[Report] ICC informs the PCB that India has refused to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 [Updated Post #418]

[Mohraheem]

Keep India in the tournament.. it’s there decision to come or not .. but match will go on .. if they’re not in Pakistan. It will count as a match. It will go into the records as Forfeit.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Keep India in the tournament.. it’s there decision to come or not .. but match will go on .. if they’re not in Pakistan. It will count as a match. It will go into the records as Forfeit.

Couldn't agree more

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

When you have bomb blasts every now and then and an almost bankrupt govt which depends on IMF funds, do you expect Indian Superstar cricketers to risk their life to travel to your country..the argument put is that the other countries are travelling..but these countries don't have direct enmity with pak..whereas India has..Also other country players has financial dependencies to travel and earn before they retire.. whereas Indians are already earning a bunch by playing IPL, domestic and Internationals.. above that they get lot of endorsement..India is a country with population of all cricket playing countries combined. Above that they are passionate. Compared to that other country people are not as passionate as India..You may talk all bullshits like boycotting India/survive without India..but beware BCCI has the ability to run their own board without ICC support, whereas without Indian viewership ICC is nothing..not just ICC, many pak ex players and youtubers are at the mercy of Indian viewership putting Indian video and contents just for the sake of Indian viewership..Just a blanket ban and these people will started starving. Many international cricket league has Indian entrepreneurs as sponsors paying for these players..I'm not saying BCCI is above cricket..BCCI respects and have no trouble with any other countries/ cricket board except Pakistan..Infact it played an important role in revival of Afganistan cricket..So no other country is going to take a risk in boycotting India for the problem of yours i.e Pakistan..Rather they can boycott you and take side with India for better benefits..

Gaslighting again. Nobody needs to boycott. Pakistan is a pillar of the sport. It deserves to host a tournament. India can participate or not, it's up to them but the show must go on.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Misbah’s fault …

100%

If Misbah had it that 2007 WT20 Final shot for a boundary then Pakistan would've been WT20 champions. They would've believed in starting a T20 league ahead and before India.

Pakistan would've had PSL in 2007-08. PSL would've been the dominant league today and PCB would've had billions of dollars in place of India and would be in a position to dictate International Cricket and ICC Tournaments play.

 

[Devadwal]

Keep India in the tournament.. it’s there decision to come or not .. but match will go on .. if they’re not in Pakistan. It will count as a match. It will go into the records as Forfeit.

THERE IS NO ICC TOURNAMENTS WITHOUT INDIA .

I know this truth is hurt for pakistan fans but "It is what it is"

If you have the guts then do it without India for once .

 

[Amjid Javed]

Don't understand why so many fans make a fuss over this.

- India will never tour Pakistan
- ICC don't give a ****
- ICC will continue to put Pakistan and India in same groups in pretty much all tournaments

Easiest solution is that ICC should give Pakistan money for tournaments they should be hosting to cover fact they can't host, because India want to thrown their weight around. ICC won't don't that.


Pakistan should focus on humiliating India on the field, regardless of the venue like they did in last CT final.

 

[Nasty Naz]

I hope PCB takes a firm stance at this point. It can't be Pakistan can come to India, host Asia cup as a hybrid model because of India and continue to get nothing in return. There is a 2026 WC in India and PCB should refuse to come to India as well.

Or simply host the event without India. Maybe financially it's not as valuable but any self-respecting would take a firm stance at this point. You cannot keep letting India dictate everything that goes in cricket including world events. It's an ICC event for which every other country is coming so using safety as a concern is a blatant lie. Furthermore, India sends teams from other sports to Pakistan so I suppose the security concern only extends to cricketers. Regardless what path they go down, it must be firm and not spineless as they usually are.

 

[Devadwal]

100%

If Misbah had it that 2007 WT20 Final shot for a boundary then Pakistan would've been WT20 champions. They would've believed in starting a T20 league ahead and before India.

