1 week Ago By Shaunak Ghosh
India would be looking to continue their winning streak in ICC tournaments after winning the T20 World Cup 2024, as they take part in the Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is scheduled to be played in Pakistan, with the country hosting their first ever ICC tournament since the 1996 ODI World Cup. However, there have been multiple reports that state that India would not be travelling to the country.
citing security reasons. Now, there is reportedly a chance that India might not be taking part in the tournament at all. ICC Demands Written Explanation From BCCI According to a report by Pakistani outlet Geo News, the ICC have reportedly informed the BCCI that they need a written explanation as to why they have refused to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025.
This comes after the BCCI had verbally told the ICC that they would not be coming to Pakistan. The PCB then reportedly had asked the ICC to submit a written explanation by the BCCI. “In case of receiving a written reply, Pakistan may seek substantial evidence supporting the reasons,” sources close to the proceeding informed Geo News.
India Can Be Replaced In Champions Trophy 2025 The Geo News report further stated that if BCCI failed to provide any proper reasons, then India would be asked to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025. If India then further refuses to travel to Pakistan for the tournament, then they will be replaced by another team. India To Submit Detailed Reply By Next Week According to sources, BCCI are expected to give a detailed reply by next week.
In the letter, they will outline Paksistan's 'terror actiivities' in India over the past few years, while also stating that other teams travelling to the country to take part in the tournament cannot be given as a defence mechanism. A hybrid model has been suggested, wherein India will play their matches at a different venue, most probably in UAE. If Pakistan refuse this, the tournament can be entirely shifted out of the country, which would mean a loss of millions of dollars.
On the other hand, if they agree to the hybrid model, Pakistan would only lost 20-30% of their estimated revenue. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Cricket, Sports and around the world..
