Published 18:29 IST, November 8th 2024
'Not Ready To Discuss': PCB Chief Says BCCI Yet To Confirm Participation In Champions Trophy
The Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place in February and March 2025, with Pakistan hosting the eight-team tournament.
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PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi has me it clear that Pakistan Cricket Board has t received any official word from BCCI regarding ir participation in 2025 Champions Trophy . This statement comes after reports that BCCI h expressed ir reluctance to travel to Pakistan for tournament.
PCB chief emphasized that y need written confirmation from BCCI if y have any issues with traveling to Pakistan. He also mentioned that y have t received anything from ICC regarding BCCI's stance.
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Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place in February and March 2025, with Pakistan hosting eight-team tournament. However, uncertainty surrounding India's participation has intensified stand-off.
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Mohsin Naqvi says official confirmation from BCCI on Champions Trophy participation
Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that PCB is t considering a hybrid model and that y have t received any formal communication from BCCI. PCB chief mentioned that ir preparations for Champions Trophy are on track and will continue as planned. If India decides to pull out, PCB will seek vice from ir government and respond accordingly, Naqvi told reporters.
“We need everything in writing if India has any issues with travelling to Pakistan. we have been reing reports in Indian media, but thing official has come to us. As for BCCI, we have t received anything from ICC if BCCI has written anything to m," Naqvi said on Friday.
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"So far, we have t spoken anything about hybrid model, r are we rey to discuss that issue,” Naqvi ded.
“Our preparations for Champions Trophy are on course and will continue in same fashion. If India does decide to pull out, we will seek vice from our government and will respond accordingly, as we have been very cordial with BCCI on so many occasions in past," he said.
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It's worth ting that Pakistan hosted Asia Cup last year in a hybrid model, with only four matches played in Pakistan, while remaining matches, including final between India and Sri Lanka, were held in island nation. India and Pakistan have t played bilateral cricket since 2012-13 season. India have t travelled to Pakistan since 2008 Asia Cup .
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18:20 IST, November 8th 2024