Pakistan would've had PSL in 2007-08. PSL would've been the dominant league today and PCB would've had billions of dollars in place of India and would be in a position to dictate International Cricket and ICC Tournaments play.

PSL is running from last 10 year still hasn't made much profit .WPL 1 has much more success then any of PSL session. LOL

 

[Devadwal]

I hope PCB takes a firm stance at this point. It can't be Pakistan can come to India, host Asia cup as a hybrid model because of India and continue to get nothing in return. There is a 2026 WC in India and PCB should refuse to come to India as well.

Or simply host the event without India. Maybe financially it's not as valuable but any self-respecting would take a firm stance at this point. You cannot keep letting India dictate everything that goes in cricket including world events. It's an ICC event for which every other country is coming so using safety as a concern is a blatant lie. Furthermore, India sends teams from other sports to Pakistan so I suppose the security concern only extends to cricketers. Regardless what path they go down, it must be firm and not spineless as they usually are.

BCCI is not run by clown like PCB.

2026 World T20 co- hosted by India and Sri Lanka

2031 World cup co - hosted by india and Bangladesh .

If Pakistan have any problem than they can play their matches in Sri Lanka or Bangladesh .

 

[Giroux28]

It's time PCB grew a spine and put their money where their mouth is. Play the same game as BCCI; pull out and forfeit the game against India at the very last minute using the government card.

 

[Giroux28]

BCCI is not run by clown like PCB.

2026 World T20 co- hosted by India and Sri Lanka

2031 World cup co - hosted by india and Bangladesh .

If Pakistan have any problem than they can play their matches in Sri Lanka or Bangladesh .

What if Pakistan makes to the knockouts or the final? Will these games be also played at a neutral venues?

 

[cricketjoshila]

Do you mean ICC doesn't earn anything from matches Pakistan play against teams except India in ICC events? From where you got this info?

Who told you ECB is way ahead of PCB? See below data & attached picture for your reference.

10. NZC - New Zealand Cricket | $9 million
9. WICB - West Indies Cricket Board | $15 million
8. SLC - Sri Lanka Cricket | $20 million
7. ZCB - Zimbabwe Cricket Board | $38 million
6. CSA - Cricket South Africa | $47 million
5. BCB - Bangladesh Cricket Board | $51 million
4. PCB - Pakistan Cricket Board | $55 million
3. ECB - England and Wales Cricket Board | $59 million
2. CA - Cricket Australia | $79 million
1. BCCI - Board of Control for Cricket in India | $2.2
5 billion

This is a old list that was published by a little known Indian website last year. Since then other outlets have just copied this. Nothing else. No source no nothing.

 

[Devadwal]

What if Pakistan makes to the knockouts or the final? Will these games be also played at a neutral venues?

One Semifinal is always assigned for co-host country and Pakistan will not even reach Semifinals so forget about final.

 

[Giroux28]

One Semifinal is always assigned for co-host country and Pakistan will not even reach Semifinals so forget about final.

We're talking about hypothetical scenarios. There is no guarantee India qualifies for CT knockouts or the finals either. UAE hasn't been very kind to them every since Miadad smoked that SIX some forty years ago.

 

[Devadwal]

We're talking about hypothetical scenarios. There is no guarantee India qualifies for CT knockouts or the finals either. UAE hasn't been very kind to them every since Miadad smoked that SIX some forty years ago.

India were smashed Pakistan twice within a week in 2018 Asia cup ( UAE) and that too without Virat Kohli.

Pakistan 164/10
India 164/2 ( 29 over)

Pakistan 237/7 ( 50 over)
India 238/1 ( 39 overs)

If somehow Pakistan can Fluke to reached in final they will play anywhere where ICC want them to play even on Mars

Knowing PCB / PCT , Pakistan team will be first team to take a flights to reach india for World T20 2026. You can bookmark this thread .

 

[cricketjoshila]

ICC most likely won't host a tournament without India.

PCB has the option of not coming to India for the ICC events if their matches are scheduled in India. But doing so will cost PCB $34.5mn USD for every event.

