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Holding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai if India qualifies would be a 'blatant robbery' of Pakistan cricket fans' moment

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Pakistan is finally hosting an ICC tournament after 29 years and its cricket fans deserve the same joy and excitement that fans from other nations experience. But due to the BCCI's stubbornness the tournament is being played under a hybrid model. And if India qualifies for the final it will be held in Dubai instead of Pakistan.

Let’s be clear—this isn’t just unfair, It’s a blatant robbery of Pakistan cricket fans' moment, a moment they have waited nearly three decades for. Imagine hosting a tournament after 29 years only to have the biggest match taken away because of one board’s ego. It’s not just disappointing, it’s disrespectful to Pakistan’s cricket fans, who have endured so much to see international cricket return to their home grounds. The BCCI has once again put politics above the spirit of the game, and the ICC is letting it happen.
 
FearlessRoar said:
Pakistan is finally hosting an ICC tournament after 29 years and its cricket fans deserve the same joy and excitement that fans from other nations experience. But due to the BCCI's stubbornness the tournament is being played under a hybrid model. And if India qualifies for the final it will be held in Dubai instead of Pakistan.

Let’s be clear—this isn’t just unfair, It’s a blatant robbery of Pakistan cricket fans' moment, a moment they have waited nearly three decades for. Imagine hosting a tournament after 29 years only to have the biggest match taken away because of one board’s ego. It’s not just disappointing, it’s disrespectful to Pakistan’s cricket fans, who have endured so much to see international cricket return to their home grounds. The BCCI has once again put politics above the spirit of the game, and the ICC is letting it happen.
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Well Pakistanis could have stopped cheering terrorist attacks in India, if they wanted a fair treatment.
 
Devadwal said:
Pakistan can do same with india in next year world T20. They have to Qualified for the final then final will be Held in Lanka :kp
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Yr this isn’t a joke, it’s really disheartening

India was not on a 29 year hiatus from hosting an ICC event
 
Your only option is wishing hard India not making the final :). I understand your concern. But once you agree to hybrid model there is very little thing you can do. I didn't even want India playing this CT. But they have to milk money while guys like Kohli are still actively playing.
 
Don't worry guys Indians will fly from India to UAE fill the stadium make the final a grand success (assuming India makes it there).
 
Devadwal said:
I'm telling the truth which PCB has agreement with BCCI before the tournament

So blame the PCB why did they agreed for hybrid Model .
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As a fan I am very disappointed. It is a once in a blue moon opportunity for me to watch an ICC event final in Pakistan and I really hope India doesn't qualify for the final.
 
Why on earth are you guys crying now? :vk2

Wasn't Mohsin Naqvi treated like a heroic ghazi for "bringing BCCI to its knees" and securing the hybrid model for all ICC tournaments? Why moan just because that arrangement is out to fruition? Makes no sense at all.
 
Sour grapes. People were celebrating the fact that Naqvi owned the BCCI by negotiating for not having Pakistan in ICC events held in India.

This just sounds like whinging now that Pakistan aren't making the KO's. :inti
 
No, it won't be a robbery this was all decided beforehand, Pakistan should have fought tooth & nail to make the final and play it in their yard. But a meek surrender ensures there should be no backbiting now
 
Sold your soul to the devil for a few bucks. It was a great idea until it was realised that the home team was not going to make it to the next stage. :inti
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
Will Pakistan fans even care if their own team didn't get past the group stages?
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Typically interest in tournament ends for me the day my team exits. Did not watch WC final 2015, 2019 live. Just followed scores. Same in 2007. I paid 200$ for subscription. After India's exit did not watch a single match except final
 
FearlessRoar said:
Pakistan is finally hosting an ICC tournament after 29 years and its cricket fans deserve the same joy and excitement that fans from other nations experience. But due to the BCCI's stubbornness the tournament is being played under a hybrid model. And if India qualifies for the final it will be held in Dubai instead of Pakistan.

