Published 16:56 IST, November 15th 2024

Pressure Mounts On BCCI! ICC Seeks Valid Explanation On Not Sending Team To PAK For CT 25 | Reports

Reports are stating that the ICC is requesting a written explanation from the BCCI regarding their refusal to send Team India, as PAK starts to promote CT 2025.

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As Champions Trophy nears, controversy continues to stir up as Team India may not travel to Pakistan for marquee ICC tournament in 2025. Tensions continue to rise as India's denial to travel has put ICC and PCB in a cluttered situation. While India remains stefast over fact that y are not keen on sending team to neighbouring country, International Cricket Board has now come into action. It is seeking a proper response from BCCI on not sending Team India to prestigious ICC tournament in PAK.

ICC Seeks Valid Response From BCCI Over Team India Not Traveling To Pakistan For Champions Trophy | Reports

As Pakistan begins to hype upcoming Champions Trophy tournament, reports from Geo News are stating that International Cricket Council (ICC) is seeking a written explanation from BCCI over ir denial for Team India's travel to PAK. development has come to light after BCCI verbally informed ICC regarding ir decision to not send Men in Blue for CT 2025. Citing 'security concerns,' India has stefastly maintained its position against going to Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy. PCB is seeking a copy of India's response from ICC as a response.

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"In case of receiving a written reply, Pakistan may seek substantial evidence supporting reasons," reports stated.

Reports also d that after considering reasons sent by BCCI, ICC would n need to make a final ruling regarding Team India's participation. Should India decline to visit Pakistan for any reason, mega event may be replaced by anor team. 

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Pakistan Cricket Board h option of hosting Champions Trophy 2025 in a hybrid model, same way y did in 2023 when Team India's matches and final were held in Sri Lanka. However, PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi has played down scenario, saying that no talks have been me about implementing model. It is yet to be seen on what happens next, and wher Team India travels to Pakistan or not.

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