 

[Giroux28]

ICC most likely won't host a tournament without India.

PCB has the option of not coming to India for the ICC events if their matches are scheduled in India. But doing so will cost PCB $34.5mn USD for every event.

How much of a loss is it for ICC, BCCI and the Indian broadcasters if Pakistan only forfeits matches against India?

 

[Punjab Kings]

Bcci is a disease..... Which needs to be cured very soon...

 

[cricketjoshila]

How much of a loss is it for ICC, BCCI and the Indian broadcasters if Pakistan only forfeits matches against India?

BCCI makes billions on its own via IPL and its own home series and no pakistani is involved in it.

90-95 per cent of ICC broadcast revenues come from India England and Australia territories. So the actual revenue from Pakistan isn't big.

 

[Punjab Kings]

India were smashed Pakistan twice within a week in 2018 Asia cup ( UAE) and that too without Virat Kohli.

Pakistan 164/10
India 164/2 ( 29 over)

Pakistan 237/7 ( 50 over)
India 238/1 ( 39 overs)

If somehow Pakistan can Fluke to reached in final they will play anywhere where ICC want them to play even on Mars

Knowing PCB / PCT , Pakistan team will be first team to take a flights to reach india for World T20 2026. You can bookmark this thread .

Still 152-0 was most humiliating.....

 

[Devadwal]

ICC most likely won't host a tournament without India.

PCB has the option of not coming to India for the ICC events if their matches are scheduled in India. But doing so will cost PCB $34.5mn USD for every event.

unlike the PCB, the BCCI will quickly replace Pakistan with the next team in line even without thinking if they do any drama's

 

[Punjab Kings]

unlike the PCB, the BCCI will quickly replace Pakistan with the next team in line even without thinking if they do any drama'

It is just your your frustration and toxicity....

 

[Devadwal]

Still 152-0 was most humiliating.....

Yes keep gloating untill 2050.

After that win Pakistan badly humiliated by india in 2023 World cup ,2022 World T20 ,2023 Asia cup ,2024 World T20

And most importantly india has won the ICC trophy.

So stick to the thread as I know how to reply with facts.

 

[Punjab Kings]

Yes keep gloating untill 2050.

After that win Pakistan badly humiliated by india in 2023 World cup ,2022 World T20 ,2023 Asia cup ,2024 World T20

And most importantly india has won the ICC trophy.

So stick to the thread as I know how to reply with facts.

Yes we won T20 world Cup.... Thanks to the umpires... & ... Money...which made illegal catches legal for us

 

[Kianig89]

I hope Pakistan wins the tournament be it in Lahore Dubai or Pacos Lagos

 

[chakdeindian]

Gaslighting again. Nobody needs to boycott. Pakistan is a pillar of the sport. It deserves to host a tournament. India can participate or not, it's up to them but the show must go on.

You say whatever Gaslight, streetlight..if that's the case pak would have taken the decision in Asia cup and World Cup itself..picture was pretty clear long before that ICT would never travel to Pak especially under Modi regime.. If Pakistan is a Pillar, India is the foundation..and the pillar you refer is shaky and unsafe..Does it deserve to host a tournament? Yes! Ofcourse Bilaterals and PCLs..not more than that..

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

 

[shah9425]

unlike the PCB, the BCCI will quickly replace Pakistan with the next team in line even without thinking if they do any drama's

Okay go on we will see how this will run in future

 

[shah9425]

Yes keep gloating untill 2050.

After that win Pakistan badly humiliated by india in 2023 World cup ,2022 World T20 ,2023 Asia cup ,2024 World T20

And most importantly india has won the ICC trophy.

So stick to the thread as I know how to reply with facts.

Badly humiliated need to get your eyes checked 2022 and 2024 world t20 matches were close encounters

 

[Devadwal]

Pakistani Gabbar had Kohli & sharmas body bags ready.. bumras chucking arm would have been cut of like thakurs !! Lucky escape

Thanks for proving india points. India is not going to Pakistan for security reasons.

