There’s nonetheless no improvement concerning the affirmation of the host venue for subsequent yr’s Champions Trophy after the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) knowledgeable the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) that the Males in Blue won’t be making the journey to Pakistan. Subsequently, the ICC requested the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) whether or not they could be serious about internet hosting the match in a hybrid mannequin, with India’s matches being held at a impartial venue like within the UAE. Nevertheless, PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi is set to host the complete occasion in Pakistan and is unwilling to compromise.
As issues have come to a standstill concerning the marquee occasion, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has come out with an fascinating tackle the difficulty. In response to the cricketer-turned-expert, the legendary Virat Kohli is prepared to play in Pakistan.
“There can be again channel talks. Even in days of struggle there are again channel talks. We should always not lose hope. We’ve got to look ahead to an answer. We all know a proven fact that 95-96 per cent of sponsorship for ICC comes from India,” Shoaib Akhtar mentioned in an interview as quoted by NDTV Sports activities.
“It is actually as much as the governments. It is nothing to do with the BCCI. Virat Kohli is making an attempt to play in Pakistan for the primary time. Pakistan desires to see Virat play in Pakistan. Think about him scoring a century in Pakistan. Will probably be a full circle for him. Pakistan has acquired a tag that it can’t host massive tournaments like World Cup. If this (Champions Trophy) occurs will probably be a stepping stone for greater occasions. I do not assume it will occur. Maintaining the fingers crossed. Wait until the final second. I believe at present, as of now, India is coming to Pakistan,” he additional added.
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