ICC approves hybrid model for Champions Trophy 2025, extends the same policy to ICC events hosted by either country during the 2024-2027 rights cycle

[uppercut]

lol even if you look at 2010s Ind has more series/cup wins. Let's look at series in 2010s as well.

Cause if you are including Kitply cups then look at WCs and ACs and CTs as well (which have more teams than Kitply cups and are more competitive)

Let's look at series/cups won where Ind def Pak or o/w

2000s
Ind won 3 bilateral ODI series
Ind won 2 bilateral test series
Ind won 2007 T20 WC

Pak won 1 bilateral ODI series
Pak won 1 bilateral test series
Pak won Kitply cup

So that's 6-3

2010s
Ind won 2011 WC
Ind won 2013 CT
Ind won 2010 AC
Ind won 2016 AC
Ind won 2018 AC

Pak won 1 bilateral ODI series
Pak won 2017 CT

That's 5-2

2020s
Ind won 2023 AC
Ind won 2024 T20 WC

That's 2-0

So in all three decades, India has had way more meaningful wins than Pak. Pak's wins are like in 14 AC or 21 T20 WC or 09 CT where they did not even win the cup.

You forgot 2003 WC where we eliminated Pak (They had to win that match) and we also beat them in the 2007 T20 Group match lol

 

[saimayubera]

You forgot 2003 WC where we eliminated Pak ( They had to win that match ) and we also beat them in the 2007 T20 Group match lol

2003 we did not go on to win.

Looking at series/cups where one team defeated the other and went on to win. O/w things like 1996, 2014, 2016, 2019, 2023 WCs will also be counted.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

2000s
Ind won 3 bilateral ODI series
Ind won 2 bilateral test series
Ind won 2007 T20 WC

Pak won 1 bilateral ODI series
Pak won 1 bilateral test series
Pak won Kitply cup

like i said conveniently switching up selective stats. First problem is you are separating 2000s and 2010s to prove your point. We take a starting point of 2004 because India was resurgent and supposed to do better than Pakistan with better set of players. Dominance is measured in h2h because Ind vs Pak is rare and any game even outside series is imp. so start your counter from 2004 and go till 2017 .. If india’s win exceed more than 10 then we can say India dominated Pak in all those years You know H2H gap was created 90s. Im not counting any cups of 1990s with that many games we played from 2004 to 2017 why India still struggled to close h2h gap?

 

[uppercut]

2003 we did not go on to win.

Looking at series/cups where one team defeated the other and went on to win. O/w things like 1996, 2014, 2016, 2019, 2023 WCs will also be counted.

Doesn't work like that for WC games ... especially when we get to eliminate them lol. Thats why the WC streak is a extraordinary streak. Even if we Include the T20I WC its 15-1. Totally demoralizing pwnage.

 

[saimayubera]

like i said conveniently switching up selective stats. First problem is you are separating 2000s and 2010s to prove your point. We take a starting point of 2004 because India was resurgent and supposed to do better than Pakistan with better set of players. Dominance is measured in h2h because Ind vs Pak is rare and any game even outside series is imp. so start your counter from 2004 and go till 2017 .. If india’s win exceed more than 10 then we can say India dominated Pak in all those years You know H2H gap was created 90s. Im not counting any cups of 1990s with that many games we played from 2004 to 2017 why India still struggled to close h2h gap?

Because Pak's h2h was also boosted in the 80s also Einstein. That's why the h2h has not closed yet.

Dominance isn't measured in h2h. A dead rubber match won is not equal to a match won which leads to a WC. Pak winning in the group stages of some AC or CT is not equal to winning a WC semi (11) or final (07)

Also your time periods are still too convenient. 2004-17 doesn't even make sense cause the players are not even the same.

2004-07 Pak was still a decent team with Inzy, Shoaib and Youhana. Post that it's gone. Post 07 Ind team also changed with Dravid/Ganguly etc all removed from the ODI teams and Dhoni becoming captain.

1990s
Pak 28- Ind 18 (W/L 1.555)

2004-07 (till Inzy retirement)
Pak 15 - Ind 13 (but Ind won more series)

2007-2017 (Dhoni takeover captain to your arbitrary CT time)
Ind 20 - Pak 10 (W/L 2)

In that time period Ind won T20 WC 07, WC 11, CT 13, AC 10, AC 16 defeating Pak in each of them
Pak only won CT 17

Post 2017 CT
Ind 8 - Pak 2 (W/L 4)

In this time period Ind won T20 WC 24, AC 18, AC 23 defeating Pak in each of them
Pak haven't won anything

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Guys this thread is not to discuss head to head records of Pakistan and India so plz stick to the topic

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Because Pak's h2h was also boosted in the 80s also Einstein. That's why the h2h has not closed yet.

haha ok Einstein, thats the thing. if you did nt close H2H Gap post 2004 , Then India did nt dominate Pak like 80s and 90s

 

[saimayubera]

haha ok Einstein, thats the thing. if you did nt close H2H Gap post 2004 , Then India did nt dominate Pak like 80s and 90s

They did lol. Their W/L ratio was more than Pak's was in 80s and 90s.

Pak just played MORE (especially bialterals) in 80's and 90's.

That's MATHs.

2010s - Ind-Pak W/L ratio - 3
2020s - 2.5

1980s - 2.3
1990s - 1.555

2020s and 2010s W/L ratio more than 80's and 90's. India dominated Pak more in the 2010s and 2020s compared to Pak in the 80s and 90s.

04-07 was even (although Ind won more series). Post Inzy retirement, downhill.

 

[sweep_shot]

Naah. It is the reverse.

Pakistanis will have to live with the hope that they don't play in India.

Reality is different from "Agreements".

2023 AC, 2023 WC, 2025 CT all were hosted the way India wanted even if there were "agreements" before. NOTHING has been hosted the way Pak wanted. That is the REALITY ie what actually happened.

If BCCI doesn't honor the agreement, it would only show BCCI is a scumbag and untrustworthy organization.

Nothing to chest thump about it. That would be quite shameful actually.

 

[uppercut]

If BCCI doesn't honor the agreement, it would only show BCCI is a scumbag and untrustworthy organization.

Nothing to chest thump about it. That would be quite shameful actually.

What are you going to do about it other than whining and crying? Sue bcci like Sethi tried a few years ago and got pwned badly?

 

[BouncerGuy]

LOL. I don't like him very much but he is funny here and seems right as well. BCCI has many books of excuses to present.