 

[shah9425]

BCCI is a disease and needs to be cured permanently

 

[AAli98]

Who said they will cut Rizwan. I can guarantee no indian posters here can said this . Dont take social media troll seriously .

Threat is a threat.. btw was that you chanting

https://twitter.com/x/status/1713271675276653030

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Guys don't derail the thread with references of old matches and irrelevant stuff. Please stick to the topic

 

[Devadwal]

Threat is a threat.. btw was that you chanting

https://twitter.com/x/status/1713271675276653030

Nor opening. Like your claim this source is also fake.

 

[sweep_shot]

Nor opening. Like your claim this source is also fake.

What's fake here?

The video is pretty clear.

 

[Rana]

Why is Naqvi insisting on a written excuse by the BCCI? Will he take them to court for it?

 

[sweep_shot]

Why is Naqvi insisting on a written excuse by the BCCI? Will he take them to court for it?

I don't think taking them to court would do anything. ICC is in the pocket of BCCI. ICC is Vince McMahon while BCCI is Triple H.

I think what Pakistan should do is completely stop playing India in ICC events/Asia Cups. That should hurt ICC's pocket and send a strong message.

 

[PAKFAN12]

Just play in hybrid model.

 

[zaidihusain]

This is a old list that was published by a little known Indian website last year. Since then other outlets have just copied this. Nothing else. No source no nothing.

Oh I didn't knew that Times of India is a little known outlet. This detailed article was published by The Times of India on September 23, 2024

Richest cricket boards in the world from BCCI to NZCB | Cricket News - Times of India

Cricket News: The article examines the financial standings and key responsibilities of cricket boards around the world. The BCCI tops the list as the richest board,

www.google.com

There is not much difference between ECB & PCB financially. If PCB can fix their domestic structure and if Pakistan team starts winning consistently against big teams ICC will change its working style

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I meant in the past. LOL.

ICC can also be banned from cricket.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Oh I didn't knew that Times of India is a little known outlet. This detailed article was published by The Times of India on September 23, 2024

Richest cricket boards in the world from BCCI to NZCB | Cricket News - Times of India

Cricket News: The article examines the financial standings and key responsibilities of cricket boards around the world. The BCCI tops the list as the richest board,

www.google.com

There is not much difference between ECB & PCB financially. If PCB can fix their domestic structure and if Pakistan team starts winning consistently against big teams ICC will change its working style

And this is with Pakistani economy at rock bottom. Imagine 15 years of progress and where this figure will be.

 

[zaidihusain]

And this is with Pakistani economy at rock bottom. Imagine 15 years of progress and where this figure will be.

That's what I mean. This figure is with weak economy, Pakistan cricket would have been at next level had PCB provided politics free culture, with full professionalism & meritocracy. Still PCB can do course correction, there is no need to run after one board

 

[Hawkeye]

Other sponsors. There are plenty ones, non Indians specially who would like to sponsor a flagship ICC tournament in Pakistan without India even. After all many tournaments, leagues and series happen around the world with single Indian in it. They are going strong.

You seem to be living in a fantasy world.

There are no such sponsors. Only thing we will have is Brighto paints and Phoenix battery. And man of the match awards will be worth $100.

Apart from that, no other country would agree to play without IND.

I mean I hope there are some sensible people in the PCB and not people who think like this childish rhetoric. PCB arranges sponsorship deals all the time so I hope they are already aware of the reality how poor the sponsors for PAK matches are.

We Pakistanis should still use diplomatic channels till the last minute to convince IND to come.

 

[Kriketer]

Good to know. Better off without these cry babies. Their dirty politics won't be played this time, just invite Sri Lanka instead

 

[uppercut]

Been there and done that and all that Circa 2004 - 2007. What happened after that ? Well 11/26 in 2008. As sure as night follows day. There is a reason why there is minimal diplomatic relationship with Pakistan.

Thanks but no thanks. Never again.

Any of the usual suspects doing the most rona-dhona here want to respond to that?