Let’s be clear—this isn’t just unfair, It’s a blatant robbery of Pakistan cricket fans' moment, a moment they have waited nearly three decades for. Imagine hosting a tournament after 29 years only to have the biggest match taken away because of one board’s ego. It’s not just disappointing, it’s disrespectful to Pakistan’s cricket fans, who have endured so much to see international cricket return to their home grounds. The BCCI has once again put politics above the spirit of the game, and the ICC is letting it happen.
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I sympathize with you and understand your pain but you found yourself between a rock and a hard place. Either host a tournament in Pakistan without India (which would not only take the shine out of a global tournament with the top rated team not participating but also all the money - both of which the ICC or Pakistan could ill afford) OR this hybrid model where you sacrifice part of local hosting rights but still make money.
You chose what you had to and went fully in knowing everything beforehand. Too bad Pakistan did not do well and crashed out in the group stage itself otherwise at least their semifinal would have been in Pakistan.
 
charlie007 said:
I sympathize with you and understand your pain but you found yourself between a rock and a hard place. Either host a tournament in Pakistan without India (which would not only take the shine out of a global tournament with the top rated team not participating but also all the money - both of which the ICC or Pakistan could ill afford) OR this hybrid model where you sacrifice part of local hosting rights but still make money.
You chose what you had to and went fully in knowing everything beforehand. Too bad Pakistan did not do well and crashed out in the group stage itself otherwise at least their semifinal would have been in Pakistan.
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Naqvi definitely would have made a lot of money out of it.
 
This was a big mistake by PCB to even agreeing to this. They simply should have opted out of the tournament if ICC/BCCI did’t agree to play all matches in Pakistan. And they would have avoided humiliation on pitch also. You have simply given the CT to India by letting them play on those slow wickets with minimum of travel also. No need to cry now. Just get on with it.
 
Biggest robbery on Pakistan cricket has been committed by those group of guys who have full control over the team and consistently losing.
 
What is important from Pakistan's perspective is that the tournament has been executed successfully.

People can rant about unfairness of Indo-Pak relations but they are a reality. So is the fact that India cannot be excluded from any major event.

Thus within the confines of these conditions, Pakistan has done a good job of boosting their credibility by hosting a tournament safely and showing the other 7 international teams that they are now open for regular business.
 
It is what it is. Was agreed upon by PCB. No ICC event is happening without Ind - thats just a fact and reality other countries have to live with. If not, they are free to opt out. Having said that, the bigger issue for Pak should be their team's performance. They had a great chance to qualify for SF and Final and set up a potential final clash with Ind and beat Ind in its own den with its perceived Dubai advantage. They came nowhere near and got knocked out in 4 days. And the bigger thing would be SENA countries can now tour Pak going forward.
 
At the end of the day, the PCB agreed to it. It's not like we all didn't know this could potentially happen. So I don't understand why Pakistanis are suddenly so angry about it. And I doubt anything can save this tournament now from the damp squib it has been. People in this country are angry and miserable. If you actually live in Pakistan you know how bad things are economically, socially, politically. Living in this country you feel a sense of hopelessness about the future unless you're rich. And then there's the Pakistan cricket team that makes you even more angry and frustrated. In this type of environment nobody really cares that much about cricket. Even if its a Champions Trophy final involving two very good teams.
 
Let the Indians have this petty moment. Its a ICC tournament and PCT travelled to India for the last WC. They could not reciprocate, what a POS move, don't think it doesn't go ignored by the rest of the world.

The aim was to prove Pakistan can host ICC tournament matches. Next step is to aim for T20/ODI WC matches.
 
Flat_Track_Bully said:
Let the Indians have this petty moment. Its a ICC tournament and PCT travelled to India for the last WC. They could not reciprocate, what a POS move, don't think it doesn't go ignored by the rest of the world.

