The essential assembly for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy is simply hours away, and with the controversy about India not travelling to Pakistan for the match surrounding it, the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) has managed to additional intensify their stance in regards to the competitors.
The PCB has come ahead and made it clear to the ICC that they won’t settle for the much-debated hybrid mannequin of the match. It’s value noting that the ICC is scheduled to fulfill at 2:30 PM Dubai time (4:00 PM IST), the place they are going to determine what occurs within the Champions Trophy.
Curiously, the hybrid mannequin might see that the Indian group not play its matches in Pakistan slightly than compete at a impartial venue. The Champions Trophy is slated for the window between February 19 and March 9, and nonetheless there was no resolution offered.
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Not too long ago, the PCB’s chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, took centre stage and talked about how he’s attempting to do every little thing he can to guard his board’s pursuits. “Pakistan won’t hold collaborating in occasions in India whereas Indian authorities hold refusing to ship their groups to Pakistan. Such an imbalance isn’t acceptable. Our stance is well-known. We’ll safeguard Pakistan’s pursuits,” Naqvi was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz.
Notably, the Asia Cup 2024 was slated to be held in Pakistan as properly. Nonetheless, as a result of BCCI’s refusal to let the Indian group journey, India performed their video games in Sri Lanka because the match was accomplished in a hybrid mannequin. Moreover, Pakistan travelled to India for the ODI World Cup 2023 and is anticipating India to return the favour.
The upcoming assembly may very well be an important take a look at for each the ICC and the boards. The ICC is seeking to suggest alternate options within the assembly that go well with all events, however with the PCB denying a hybrid mannequin, a doable resolution for a similar doesn’t look possible for the time being.
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