--------------------

Ahmed Shehzad speaking on his Youtube Channel:

"Build a stadium on the border. One gate should open in India, the other in Pakistan. Their players can come from there, our players can go from here. But again, I think BCCI or the Indian government will have an issue. They'll say that when your player comes to the field on our side, we'll not give him a visa for that,"

"Pakistan had a golden chance to host India. All cricket boards had signed the agreement in 2021 that Pakistan will host the Champions Trophy. ICC cannot back off. PCB has missed the chance I think. We should forget that the Indian team will ever come to Pakistan now. Just forget it. The only way you could have brought India here was by an ICC event,"

 

[Farhan The Man]

LOL. I don't like him very much but he is funny here and seems right as well. BCCI has many books of excuses to present.

"Build a stadium on the border. One gate should open in India, the other in Pakistan. Their players can come from there, our players can go from here. But again, I think BCCI or the Indian government will have an issue. They'll say that when your player comes to the field on our side, we'll not give him a visa for that,"

You know why injuns don't want to come. Because they are enemies. Enemies don't want their counterparts to benefit off them.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

They did lol. Their W/L ratio was more than Pak's was in 80s and 90s.

Pak just played MORE (especially bialterals) in 80's and 90's.

That's MATHs.

2010s - Ind-Pak W/L ratio - 3
2020s - 2.5

1980s - 2.3
1990s - 1.555

2020s and 2010s W/L ratio more than 80's and 90's. India dominated Pak more in the 2010s and 2020s compared to Pak in the 80s and 90s.

04-07 was even (although Ind won more series). Post Inzy retirement, downhill.

haha what is 04-07 stat? conveniently switching up years and making numbers that suit you

Here is actual stat decade wise with W/L ratio in ODIs

1970s

Ind 1 Pak 3 W/L 2.0 for Pak

1980s

Pak 19 Ind 9 N/R 4 W/L 2.11 for Pak

1990s

Pak 26 Ind 17 N/R 3 W/L 1.53 for Pak

2000s

Pak 22 Ind 18 N/R 1 W/L 1.22 for Pak

2010s

Pak Ind 10 Pak 4 N/R 1 W/L 2.50 for Ind

2020s is not over yet. no point making numbers on that


India has better W/L ratio in 2010s but 2010s had lowest matches compared to last 3 decades in which Pak has better W/L ratio. Cant call it pure domination. Not enough Games outside tournaments

Now Test record of Both sides is similar

not Enough t20s in 2010s outside tournament to make any judgment. Only series that happened was drawn game

We all know india does well Against Pak in tournaments but when it comes to bilateral cricket , Ind could nt dominate Pakistan post 2003 Era like they were supposed to. on series win counter they are 1 series ahead but who calls that domination? H2H difference huge despite 15-1 in ICC WCs

 

[saimayubera]

haha what is 04-07 stat? conveniently switching up years and making numbers that suit you

Here is actual stat decade wise with W/L ratio in ODIs

1970s

Ind 1 Pak 3 W/L 2.0 for Pak

1980s

Pak 19 Ind 9 N/R 4 W/L 2.11 for Pak

1990s

Pak 26 Ind 17 N/R 3 W/L 1.53 for Pak

2000s

Pak 22 Ind 18 N/R 1 W/L 1.22 for Pak

2010s

Pak Ind 10 Pak 4 N/R 1 W/L 2.50 for Ind

2020s is not over yet. no point making numbers on that


India has better W/L ratio in 2010s but 2010s had lowest matches compared to last 3 decades in which Pak has better W/L ratio. Cant call it pure domination. Not enough Games outside tournaments

Now Test record of Both sides is similar

not Enough t20s in 2010s outside tournament to make any judgment. Only series that happened was drawn game

We all know india does well Against Pak in tournaments but when it comes to bilateral cricket , Ind could nt dominate Pakistan post 2003 Era like they were supposed to. on series win counter they are 1 series ahead but who calls that domination? H2H difference huge despite 15-1 in ICC WCs

Lol what excluding T20s as well tournaments hahaha.

Tournaments>bilaterals

That is the DEFINITION of DOMINATION.

2010s is 15-5 no matter how you spin it. You can't exclude T20s cause they are in tournaments lol.

2004-07 isn't convenience. It's the four consecutive bilateral series plus Inzy era. Shoaib, Inzy, Youhana all left post that.

Post 2003 India are AHEAD in TWO bilateral series cause there was an extra test series that India won. You just omitted it by saying "test record is similar" but India WON 2 test series against Pak compared to Pak's 1. And Ind was the ONLY one to win both home/away. Pak couldn't win in Ind in 2005/07 in tests but Ind won in Pak in 2004. Similarly Pak couldn't win at home against Ind in ODIs in 2004/06. Ind was the ONLY one to win both home (2007) and away (2004/06).

In fact in 2004 and 2007 Ind won all the series in all the formats (one home/one away for good measure), something Pak never managed to do.

From the 2003 onwards tournaments - Ind's 1 WC, 2 T20 WC, 1 CT, 4 AC vs Pak's 1 T20 WC, 1 CT, 1 AC - 8-3

In the 1 AC Pak won they lost to India and didn't play Ind in 09 T20 WC. In all of India's tournament wins Ind defeated Pak and never lost, sometimes twice in a tournament (07,18).

Reason they aren't more ahead in bilaterals is cause bilateral stopped. But the tournament domination gives a good idea of what bilateral would be like.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

In fact in 2004 and 2007 Ind won all the series in all the formats (one home/one away for good measure), something Pak never managed to do.

Delusion has no boundaries . Pak gave thorough drubbing to Ind in Ind 4-2 during 2005 ODI series

Series counter in ODI is 3-1 during 2000s . after 2007 you were supposed to come back in 2008 but ran away from playing
its 1-0 in 2010s Not our Fault you did nt want to play

You won two test series in 2000s but again did n come back in 2008 to take one L again Pak effectively defeated you 2-1 in 1998-99 playing 3 Test matches in India so yeah Ind has no advantage in tests

There is no spinning 2010s. There are not enough matches even if we include t20s in WC games. Pak sustained positive W/L in 80s 90s and 2000s playing more cricket almost double the number of games

Pakistanis concede that Ind dominates in tournaments. but Bilateral are completely different story, you can spin it by saying only tournaments matter

 

[chakdeindian]

Using phrases like "some board is at the mercy of the ICC and BCCI" really reveals your thought process. So what if other boards depend on the ICC? If they all left the ICC, who would India play against? The arrogance is baffling. What does that have to do with BCCI refusing to tour Pakistan anyway? Why can't BCCI just admit they want to sabotage the PCB on purpose?