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Those who even thought that Indians would even come to Pakistan were living in denial.

Since when this got given to Pakistan especially everyone who's been there knows India would never go to Pakistan.

Pakistan circus board was thinking they were displaying "big hearts" by travelling there to play the WC thinking India would reciprocate like for like.

India would rather get the entire tournament moved out of Pakistan rather than travel there.

 

[TheSultan]

Keep India in the tournament.. it’s there decision to come or not .. but match will go on .. if they’re not in Pakistan. It will count as a match. It will go into the records as Forfeit.

Works for me.

 

[TheSultan]

You seem to be living in a fantasy world.

There are no such sponsors. Only thing we will have is Brighto paints and Phoenix battery. And man of the match awards will be worth $100.

Apart from that, no other country would agree to play without IND.

I mean I hope there are some sensible people in the PCB and not people who think like this childish rhetoric. PCB arranges sponsorship deals all the time so I hope they are already aware of the reality how poor the sponsors for PAK matches are.

We Pakistanis should still use diplomatic channels till the last minute to convince IND to come.

I’m sorry, this is the slave mentality we need to get out of

 

[Snowflake]

Because PCB can't make arrangements so if any countries given co- hosting rights ,they will recieved the revenue also.

If Pakistan can make arrangements for india in UAE then hosting rights will remain with them.

Btw it's ICC responsibility to make arrangements for india so no point of discussing it further.

They can make arrangement at the venue where all teams except India have agreed to play.
L

 

[emranabbas]

Pakistan 4th richest board and on par with ECB
Atleast this will stop the BS that Pakistan relies upon BCCI

 

[Vikram1989]

Why is Naqvi insisting on a written excuse by the BCCI? Will he take them to court for it?

I think no cricket board gives a written statement from a government as it may complicate the issues in future.Bcci giving a statement from govt will be definitely used for different purposes (pr exercise positive or negative)

 

[uppercut]

Nope. You said 'your own board chief' said this. My board is BCCI. Now please share the statement from BCCI chief.

What did I tell you.... its not just me everyone else inverts your words

 

[rpant_gabba]

Indian politics has destroyed the essence of this beautiful game

Started by pcb in the 90’s. You reap what you sow

 

[rpant_gabba]

It’s disheartening to see how some fans, especially from India, are responding to BCCI’s decision not to tour Pakistan, particularly when teams from around the world, including Australia and England, have recently toured Pakistan and continue to express willingness to do so in the future. No other team has refused to visit for the Champions Trophy, yet BCCI has once again decided to mix politics with sport.

What’s even more surprising is seeing some Indian cricket fans celebrating this decision. These are the same fans who often talk about sportsmanship and claim to support the spirit of cricket, yet when given a chance to support the game itself, they allow bias and political issues to cloud their judgment. True fans of the game should want cricket to transcend borders and be free from politics.

Seeing this behavior from those who should know better is disappointing. Cricket deserves better than to be influenced by hate and division; it should remain a bridge between nations, not a battleground.

LMAO. Is this absolute naivety or insincerity?

Are u not aware of ind-pal history?

R u not aware PCB’s past shenanigans?

 

[rpant_gabba]

It’s the Hindu equivalent of allahu akbar. Where is the threat?

Threat is a threat.. btw was that you chanting

https://twitter.com/x/status/1713271675276653030

What's fake here?

The video is pretty clear.

I don't think taking them to court would do anything. ICC is in the pocket of BCCI. ICC is Vince McMahon while BCCI is Triple H.

I think what Pakistan should do is completely stop playing India in ICC events/Asia Cups. That should hurt ICC's pocket and send a strong message.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Oh I didn't knew that Times of India is a little known outlet. This detailed article was published by The Times of India on September 23, 2024

Richest cricket boards in the world from BCCI to NZCB | Cricket News - Times of India

Cricket News: The article examines the financial standings and key responsibilities of cricket boards around the world. The BCCI tops the list as the richest board,

www.google.com

There is not much difference between ECB & PCB financially. If PCB can fix their domestic structure and if Pakistan team starts winning consistently against big teams ICC will change its working style

The original article appeared on a website called Jagran Josh almost a year before this article. Same figures though.