The aim was to prove Pakistan can host ICC tournament matches. Next step is to aim for T20/ODI WC matches.
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I just hope ICC awards Pakistan a joint bid next time, rather than a full-bid. Pakistan bid for a T20 WC with UAE and the 2031 WC with Bangladesh, but neither of those bids were successful. I'm not sure how bidding process works but feels like alot of headaches could have been saved by giving Pakistan one of those tournaments. Maybe they didn't want to give Pak a WC but they should have known that awarding Pak a full-tournament would create these types of problems.
 
sweep_shot said:
I wrote it before. Cricket world is now a big farce. I am not aware of any other major sport which is like this.

Maybe countries should leave ICC and form a new governing body.
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There you go. Great way to combat BCCI. Now, who is going to take the lead? There needs to be action. Not just words.
 
Flat_Track_Bully said:
Let the Indians have this petty moment. Its a ICC tournament and PCT travelled to India for the last WC. They could not reciprocate, what a POS move, don't think it doesn't go ignored by the rest of the world.

The aim was to prove Pakistan can host ICC tournament matches. Next step is to aim for T20/ODI WC matches.
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I think whole cricket world knows Indians are petty and cringy. They just play along for financial reasons I guess.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
At the end of the day, the PCB agreed to it. It's not like we all didn't know this could potentially happen. So I don't understand why Pakistanis are suddenly so angry about it. And I doubt anything can save this tournament now from the damp squib it has been. People in this country are angry and miserable. If you actually live in Pakistan you know how bad things are economically, socially, politically. Living in this country you feel a sense of hopelessness about the future unless you're rich. And then there's the Pakistan cricket team that makes you even more angry and frustrated. In this type of environment nobody really cares that much about cricket. Even if its a Champions Trophy final involving two very good teams.
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Unfortunate that this is happening to PCT fans, only ones who are actually on the losing side here, not PCB neither PCT.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
I just hope ICC awards Pakistan a joint bid next time, rather than a full-bid. Pakistan bid for a T20 WC with UAE and the 2031 WC with Bangladesh, but neither of those bids were successful. I'm not sure how bidding process works but feels like alot of headaches could have been saved by giving Pakistan one of those tournaments. Maybe they didn't want to give Pak a WC but they should have known that awarding Pak a full-tournament would create these types of problems.
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There wouldn't have been any problem if not for India. This one toxic country creates 99% of the problems in world cricket.
 
sweep_shot said:
There wouldn't have been any problem if not for India. This one toxic country creates 99% of the problems in world cricket.
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That country is also responsible for producing 90% of all the revenues so that boards with begging bowls ike Bangladesh and Pakistan can afford modern technology and other facilities.

If not for India, you guys would still be playing Uganda on some wet maidaan in Dhaka in world cricket league division 5. :inti
 
Why did PCB wanted to leech of India playing. Could have hosted without India. But no... they want money.
 
FearlessRoar said:
Pakistan is finally hosting an ICC tournament after 29 years and its cricket fans deserve the same joy and excitement that fans from other nations experience. But due to the BCCI's stubbornness the tournament is being played under a hybrid model. And if India qualifies for the final it will be held in Dubai instead of Pakistan.

Let’s be clear—this isn’t just unfair, It’s a blatant robbery of Pakistan cricket fans' moment, a moment they have waited nearly three decades for. Imagine hosting a tournament after 29 years only to have the biggest match taken away because of one board’s ego. It’s not just disappointing, it’s disrespectful to Pakistan’s cricket fans, who have endured so much to see international cricket return to their home grounds. The BCCI has once again put politics above the spirit of the game, and the ICC is letting it happen.
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How about you guys reimburse BCCI first for all the money we bring into your boards, then you are free to hold the tournament wherever you want? You guys want India to make all the money for you without giving up anything?
 
It's same for india in future isn't it? Any tournament final/semi featuring pakistan will be played outside India?

Whats with all this sook?
 