Did any Indian security team even visit Pakistan to check the arrangements for the Champions Trophy? How can they claim Pakistan isn’t safe without conducting their own security assessments? Are the security teams from England, Australia, and New Zealand just a bunch of amateurs for agreeing to tour Pakistan?

What you call arrogance is the truth which you may deny to accept..the question of other boards leaving will never come because BCCI doesn't have problem with them and they are treated with equal respect..Tell me any board other than PCB that has problem with India..Even with PCB, the problem is not with your board or players, but your country policy and constant terrorism support..we don't need to send a security team to check and tell what Pakistan is..th decision not to send Indian team to Pak was taken much before srilankan team attack..It's a protest against constant terrorism activities

 

[chakdeindian]

You don't actually understand what has happened do you.

The indian board wanted the CT totally removed from Pakistan but flopped and had to settle for fusion / hybrid model.

They also wanted Pakistan to play their matches in india when they hosted which Pakistan refused and why this whole drama has taken weeks.

Pakistan then threatened to pull out of the CT if the Tournament was totally removed from Pakistan.

The broadcasters wanted the Pakistan v india games at all costs other wise the richest board would loose money and not be so rich and the ICC would be over.

Without the Pakistan v india games the ICC and the other boards are done financially which means INTL cricket would seize to exist.

The alternative for the richest board was to show their financial power and ego and pay all the other boards and The ICC for all the lost revenue occurred every ICC tournament which obviously isn't sustainable as the richest board would go bust.

Overall Pakistan has kept the CT on a fusion/ Hybrid model, Got a Woman's WC Tournament, Being paid compensation for the fusion model and wont play any games v india in india for the foreseeable cycle.

Morale of the story is without Pakistan cricket stops otherwise this wouldn't of gone on for weeks.

It takes two to Tango and without us you aint selling S**t.

Tough pill for the hardcore indian nationists to swallow but its just Plain hard facts based on current reality.

Nationalist Propaganda and ego clouds judgement.

Typical Pakistani fans living in delusion, thinking Pakistan has the upper hand. The BCCI never asked for the Champions Trophy to be moved out of Pakistan. Tell me one PCB member who said that the BCCI wanted the Champions Trophy to be moved to another country. It was the PCB who initially said the tournament would be completely played in Pakistan, not as a hybrid model. The PCB also stated they would boycott the Champions Trophy if it was not held entirely in Pakistan.

Furthermore, Naqvi mentioned that Pakistan would not give up their rights or national pride, and might play without India if necessary. There were various proposals from the PCB, including one where India would play only in Karachi and return to India after the match. Eventually, the PCB agreed to a hybrid model but insisted that the semifinal and final be played in Pakistan. Later, they softened their stance by agreeing to the hybrid model only if India agreed to play in it until 2032. Eventually, a compromise was reached for 2028, in a scenario where only one ICC Men's World Cup T20 will be played as a hybrid model with two hosts, and the Women's ODI World Cup for which Pakistan’s team is ranked 10th and may not even qualify. The extra Women's T20 World Cup allocated will also be a hybrid model.

In terms of broadcasters, it’s worth noting that the IPL, played without Pakistani players, earns more than ICC tournaments. Broadcasters’ demand for an India-Pakistan match is more about the Indian viewership than Pakistan’s. The rivalry is not just based on cricket, but on political factors. Apart from the India match, broadcasters don’t show as much interest in Pakistan’s matches with other teams.

Despite not playing bilateral series with India for over 10 years, the BCCI remains the richest board. Meanwhile, the PCB, after the boycott by India, has struggled financially and faced challenges hosting tournaments without India’s participation.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Ahmed Shehzad proposed an unconventional solution to restore cricketing ties between Pakistan and India during a podcast conversation:

“I suggested the idea of building a stadium by the border. One gate would be towards India, the other gate would be towards Pakistan. The players would come from the respective gates and play.”

“But even then there would be issues for the BCCI and their government. When their players come to the field by our side, they would need visas which they would not get.”

 

[saimayubera]

Delusion has no boundaries . Pak gave thorough drubbing to Ind in Ind 4-2 during 2005 ODI series

Series counter in ODI is 3-1 during 2000s . after 2007 you were supposed to come back in 2008 but ran away from playing
its 1-0 in 2010s Not our Fault you did nt want to play

You won two test series in 2000s but again did n come back in 2008 to take one L again Pak effectively defeated you 2-1 in 1998-99 playing 3 Test matches in India so yeah Ind has no advantage in tests

There is no spinning 2010s. There are not enough matches even if we include t20s in WC games. Pak sustained positive W/L in 80s 90s and 2000s playing more cricket almost double the number of games

Pakistanis concede that Ind dominates in tournaments. but Bilateral are completely different story, you can spin it by saying only tournaments matter

Lol no.

Using hypothetical series from 2008. No one played tests with Pakistan in 2008 due to political crisis.

Through drubbing was 4-1 in 2006. Pak could not even win a bilateral ODI series at home post 2000s. India won at home in 2007.

Pak would have been destroyed in tests in 2008 but got saved due to India not touring. That entire team sucked with Inzy retiring, Shoaib retired, Youhana going off to play ICL. That team kept getting beaten badly in 2009.

Post 2000s India has been better in tests.

2010s there have been enough matches. Not enough matches Pakistan has won. That I agree.

15-5

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Lol no.

Using hypothetical series from 2008. No one played tests with Pakistan in 2008 due to political crisis.

Through drubbing was 4-1 in 2006. Pak could not even win a bilateral ODI series at home post 2000s. India won at home in 2007.

Pak would have been destroyed in tests in 2008 but got saved due to India not touring. That entire team sucked with Inzy retiring, Shoaib retired, Youhana going off to play ICL. That team kept getting beaten badly in 2009.

Post 2000s India has been better in tests.

2010s there have been enough matches. Not enough matches Pakistan has won. That I agree.

