Suryakumar Yadav: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 This tournament is being discussed the most in the cricket world at this time. Pakistan Cricket Board, team, and fans of the team want Team India to come to Pakistan for this mega tournament.
But the Indian team will not tour Pakistan under any circumstances. If reports are to be believed, BCCI has also written a letter to the ICC that we are not ready to play in the Champions Trophy.
Suryakumar Yadav’s Viral Reply to a Fan
Recently, a Pakistani fan asked Suryakumar Yadav a question that quickly went viral on social media. Before the third T20 International match against South Africa in Centurion, the Indian cricketer was spotted on an outing where he met several Pakistani fans.
It is not in our hands – Surya Kumar responds to Pakistani fan when being asked about the Champions Trophy visit#Cricket | #Pakistan | #SuryakumarYadav | #ChampionsTrophy2025 | #India pic.twitter.com/bd7qGc0Wa2
— Khel Shel (@khelshel) November 11, 2024
A fan asked Suryakumar Yadav why he is not going to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. In response, Suryakumar explained that the decision is not in their hands. His answer is largely correct, as the choice to travel to Pakistan must be made by the BCCI and the Government of India. Ultimately, however, it seems that the Indian team will not go to Pakistan under any circumstances.
Possible Hybrid Model for Champions Trophy
Pakistan is set to host the Champions Trophy, which will take place in February and March next year. The Pakistan Cricket Board has the option to organize the entire tournament within its own country; however, this would mean that there would be no matches involving India. Organizing the tournament this way is extremely unlikely for both the Pakistan Cricket Board and the ICC.
India currently stands as the largest market for cricket, with Team India being the most significant brand in the sport. If India were to withdraw from this tournament, it would greatly diminish the tournament’s market value. In that case, the tournament could potentially be organized in a hybrid model, with all the matches held in Dubai.
Also, read about the SA vs IND 3rd T20 Pitch report here.