 

[emranabbas]

India's behavior when it comes to playing cricket against Pakistan is downright shameful, especially considering the Mumbai attacks and their soldiers who were gunned down and bombed. How can they host Pakistan in India, the same country where terrorists stormed in, bombed cities, shot down their soldiers, and butchered innocent people during the Mumbai attacks? It’s like they’re spitting on the graves of their own fallen. Every time they let Pakistan play on Indian soil, it’s like saying those deaths don’t matter, that the blood of their soldiers and civilians is worthless.

How can they stand there, pretending nothing happened, letting these games go on in the same country where bombs ripped through their cities and soldiers were killed in cold blood? It’s an insult to every soldier who died protecting that land. Every single match they play with Pakistan in India is a slap in the face to the victims of the Mumbai attacks and the soldiers who gave their lives. They’re basically saying those deaths mean nothing when there’s money on the line.

But the second it’s about playing in Pakistan, suddenly they remember the soldiers, the bombings, the attacks? Now they’re outraged and concerned? It’s hypocrisy at its finest. If they truly cared about the lives lost—the soldiers who were gunned down and bombed, and the innocent victims of Mumbai—they’d boycott Pakistan completely, no matter the venue, no matter the money involved. But instead, they play Pakistan when it suits them, when there’s a profit to be made.

This fake outrage is embarrassing. India is using the deaths of their own people—soldiers who were bombed and shot down, civilians killed in terror attacks—as a tool when it’s convenient, but ignores it the moment there’s cash to be made. It’s disrespectful, cowardly, and shows just how little they actually care about their fallen.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Pakistan 4th richest board and on par with ECB
Atleast this will stop the BS that Pakistan relies upon BCCI

View attachment 147533

You need to tell all this to your former PCB chairman.

Ramiz Raja: 'PCB can collapse if India wants as ICC getting 90 per cent of its funds from there'

Appearing before the Senate Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial affairs on Thursday in Islamabad, Ramiz said it was time for the PCB to reduce its dependence on funding from the ICC and start tapping the local market.

sportstar.thehindu.com

 

[Slim]

Pakistan simply should boycott the tournament if their hand is forced and boycott any tournaments held in India from thereon if these so called reports have any shred of truth to them.

Its pretty simple, there is not much to do here. Enough is enough.

 

[Slim]

You seem to be living in a fantasy world.

There are no such sponsors. Only thing we will have is Brighto paints and Phoenix battery. And man of the match awards will be worth $100.

Apart from that, no other country would agree to play without IND.

I mean I hope there are some sensible people in the PCB and not people who think like this childish rhetoric. PCB arranges sponsorship deals all the time so I hope they are already aware of the reality how poor the sponsors for PAK matches are.

We Pakistanis should still use diplomatic channels till the last minute to convince IND to come.

Extreme hyperbole and pathetic mentality but not surprised since you are a Misbah fan. So what? What if the man of the match awards are $100, so what? Will our cricket die? It wont. Pakistan cricket and the talent is not dependent on money or any country.

Tough times need to be weathered out for easier times.

 

[Caved12]

LMAO. Is this absolute naivety or insincerity?

Are u not aware of ind-pal history?

R u not aware PCB’s past shenanigans?

There’s no genuine reason for India to skip the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, especially since this is an ICC event with hosting rights already awarded. Mixing politics into this decision undermines the spirit of global tournaments, where participation is based on sportsmanship, not political agendas. If India chooses not to play bilateral series with Pakistan, that’s a separate matter, but ICC commitments should be honored for events like the Champions Trophy.