15-5

hahaha delusion has no boundaries

With reality checking shifting goal post to Home and away series counter

When someone confronts Indians about H2H gap despite winning 15-1 in ICC tournaments , They will conveniently say only Tourneys Matter

Would have Been Could Have been does nt matter . You backed away and did nt come in 2008

We came in 2012 and won at your backyard. There was no transition in that Indian team. Several of your batters from that team continued well beyond that series to play for India a lame excuse for not winning

If you have more series win in 2000s then we have more series wins in 2010s.. Does nt matter if it’s only one again not our fault you continuously refused to play and chicken out Misbah’s team destroyed England in 2011 and same team destroyed you in 2012 at your home in 2012 By That evidence Pak would have won more test matches against Billion $ Team From 2011-2017 Pak was top test team in spinning conditions and even drew in England 2-2 where India got drubbing of 4-0 couple years prior Dnt peddle this would have could have

 

[FearlessRoar]

Mohsin Naqvi meets Sheikh Al Nahyan to finalise neutral venue for Champions Trophy​

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sources have told Express News that Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has met with UAE Cricket Board Chief Sheikh Al Nahyan last night.

During the meeting, Dubai Stadium was finalised as the neutral venue for the ICC Champions Trophy under the hybrid model.

Sources revealed that the discussion also included easing visa processes for Pakistani fans and emphasised ICC and PCB collaboration on other logistical issues.

Sheikh Al Nahyan assured full cooperation on all matters during his meeting with the PCB chairman. Previously, the PCB had explored options for neutral venues in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Colombo Stadium but logistical challenges led to the UAE being finalised.

Notably, Sheikh Al Nahyan is currently in the Ghotki district of Sindh.

Earlier Mohsin Naqvi announced that a decision on a neutral venue for the Champions Trophy is expected today (Sunday), while also hinting at promising news for Karachi related to the tournament.

Speaking to the media after inspecting ongoing renovation work at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, Naqvi addressed the three-year agreement for Pakistan’s cricket team to play against India at neutral venues.

He stated that while the arrangement stands for now, the future of such decisions will depend on the next PCB administration.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 proposed schedule unveiled

The proposed schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been unveiled, with Pakistan set to host the international event.

The tournament is scheduled to commence on February 19, with the opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand taking place at the National Stadium in Karachi.

The highly anticipated Pakistan-India encounter is slated for 23 February at a neutral venue. This clash is expected to attract significant global attention, reflecting the historic rivalry between the two teams.

Key highlights of the probable schedule:

Opening match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, February 19, Karachi
Pakistan vs India: February 23, neutral venue
Pakistan vs Bangladesh: February 27, Rawalpindi
Australia vs England: February 22, Lahore
Afghanistan vs England: February 26, Lahore
Afghanistan vs Australia: February 28, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Mohsin Naqvi meets Sheikh Al Nahyan to finalize Champions Trophy neutral venue | The Express Tribune

UAE Cricket Board Chief assured full cooperation on all matters during his meeting with the PCB chairman.

tribune.com.pk

 

[BlindingLight]

Mohsin Naqvi meets Sheikh Al Nahyan to finalise neutral venue for Champions Trophy​

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sources have told Express News that Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has met with UAE Cricket Board Chief Sheikh Al Nahyan last night.

During the meeting, Dubai Stadium was finalised as the neutral venue for the ICC Champions Trophy under the hybrid model.

Sources revealed that the discussion also included easing visa processes for Pakistani fans and emphasised ICC and PCB collaboration on other logistical issues.

Sheikh Al Nahyan assured full cooperation on all matters during his meeting with the PCB chairman. Previously, the PCB had explored options for neutral venues in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Colombo Stadium but logistical challenges led to the UAE being finalised.

Notably, Sheikh Al Nahyan is currently in the Ghotki district of Sindh.

Earlier Mohsin Naqvi announced that a decision on a neutral venue for the Champions Trophy is expected today (Sunday), while also hinting at promising news for Karachi related to the tournament.

Speaking to the media after inspecting ongoing renovation work at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, Naqvi addressed the three-year agreement for Pakistan’s cricket team to play against India at neutral venues.

He stated that while the arrangement stands for now, the future of such decisions will depend on the next PCB administration.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 proposed schedule unveiled

The proposed schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been unveiled, with Pakistan set to host the international event.

The tournament is scheduled to commence on February 19, with the opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand taking place at the National Stadium in Karachi.

The highly anticipated Pakistan-India encounter is slated for 23 February at a neutral venue. This clash is expected to attract significant global attention, reflecting the historic rivalry between the two teams.

Key highlights of the probable schedule:

Opening match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, February 19, Karachi
Pakistan vs India: February 23, neutral venue
Pakistan vs Bangladesh: February 27, Rawalpindi
Australia vs England: February 22, Lahore
Afghanistan vs England: February 26, Lahore
Afghanistan vs Australia: February 28, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Mohsin Naqvi meets Sheikh Al Nahyan to finalize Champions Trophy neutral venue | The Express Tribune

UAE Cricket Board Chief assured full cooperation on all matters during his meeting with the PCB chairman.

tribune.com.pk

Should have kept pak India last. Why does Pakistan have to travel back and forth for these hypocrites.

 

[FearlessRoar]

The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the United Arab Emirates as the neutral venue, says PCB spokesperson Amir Mir

The PCB has officially informed the ICC about the neutral venue decision, according to the PCB spokesperson.

Now, the matches between India and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy will be held in the UAE, stated the PCB spokesperson.

The decision regarding the neutral venue for the Champions Trophy was to be made by the host nation, Pakistan, according to the PCB spokesperson.

The final decision on the venue was made after a meeting between Mohsin Naqvi and Sheikh Al Nahyan, says the PCB spokesperson.

Sheikh Al Nahyan, currently in Pakistan, is also the chairman of the UAE Cricket Board, according to the PCB spokesperson.

 

[uppercut]

hahaha delusion has no boundaries

With reality checking shifting goal post to Home and away series counter

When someone confronts Indians about H2H gap despite winning 15-1 in ICC tournaments , They will conveniently say only Tourneys Matter

Would have Been Could Have been does nt matter . You backed away and did nt come in 2008

We came in 2012 and won at your backyard. There was no transition in that Indian team. Several of your batters from that team continued well beyond that series to play for India a lame excuse for not winning

If you have more series win in 2000s then we have more series wins in 2010s.. Does nt matter if it’s only one again not our fault you continuously refused to play and chicken out Misbah’s team destroyed England in 2011 and same team destroyed you in 2012 at your home in 2012 By That evidence Pak would have won more test matches against Billion $ Team From 2011-2017 Pak was top test team in spinning conditions and even drew in England 2-2 where India got drubbing of 4-0 couple years prior Dnt peddle this would have could have

See my signature if you want to talk about pure domination in big matches. You can keep gloating about the Bilateral record that nobody gives a ants a$$ about. Infact I will pretend that we lost all bilateral series to Pak ... how about that ? lol

Here is the only bottom line that matters today:

8-0 - ODI WC
7-1 - T20 WC

thats a total of 15-1 with 3 world cup wins for India and 4 evictions for Pak due to India. Cant get any more lopsided and brutal. Getting hammered in every corner of the world with many generations of Pak fans and cricketers alike not knowing what it is to beat India in ODI WC matches ... cant get any sweeter lol

 

[Slim]

LOL

Indians are the one that have Hyped BGT ( Wanna be Ashes ) to the Moon downplaying Aussie win in last year in CWC Ironically telling Pakistanis how useless Bilateral cricket is. Bunch of Hypocrites

I have said that before H2H against Pakistan is one thing Indians cant digest and start throwing Tournament wins When Someone tells Indians that Aus thumped you in 2003 and 2023 they will happily tell us we won BGT in 2018 and 2021

Well exposed. Hypocrisy is second nature to some.

