Shoaib Akhtar ACCUSES BJP Government For Not Allowing India to Travel to Pakistan

Former Pakistan star Shoaib Akhtar has me a stunning statement accusing BJP of not sending Indian team to Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy . Akhtar, in a clip shared by him on social space, reckons it is not BCCI, but BJP government that is creating all problem. uncertainty over tournament is growing each day. re is still no confirmation about will Pakistan accept ‘hybrid’ model or not. 

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'It's nothing to do with BCCI'

"It's really up to governments. It's nothing to do with BCCI. It is up to BJP government. y will decide," Shoaib Akhtar said.

"re will be back channel talks. Even in days of war, n two things will happen: Pakistan will lose about 100 million dollars of sponsorship that will go to ICC and 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 convince India to come to Pakistan, n two things will happen: Pakistan will lose about 100 million dollars of sponsorship that will go to ICC and host country will earn. Second, it would be better if India comes and plays in Pakistan. But it's really, really up to government. It has nothing to do with BCCI," Akhtar ded furr. 

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ICC STANCE

As per multiple reports, Pakistan has asked ICC for an explanation on why India is reluctant to travel across border. Also, ICC is expected to announce schedule of Champions Trophy by end of week. Back channel talks are on to convince PCB to accept ‘hybrid’ model.