The PCB confirmed on Sunday, 10 November, that it received an e-mail from the ICC indicating that India won’t travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy scheduled in February 2025. Former Pakistani captain Javid Miandad has criticized India’s decision not to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025 as a “joke” and reportedly called for a boycott of matches against India.
Miandad said (as quoted by PTI): “It is a joke that this is happening. Even if we don’t play India at all, Pakistan cricket will not only survive but prosper as well as we have shown in the past. I would like to see how the ICC events earn money when there are no Pakistan and India matches.”
Another former captain, Inzamam-ul-Haq also expressed his displeasure adding, “They are depriving cricket of such a big occasion. There is no threat to the Indian team in Pakistan. In fact, they would get the best hospitality here.”
It’s unacceptable as there is no logical reason for India to again refuse to send its team to Pakistan. Preparations for the event are on schedule and we have already assured the ICC of all the best security arrangements for all teams including India,” the official was quoted as saying by PTI.
Pakistan Govt. may not allow PCB to participate in any ICC event (2024-2031) if India does not participate in the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/JYF8nbyAhh
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