 

[uppercut]

LOL

Indians are the one that have Hyped BGT ( Wanna be Ashes ) to the Moon downplaying Aussie win in last year in CWC Ironically telling Pakistanis how useless Bilateral cricket is. Bunch of Hypocrites

understand the difference between Test Cricket and white ball cricket and then you will understand my point.

I have said that before H2H against Pakistan is one thing Indians cant digest and start throwing Tournament wins When Someone tells Indians that Aus thumped you in 2003 and 2023 they will happily tell us we won BGT in 2018 and 2021

As I said you can pretend you won every single Bilateral ODI series vs India. NOBODY really gives a crap about those. The only memorable/important events in the Cricket are ODI WC followed by T20WC. In test cricket its BGT and Ashes. You can cry as much as you want this is the harsh reality.

 

[deltexas]

I had mentioned this way back in July August after the Ind elections that the CT would be a hybrid model with the final in Dubai and one SF as well. And i mentioned at the time that this info was from pretty higher up sources .

The pak posters were in denial and being delusional about it. Again I had stated I'm not discussing the rights or wrongs but just stating the reality. We then had 2000 plus posts of denials and gunngho bombastic statements. And guess where we are now. Exactly as I had mentioned earlier a few montgs back.

 

[kingusama92]

I had mentioned this way back in July August after the Ind elections that the CT would be a hybrid model with the final in Dubai and one SF as well. And i mentioned at the time that this info was from pretty higher up sources .

The pak posters were in denial and being delusional about it. Again I had stated I'm not discussing the rights or wrongs but just stating the reality. We then had 2000 plus posts of denials and gunngho bombastic statements. And guess where we are now. Exactly as I had mentioned earlier a few montgs back.

To be fair, no one expected the PCB to pull off what they ended up getting in return. Most assumed it would be a hybrid model with a few bucks given in compensation.

Instead, they got a hybrid model in return + compensation + a women's WC.

Not too bad for something that was always on the cards.

 

[Slim]

I had mentioned this way back in July August after the Ind elections that the CT would be a hybrid model with the final in Dubai and one SF as well. And i mentioned at the time that this info was from pretty higher up sources .

The pak posters were in denial and being delusional about it. Again I had stated I'm not discussing the rights or wrongs but just stating the reality. We then had 2000 plus posts of denials and gunngho bombastic statements. And guess where we are now. Exactly as I had mentioned earlier a few montgs back.

Did your pretty higher up sources also tell you that India would be brought on its knees and will have to agree to a similar arrangement for their own tournament?

 

[AZulfi]

A fair deal.

Pakistan should not play matches in India, if the latter are not prepared to come to Pakistan.

 

[deltexas]

Did your pretty higher up sources also tell you that India would be brought on its knees and will have to agree to a similar arrangement for their own tournament?

I had mentioned it will be a "hybrid" model with games in Dubai. Simple as that. And thats what has happened. An emoji at the end doesnt change facts .

And reg similar arrangement - not sure if you are aware that SL was the original host for 2026 t20 WC and not Ind. Ind stepped in at SL's request as they didnt have enough stadiums for all games. So Ind got more games in the 2026 t20 WC hen it should have been zero. Pretty sure you were totally unaware of this fact.

 

[deltexas]

To be fair, no one expected the PCB to pull off what they ended up getting in return. Most assumed it would be a hybrid model with a few bucks given in compensation.

Instead, they got a hybrid model in return + compensation + a women's WC.

Not too bad for something that was always on the cards.

But thats the thing right , Pak posters here were adamant on your 3rd sentence that "entire" CT will be in Pak, never stated it was always on the cards. Again just stating the facts.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

But thats the thing right , Pak posters here were adamant on your 3rd sentence that "entire" CT will be in Pak, never stated it was always on the cards. Again just stating the facts.

Indian Posters said lot of things too

Probably you did nt read those

For exmple

If Pak does not Take it or leave it , Pak will be thrown out of CT

Pak has no leg to stand On

There will never be any written agreement from BCCI accepting conditions on its own tournament

Big claims happen on both sides.. But you want to dwell on Pak’s side because it favors you in argument

 

[FearlessRoar]

Warning:

This thread is not for discussing the BGT, the Ashes, or Pakistan's Test cricket. Please don't derail the thread.

 

[Devadwal]

ICC is likely announced the champion trophy scheduled today

1st Semifinal in UAE ( March 4)
2nd semifinal in pakistan ( March 5)

Final in UAE - March 9.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Hopefully India exits in the first round itself. We get rid of oldies. Less broadcast revenue for PCB as majority of Indians will lose interest. Pakistan get to play the final in there home. Win win for all.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Hopefully India exits in the first round itself. We get rid of oldies. Less broadcast revenue for PCB as majority of Indians will lose interest. Pakistan get to play the final in there home. Win win for all.

India has not been very good against Pakista in the UAE in recent times.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

As the things stand...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1871220614188638476

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

Why Pak vs India?

Why not overall cricket records including trophies won?



Everyone knows Pakistan's "H2H" record vs India is simply due to not playing when Ind is stronger. Just another selective stat to make Pak look good like "ICC trophies in last 10 years". Not 5 years. Not 15 years. Not 20 years. Not World Cups.

Very specific "ICC tournaments in last 10 years"

Similarly why specifically "India vs Pak H2H (this also they quote ODIs and tests)". Why not overall W/L ratio in all 3 formats?

Keep hanging on to these tiny crumbs. They become tinier every year.

There was this poster here who had this signature.

Pak bowlers with average below 25 - 3. Ind - 0.

Since then Ind have got 3 bowlers with average below 25. Pak are still stuck at 3.

