn’t be sending ir team to Pakistan for security reasons, Naqvi said one h told m anything.

“As far as we are concerned, tournament is being held in Pakistan on schedule and all teams will play here. All or boards are looking forward to playing in Pakistan,” he said.

Naqvi who is also federal interior minister furr said that talks are held all time with or boards and thing has changed.

“If we get anything in writing on India t coming or coming to Pakistan I will first share it with government and media,” he ded.

“As things stand we are preparing to host all teams and matches.” PCB h proposed to BCCI that India can set up base in Delhi or Chandigarh and just fly to Lahore on match days and return on very day after proceedings but it was rejected.

last time India travelled to Pakistan was in 2008 for Asia Cup but since 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in that same year, national team hasn't toured neighbouring country.

ICC's stand has always been that y don't interfere in a particular country's government policy. From December 1, BCCI's outgoing secretary Jay Shah will be he of global body.