ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Tensions between India and Pakistan, rooted in political issues, are often reflected in the sports world. As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 approaches, new controversies are surfacing. According to the IANS report, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has objections to Pakistan’s name being printed on the Indian team’s jersey. Already this trophy is being organized in a hybrid model. Due to political relations, the Indian team is not allowed to go to Pakistan. Despite Pakistan being the host, India will play its matches in Dubai for security reasons.
BCCI vs PCB face to face:
This tournament was to be held in two countries under the hybrid model. After a long time, the tension of the teams regarding the hybrid model was relieved, and now a new controversy has arisen regarding the jersey. The Board of Control for Cricket in India is not ready to get the name of Pakistan printed on its jersey under any circumstances. In such a situation, a new conflict has arisen between the Pakistan Cricket Board and the Indian Cricket Board. On this, PCB officials accused the BCCI of “politics in cricket.” The official expressed strong objections, stating that omitting the host country’s name from the Indian jersey is part of a broader political agenda.
Doubts Over Rohit Sharma’s Visit to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
As the tournament is getting closer, Rohit Sharma’s visit for inauguration also seems doubtful. First, the tournament was organized in a hybrid model, now the jersey controversy. It has been said that Indian team captain Rohit Sharma will not go to Pakistan for the opening ceremony.
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Traditionally, the ICC organizes photoshoots and press conferences featuring the captains before major tournaments. In the old reports, it was believed that Rohit Sharma would go to Pakistan but according to the new report, the matter is something else. This has increased the controversy even more. According to the reports coming out, PCB is trying to resolve every matter but BCCI is adamant on its stand.
A Tournament Clouded by Political Controversy
Controversies are continuously increasing regarding this tournament starting from February 19, due to which it has become a topic of discussion. The increasing role of politics in the sports world is clearly visible, adding to the challenges surrounding the event.