I think his name was W63L35. Right now it's W73L57. So it has been 22-11 in ODIs since he opened his account lol. T20s 10-3. Tests 1-0. So overall 33-14.

"India does not produce pppphhaaast" bowlers is gone with Bumrah having better stats than their greatest phaaast bowlers while their own pace factory has gone defunct. Even their great hope Shaheen is becoming a white ball specialist.

"No ICC trophies in last 10 years" has become "Same number of ICC trophies in last 10 years". Again, "ICC trophies", not "World Cups" or "multi-team tournaments".

The overall record in Tests shows Pakistan has the 4th highest win percentage of all nations.

In ODI s Pakistan s win percentage overall is 52.78% after 970 matches.

india have played 1058 ODI matches to have the same percentage.

You should know facts before coming across as a trigger happy indian on a Pakistani forum.

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

As the things stand...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1871220614188638476

The ICC lost its integrity years ago.

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

Typical Pakistani fans living in delusion, thinking Pakistan has the upper hand. The BCCI never asked for the Champions Trophy to be moved out of Pakistan. Tell me one PCB member who said that the BCCI wanted the Champions Trophy to be moved to another country. It was the PCB who initially said the tournament would be completely played in Pakistan, not as a hybrid model. The PCB also stated they would boycott the Champions Trophy if it was not held entirely in Pakistan.

Furthermore, Naqvi mentioned that Pakistan would not give up their rights or national pride, and might play without India if necessary. There were various proposals from the PCB, including one where India would play only in Karachi and return to India after the match. Eventually, the PCB agreed to a hybrid model but insisted that the semifinal and final be played in Pakistan. Later, they softened their stance by agreeing to the hybrid model only if India agreed to play in it until 2032. Eventually, a compromise was reached for 2028, in a scenario where only one ICC Men's World Cup T20 will be played as a hybrid model with two hosts, and the Women's ODI World Cup for which Pakistan’s team is ranked 10th and may not even qualify. The extra Women's T20 World Cup allocated will also be a hybrid model.

In terms of broadcasters, it’s worth noting that the IPL, played without Pakistani players, earns more than ICC tournaments. Broadcasters’ demand for an India-Pakistan match is more about the Indian viewership than Pakistan’s. The rivalry is not just based on cricket, but on political factors. Apart from the India match, broadcasters don’t show as much interest in Pakistan’s matches with other teams.

Despite not playing bilateral series with India for over 10 years, the BCCI remains the richest board. Meanwhile, the PCB, after the boycott by India, has struggled financially and faced challenges hosting tournaments without India’s participation.

The delusional one is you.

Why did it take weeks to be resolved if the indian board held all the Aces???.

The indian boards needs to save face on the real compromises that took place behind the scenes through the indian media to fans like you not to go nuts.

If the indian board intention wasn't in favour for the CT to be removed from Pakistan they would of travelled without lame BS excuses.

This richest board BS is running thin.

Once the PCB told the ICC in no uncertain terms they would not play india anywhere the ICC was as good as a defuncted members board as their survival along with the other boards hinges on the Pak- ind clash alongside the broadcasters revenue.

The broadcasters wont pay out and the Tournament can go ahead.

The "richest" board would have to pay the difference to the ICC , other board members and take a massive reduction in broadcast revenue every ICC tournament which obviously isn't sustainable and would turn them in to a poor board.

Pakistan cricket survived and prospered on the field for a decade or so when we had no home games.

You must of started watching cricket recently.

The question is would indian cricket survive if they didn't play at home for 10 years.???

Now to save face to satisfy yourselves some indian fans believe the indian board will renegade the neutral venue agreement when india host.

What you lot fail to realise is its not the indian board or governments decision if we travel or not.

 

[shah9425]

As the things stand...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1871220614188638476

Perfectly written article

I hope they get knocked out in first round

 

[saimayubera]

The overall record in Tests shows Pakistan has the 4th highest win percentage of all nations.

In ODI s Pakistan s win percentage overall is 52.78% after 970 matches.

india have played 1058 ODI matches to have the same percentage.

You should know facts before coming across as a trigger happy indian on a Pakistani forum.

Lol this shows absolute lack of knowledge of maths.

India has a higher W/L ratio than Pak in ODIs. That is a FACT.

What does it matter HOW MANY matches have been played when it is a PERCENTAGE?

Quick Maths lesson: Percentages are normalized according to TOTAL matches.

TESTs Pak is slightly ahead for now. Gap has been narrowing over the years. Will be overtaken in a year.

So in all 3 formats, India will have a better W/L ratio.

 

[chakdeindian]

The delusional one is you.

Why did it take weeks to be resolved if the indian board held all the Aces???.

The indian boards needs to save face on the real compromises that took place behind the scenes through the indian media to fans like you not to go nuts.

If the indian board intention wasn't in favour for the CT to be removed from Pakistan they would of travelled without lame BS excuses.

This richest board BS is running thin.

Once the PCB told the ICC in no uncertain terms they would not play india anywhere the ICC was as good as a defuncted members board as their survival along with the other boards hinges on the Pak- ind clash alongside the broadcasters revenue.

The broadcasters wont pay out and the Tournament can go ahead.

The "richest" board would have to pay the difference to the ICC , other board members and take a massive reduction in broadcast revenue every ICC tournament which obviously isn't sustainable and would turn them in to a poor board.

Pakistan cricket survived and prospered on the field for a decade or so when we had no home games.

You must of started watching cricket recently.

The question is would indian cricket survive if they didn't play at home for 10 years.???

Now to save face to satisfy yourselves some indian fans believe the indian board will renegade the neutral venue agreement when india host.

What you lot fail to realise is its not the indian board or governments decision if we travel or not.

Most absurd arguments without a single fact..the question of why did it take weeks is to be asked with PCB the host and ICC as BCCI said they won't travel to Pakistan..If for any other country, the tournament would have been played and would be replaced with another country..Since it is India, the concept of negotiations came into place..and it took time to convince BCCI for hybrids in upcoming tournaments..Pak already lost its face agreeing for hybrid again after Asia Cup fiasco..it's been ages since a complete ICC Tournament held in Pakistan..In these years India had various ICC tournaments completely held in India in which Pakistan had travelled India.. however after these many years still you are not able to make India travel to Pakistan..

Regarding Intention it is difficult to make ppl understand who don't have the capability to understand a simple thing...India don't want to travel to Pakistan as a protest for its terror support..If India's intention is to move CT out of Pakistan, they would have protested at the time of allotment to Pakistan..any country has the right either to send or not send it's players depending on political situations..