Looks like it's going to be SA Vs Ind semi. I don't think SA the ultimate chokers can beat Ind in the semis

Dubai final most likely. Hosts won't even have the final played in their country which is sad, unfair and a travesty
 
Pakistan not going in to QF stages even after controlling 100% team selection and the system IS NOT A ROBBERY against the fans, well wishers.

But a deal that was agreed upon by both the parties is a robbery.

It shows where your priorities are and why PCT is in the dire state that it is in. There's always victim mentality, blaming the external agencies instead of self retrospection of what you might have done wrong.
 
I will feel extremely guilty if we take the final away from Pakistan. This was Pakistan’s moment and we are almost about to crush their dreams. I’m not a sadist, these things don’t bring me pleasure. Some of the fellow Pakistani posters are like my brothers and to know a few of them will be crying if the final is taken out of Pakistan is not something that i can be ok with as a man of principle.
 
The most idiotic thing is that both Australia and SA have to travel to Dubai in weekend as they don't know which of them will face India and then one of them have to travel back to Pakistan to face Kiwis. What a laughable schedule. Well done PCB!
 
IAJ said:
The most idiotic thing is that both Australia and SA have to travel to Dubai in weekend as they don't know which of them will face India and then one of them have to travel back to Pakistan to face Kiwis. What a laughable schedule. Well done PCB!
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Can't believe South Africa and Australia agreed to do this farce. So, one team has to travel to Dubai for absolutely nothing. :inti

Cricket used to be an elegant gentlemen's sport. It has turned into a slum sport.
 
sweep_shot said:
Can't believe South Africa and Australia agreed to do this farce. So, one team has to travel to Dubai for absolutely nothing. :inti

Cricket used to be an elegant gentlemen's sport. It has turned into a slum sport.
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Some teams should have been allowed to remain at their slumlord status.

Yes, True blame lies with the Indians and the BCCI for trying to uplift garbage into civilized fold.
 
Bhaijaan said:
I will feel extremely guilty if we take the final away from Pakistan. This was Pakistan’s moment and we are almost about to crush their dreams. I’m not a sadist, these things don’t bring me pleasure. Some of the fellow Pakistani posters are like my brothers and to know a few of them will be crying if the final is taken out of Pakistan is not something that i can be ok with as a man of principle.
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Chill bro, we were done and dusted basically after the 1st match.
No once cares (Pak public/fans) where this final takes place.
 
Sana Mir said it on TV , Tournament ended for Pakistan when team was announced for CT. It does nt matter now where Final is played. PCB signed the deal so get on with it
 
Let's back Australia to defeat BCCI's ego

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Bhaijaan said:
I will feel extremely guilty if we take the final away from Pakistan. This was Pakistan’s moment and we are almost about to crush their dreams. I’m not a sadist, these things don’t bring me pleasure. Some of the fellow Pakistani posters are like my brothers and to know a few of them will be crying if the final is taken out of Pakistan is not something that i can be ok with as a man of principle.
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WHy would you feel guilty. PCB made their own bed. They stand to make a lot of money from these dubai encounters. That is what matters for them. Either way Pakistan was not going to win CT. I understand the predicament of fans. But not our fault.
 
FearlessRoar said:
Pakistan is finally hosting an ICC tournament after 29 years and its cricket fans deserve the same joy and excitement that fans from other nations experience. But due to the BCCI's stubbornness the tournament is being played under a hybrid model. And if India qualifies for the final it will be held in Dubai instead of Pakistan.

Let’s be clear—this isn’t just unfair, It’s a blatant robbery of Pakistan cricket fans' moment, a moment they have waited nearly three decades for. Imagine hosting a tournament after 29 years only to have the biggest match taken away because of one board’s ego. It’s not just disappointing, it’s disrespectful to Pakistan’s cricket fans, who have endured so much to see international cricket return to their home grounds. The BCCI has once again put politics above the spirit of the game, and the ICC is letting it happen.
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We forced the final outside Pakistan with our might!!
 
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