BCCI denies traveling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy, PCB reacts strongly by sharing video on X: Watch

Last updated:Nov 9, 2024 9:50 PM IST

The BCCI has informed the ICC about the Indian government’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy in 2025.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi – (Image: X/@TheRealPCB)

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is gearing up to host the Champions Trophy next year. The venues are being upgraded to meet ICC standards, and renovation works are underway in several cities across the country. The PCB has shared videos of the stadiums where the matches will take place during the eight-nation tournament.

On Saturday, the PCB shared a video of the members of the PCB Board of Directors receiving a briefing on the ongoing modernization of the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Meanwhile, the BCCI has reportedly informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) about the Indian government’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for the showpiece event.

“This is an ICC event and BCCI has informed the global body that it will not travel to Pakistan. It will depend on the ICC to inform the host country about the development and then further determine the schedule of the tournament. The convention will announce the schedule 100 days before the start of the event,” PTI quoted a BCCI source as saying.

If the BCCI were to inform the ICC that it is unable to travel to Pakistan, the PCB would have no option but to organize the Champions Trophy under the ‘hybrid model’. However, board chairman Mohsin Naqvi said at a press conference that his board had not received any official communication from the BCCI. He added that it is the prerogative of the ICC, as the main organizer, to inform Pakistan about the latest developments.

The PCB has maintained that it has not received any official communication from the global body. Naqvi, who is also the federal home minister in the current government, also said that if India does not travel to Pakistan, he will have to consult his government for further guidelines.

(With input from the agency)