The above factors and financial statements of each boards will clearly show you that BCCI is financially the strongest board which is getting stronger only..

Just the India Australia test series has more viewership (86 million)than pak SA odi matches recently held shows the Aukat of your team..

There is no rule stating that particular board has to compensate for not agreeing to play in host country..the ideal solution is to replace it with another country team ( WI, SL) and conduct the tournament..but since it is India, both PCB and ICC have to settle to hybrid..

Also ICC tournaments happens once in two years and India pak plays max 2 games each..the share of revenue for ICC tournaments is only part of the total ICC revenue and not the whole..if pak is so vital, the ICC BCCI would have scheduled so many Bilaterals in neutral venue..in order to make the ICC tournaments more profitable for broadcasters they need India pak match.. doesn't mean ICC is dependent on Pakistan..the share of revenue affects your board too..don't forget..

The hypothetical question of will your team survive without playing cricket in home for 10 years is so hysterical..If you write cricket on a paper, we have huge population to watch it..so definitely..and your board prospered?..your players protested on less wages/lack of payments..did you forget??..your team exit early in many ICC tournaments..ur team lost to USA..what more worse can it get..

I think you don't understand business and economy..just in a delirium thinking since Pakistan negotiated one extra female wc, they are in upper hand..no bigger fool than you..

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

Lol this shows absolute lack of knowledge of maths.

India has a higher W/L ratio than Pak in ODIs. That is a FACT.

What does it matter HOW MANY matches have been played when it is a PERCENTAGE?

Quick Maths lesson: Percentages are normalized according to TOTAL matches.

TESTs Pak is slightly ahead for now. Gap has been narrowing over the years. Will be overtaken in a year.

So in all 3 formats, India will have a better W/L ratio.

Percentage win / loss ratio would of been worked out based on the number of matches obviously.

Have you even been to school.

Google tells you Pakistan has the 4th best win percentage in tests if you cant carry out basic research yourself.

Google can also enlighten your pro indian mind by telling you that Pakistan have played 970 ODI s compared to 1058 ODIs played by india and have virtually the same win percentage in less matches.

Google can also help you with putting your imaginary stats to bed.

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

Most absurd arguments without a single fact..the question of why did it take weeks is to be asked with PCB the host and ICC as BCCI said they won't travel to Pakistan..If for any other country, the tournament would have been played and would be replaced with another country..Since it is India, the concept of negotiations came into place..and it took time to convince BCCI for hybrids in upcoming tournaments..Pak already lost its face agreeing for hybrid again after Asia Cup fiasco..it's been ages since a complete ICC Tournament held in Pakistan..In these years India had various ICC tournaments completely held in India in which Pakistan had travelled India.. however after these many years still you are not able to make India travel to Pakistan..

Regarding Intention it is difficult to make ppl understand who don't have the capability to understand a simple thing...India don't want to travel to Pakistan as a protest for its terror support..If India's intention is to move CT out of Pakistan, they would have protested at the time of allotment to Pakistan..any country has the right either to send or not send it's players depending on political situations..

The above factors and financial statements of each boards will clearly show you that BCCI is financially the strongest board which is getting stronger only..

Just the India Australia test series has more viewership (86 million)than pak SA odi matches recently held shows the Aukat of your team..

There is no rule stating that particular board has to compensate for not agreeing to play in host country..the ideal solution is to replace it with another country team ( WI, SL) and conduct the tournament..but since it is India, both PCB and ICC have to settle to hybrid..

Also ICC tournaments happens once in two years and India pak plays max 2 games each..the share of revenue for ICC tournaments is only part of the total ICC revenue and not the whole..if pak is so vital, the ICC BCCI would have scheduled so many Bilaterals in neutral venue..in order to make the ICC tournaments more profitable for broadcasters they need India pak match.. doesn't mean ICC is dependent on Pakistan..the share of revenue affects your board too..don't forget..

The hypothetical question of will your team survive without playing cricket in home for 10 years is so hysterical..If you write cricket on a paper, we have huge population to watch it..so definitely..and your board prospered?..your players protested on less wages/lack of payments..did you forget??..your team exit early in many ICC tournaments..ur team lost to USA..what more worse can it get..

I think you don't understand business and economy..just in a delirium thinking since Pakistan negotiated one extra female wc, they are in upper hand..no bigger fool than you..

you've answered nothing.

All I've gathered is some indian s love hypothetical's with no substance.

Richard Gould the ECB chairman said an ICC Tournament cant happen without Paksitan v india matches

 

[chakdeindian]

you've answered nothing.

All I've gathered is some indian s love hypothetical's with no substance.

Richard Gould the ECB chairman said an ICC Tournament cant happen without Paksitan v india matches

correct..I have answered 'nothing' which were your previous statements..I should have avoided answering the meaningless mumbo jumbos..but did it since felt bored..
You don't have to gather..we still love and respect ppl with no substance like you..and you are hypothetical Shoaib Akhtar ..

Third one, what he said Sorry I'm avoiding answering any further..

 

[Devadwal]

ICC to announced the champion trophy schedule Today at 5:30 PM IST Onward​

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

correct..I have answered 'nothing' which were your previous statements..I should have avoided answering the meaningless mumbo jumbos..but did it since felt bored..
You don't have to gather..we still love and respect ppl with no substance like you..and you are hypothetical Shoaib Akhtar ..

Third one, what he said Sorry I'm avoiding answering any further..

I'm glad I'm able to tear you away from the pro indian TV channels you watch all day

The rest of your words just sounds like a cocktail of confusion.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Shane Watson speaking during a media interaction:

"It's unfortunate that things worked out that way. But there's no doubt that what everyone loves is watching the India-Pakistan game. Whenever they come together, whether in ICC events, it's a really special time because we get a sense of what's on the line. From an Australian cricket perspective, we know how big the rivalry is between us and England. The India-Pakistan rivalry is just as huge. No cricket fan wants to miss that game. So, it's unfortunate that India aren't travelling to Pakistan for this Champions Trophy."

"It's gonna be huge for the Pakistan cricket fans to be able to have the opportunity to watch world-class cricket in the country.”

"I got a small opportunity to play in the Pakistan Super League in 2019, the first time after playing there in 2005. It was one of the highlights of my career. To go to Pakistan after a long time and see the love and joy they have for cricket was incredible. They were starved of world-class live cricket."

