Champions Trophy Hosting: There is confusion about hosting the Champions Trophy. BCCI has refused to go to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, while Pakistan has refused to play the tournament under the hybrid model. Where will the Champions Trophy be held so far? ICC has also not given an official statement regarding this, due to which the fans are confused.
At the same time, now according to the report of Sports Tak, if Pakistan remains firm on its decision, then the hosting of the Champions Trophy can be taken away from it and India can get a chance
Potential Shift of Champions Trophy Hosting to India
The report said, “There is a talk going on inside the BCCI that, if Pakistan is out of the Champions Trophy, if it says that neither we will play the Champions Trophy, nor host it if the ICC forces them to the hybrid model and Pakistan does not agree to it.
So in such a situation, it is possible that the Champions Trophy may be held in India in February-March. Although its probability is very low, this is the thinking of some people inside the BCCI.
” According to the report, “If Pakistan does not host the Champions Trophy and then decides not to play the Champions Trophy, then in such a situation BCCI can say that India will host the Champions Trophy.”
Security Concerns Behind India’s Refusal to Travel to Pakistan
Apart from this, the report says that Pakistan has asked India for an answer as to why it does not want to come to Pakistan and play in the Champions Trophy. On which BCCI is preparing to answer the ICC.
The report says that BCCI will mention all the things due to which the Indian team cannot be sent to Pakistan. BCCI is preparing a report in which it will be told when and how many terrorist activities have taken place in India from Pakistan’s side, due to which the relations between India and Pakistan have deteriorated.
Apart from this, the Indian board is also going to tell the ICC how dangerous it is to play in Pakistan.
ICC’s Challenge: Balancing Diplomacy and Tournament Logistics
According to Cricbuzz, a ‘chief official’ told the publication that the ICC could have been more active. The publication also gave detailed reasons. India has not been travelling to Pakistan for a long time due to diplomatic issues.
When the schedule for the Champions Trophy was shared with everyone and particularly shared quite early, there were no objections raised. According to Cricbuzz, it was reported that in the board meetings held since then, the BCCI did not formally express any concerns regarding the Champions Trophy.
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