The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team is unlikely to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming edition of the ICC Champions Trophy despite efforts from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to convince the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Amidst all this, former Indian player Harbhajan Singh has supported BCCI's stand and has cited that security issues are still there. Something or the other happens there almost every day.
Harbhajan Singh backs BCCI's stand
Legendary Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has been clear-cut in his remark that BCCI's decision to not send the Indian team to Pakistan is totally right. He said that The security issue there is really significant. He said the safety of our players is of utmost importance.
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“Why should the Indian team go to Pakistan? The security issue there is significant. The situation in Pakistan is such that incidents occur almost every day. I don't think it's safe to go there. The stance of the BCCI is absolutely correct, and nothing is more important than the safety of our players,” said Harbhajan Singh in a conversation with IANS.
PCB leaves it to ICC to convince BCCI
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not left it up to Cricket's top governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC) to convince BCCI to send Team India to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025.
"The PCB now has done what was required of it as hosts of the Champions Trophy. It has submitted the draft schedule and format for the event and also submitted budget for the event. It is now up to the ICC how soon they circulate, discuss and finalize the schedule of the Champions Trophy. The PCB for its part in the draft schedule has suggested hosting all of India’s games in Lahore including a semi-final (if India qualifies) and final. The PCB for its part has given in writing to the ICC about the tax modalities, venue selections and clearance from its government for Indian team to be hosted in Pakistan for the mega event," a PCB insider told PTI.
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