"Now the ICC event is in Pakistan, the country is gonna light up. It's so beautiful for Pakistan cricket to be exposed to live, best cricketers in the world playing in front of their own eyes. It's really gonna be a special tournament for sure."

 

[Major]

Ever since Champions trophy hosting rights were given to Pakistan, I see atleast 1 post on social media everyday by an Indian page that makes claims that the Champions Trophy has been shifted away from Pakistan. Sometimes its due to an attack, sometimes its due to flat pitches, sometimes its due to all boards being against Pakistan Cricket.

Now there are posts claiming that Stadium is not ready thats why it has been shifted.

I wonder what do Indians achieve from spreading false news?

At the same time whats even more said is how their are a few Pakistani pages that also spread such false information

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Ever since Champions trophy hosting rights were given to Pakistan, I see atleast 1 post on social media everyday by an Indian page that makes claims that the Champions Trophy has been shifted away from Pakistan. Sometimes its due to an attack, sometimes its due to flat pitches, sometimes its due to all boards being against Pakistan Cricket.

Now there are posts claiming that Stadium is not ready thats why it has been shifted.

I wonder what do Indians achieve from spreading false news?

At the same time whats even more said is how their are a few Pakistani pages that also spread such false information

Fake News and Propaganda is major Source of Gaining Audience by Indian Media.

Indian Public depends on Fake news and media obliges by going full throttle on even slightest hint of Spice in news , Does nt Matter if its true or not

They are so Shameless , a month ago they were screaming on top of their lungs that we do not care about Pakistan and its Cricket. They got their matches shifted to UAE , Yet they havs undying concern with state of Stadiums in Pakistan I see full throttle coverage regarding the matter on Indian Youtube channels since Monday

 

[Bhaijaan]

Given the shabby arrangements by PCB so far, I won’t be surprised if the whole tournament is shifted to UAE. The grounds look in terrible state. There’s no way the PCB can complete them.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Ever since Champions trophy hosting rights were given to Pakistan, I see atleast 1 post on social media everyday by an Indian page that makes claims that the Champions Trophy has been shifted away from Pakistan. Sometimes its due to an attack, sometimes its due to flat pitches, sometimes its due to all boards being against Pakistan Cricket.

Now there are posts claiming that Stadium is not ready thats why it has been shifted.

I wonder what do Indians achieve from spreading false news?

At the same time whats even more said is how their are a few Pakistani pages that also spread such false information

Indians held a tournament in bird poo stadiums and players almost got poisoning from air conditions but they want perfection from Pakistan.

Such a weird nation.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Given the shabby arrangements by PCB so far, I won’t be surprised if the whole tournament is shifted to UAE. The grounds look in terrible state. There’s no way the PCB can complete them.

Why are you looking at ways to have tournament shifted? Why not be hopeful and pray that tournament happens in Pakistan as intended. There are so many fans here who love Cricket and are deprived of quality Cricket.

We never hoped for WC23 to be shifted outside of India or for India to fail to host the tournament successfully.

An event is a festival. All Cricket fans should come together and hope for the betterment of Cricket overall.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Why are you looking at ways to have tournament shifted? Why not be hopeful and pray that tournament happens in Pakistan as intended. There are so many fans here who love Cricket and are deprived of quality Cricket.

We never hoped for WC23 to be shifted outside of India or for India to fail to host the tournament successfully.

An event is a festival. All Cricket fans should come together and hope for the betterment of Cricket overall.

You are not understanding. I am happy for you hosting but tell me is this the way you want to host? Do you want to be remembered as the worst host in recent cricket history? Wouldn’t you have preferred if all this was done timely by the PCB. They made a mess of the hosting. Even Bangladesh, Sri Lanka have regularly hosted tournaments without such issues in last few decades

 

[RidiculousMan]

You are not understanding. I am happy for you hosting but tell me is this the way you want to host? Do you want to be remembered as the worst host in recent cricket history? Wouldn’t you have preferred if all this was done timely by the PCB. They made a mess of the hosting. Even Bangladesh, Sri Lanka have regularly hosted tournaments without such issues in last few decades

Why? Because there are Cricket loving fans who want international tournament happening in Pakistan just like India.

How have they messed up? There's still time. You're talking as if ICC is here and they have deemed the Stadium as unfit for hosting.

First game is like on 20-22 February. January hasn't ended still.

 

[FearlessRoar]

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma may go to Pakistan but there’s a twist​

In an exciting development for Indian cricket fans, it is being reported that India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, could be heading to Pakistan for a photoshoot ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This marks a significant moment, as it would be the first time in many years that an Indian cricketer is expected to travel to Pakistan for an international cricket event.

The ICC Champions Trophy, one of the most prestigious tournaments in the cricketing world, is set to take place in Pakistan in 2025. The hosts has decided to choose the hybrid model where India’s matches will be played in the UAE. This event will bring together the top cricketing nations to compete for the coveted title, and all eyes are on how the teams and players prepare for the tournament, both on and off the field.

Reports suggest that the photo shoot is part of the ICC’s promotional campaign for the upcoming Champions Trophy. As the face of Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma is likely to play a key role in this initiative. The photo shoot would aim to build excitement for the tournament, showcasing the teams, including India, who will compete in the event.

Rohit Sharma’s potential visit to Pakistan is noteworthy given the political and cricketing tensions between the two countries. Cricketing ties between India and Pakistan have been limited over the years, with most encounters between the two teams taking place in ICC events or neutral venues. However, this photoshoot could mark a thaw in those strained relations, with cricket once again serving as a bridge for diplomacy and sportsmanship.

The move also aligns with the ICC’s efforts to enhance the global appeal of the Champions Trophy, which will be held in Pakistan for the first time in many years. The country has long been passionate about cricket, and the ICC hopes this tournament will reignite the excitement of international cricket in the region.

Indian fans are eagerly anticipating the 2025 Champions Trophy, and the involvement of top players like Rohit Sharma in the photoshoot will only add to the buzz. While the cricketer’s potential visit to Pakistan is still being confirmed, it has already sparked a wave of interest and curiosity among fans and the media.

In the coming months, further details are expected to emerge regarding the preparations for the tournament and the promotional campaigns. For now, fans of both India and Pakistan can look forward to a thrilling Champions Trophy in 2025, with the hope that it will bring both teams closer together on the field and inspire the next generation of cricketers worldwide.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma may go to Pakistan but there's a twist

In an exciting development for Indian cricket fans, it is being reported that India's captain, Rohit Sharma, could be heading to Pakistan for a photoshoot ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

www.india.com

 

[BouncerGuy]

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