If the approach is to let politics decide participation, then India should also deny Pakistan entry to any ICC tournaments hosted in India. However, starting a debate over this just distracts from the core issue: cricket should stand separate from political conflicts. Historically, even during times of tension, India continued to visit Pakistan for tournaments. But with BCCI’s growing influence and wealth, it now seems to control much of ICC’s decision-making, creating an atmosphere of unnecessary rivalry under the guise of patriotism.

Cricket fans worldwide should send a unified message that sports and politics don’t mix. The sport should foster unity, not deepen divides. However, some will always struggle to see it this way.

 

[Slim]

Been there and done that and all that Circa 2004 - 2007. What happened after that ? Well 11/26 in 2008. As sure as night follows day. There is a reason why there is minimal diplomatic relationship with Pakistan.

Thanks but no thanks. Never again.

Why is your blind cricket team in Pakistan right now for the t20 WC?

 

[Caved12]

let’s keep our focus on the sport and leave everything else aside. As cricket fans, we should rise above the negativity spread by those who use social media to promote hate.

 

[rpant_gabba]

There’s no genuine reason for India to skip the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, especially since this is an ICC event with hosting rights already awarded. Mixing politics into this decision undermines the spirit of global tournaments, where participation is based on sportsmanship, not political agendas. If India chooses not to play bilateral series with Pakistan, that’s a separate matter, but ICC commitments should be honored for events like the Champions Trophy.

If the approach is to let politics decide participation, then India should also deny Pakistan entry to any ICC tournaments hosted in India. However, starting a debate over this just distracts from the core issue: cricket should stand separate from political conflicts. Historically, even during times of tension, India continued to visit Pakistan for tournaments. But with BCCI’s growing influence and wealth, it now seems to control much of ICC’s decision-making, creating an atmosphere of unnecessary rivalry under the guise of patriotism.

Cricket fans worldwide should send a unified message that sports and politics don’t mix. The sport should foster unity, not deepen divides. However, some will always struggle to see it this way.

PCB started this by boycotting the Asia cup in 92.

It was arrogance of winning the Wc in 92 and Indian economy being in the dumps, having to go to IMf.

It was PCB trying humiliate India.

Payback is b$&?h.

 

[uppercut]

let’s keep our focus on the sport and leave everything else aside. As cricket fans, we should rise above the negativity spread by those who use social media to promote hate.

If you guys love cricket so much then the onus is on you to ensure that your govt doesn't indulge in shady side businesses that result in loss of lives .... unless ofcourse cricket Is more important than lives.

 

[Rana]

Can ICC swap India with USA? That would be awesome

@shaz619 @mominsaigol

 

[uppercut]

Why is your blind cricket team in Pakistan right now for the t20 WC?

I agree .. ideally there should be no relationship whatsoever with Pakistan. But atleast they are implementing it for the high profile events.

 

[Rana]

USA v Afghanistan in Pakistan

Dream match

 

[Rana]

USA
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Iran


Absolute Cinema/Box office group! This is the Champions trophy group I want!

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

Pakistan simply should boycott the tournament if their hand is forced and boycott any tournaments held in India from thereon if these so called reports have any shred of truth to them.

Its pretty simple, there is not much to do here. Enough is enough.

Definitely!! If Pakistan has any honor, that's the path to choose. RESPECT!!

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

USA
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Iran


Absolute Cinema/Box office group! This is the Champions trophy group I want!

Lovely, Pakistan hosting 3 countries that have bombed Pakistan in recent times.

 

[Rana]

Lovely, Pakistan hosting 3 countries that have bombed Pakistan in recent times.

This is a Champion’s trophy we can win and please our nation with.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

This is a Champion’s trophy we can win and please our nation with.

Naah.... Afghanistan v/s USA final in this case

 

[Caved12]

PCB started this by boycotting the Asia cup in 92.

It was arrogance of winning the Wc in 92 and Indian economy being in the dumps, having to go to IMf.

It was PCB trying humiliate India.

Payback is b$&?h.

Lol, 1992? We’re in 2024, that was ages ago! India already pushed for an Asia Cup with a hybrid model, so it’s time to move on and focus on supporting cricket, which is already struggling to stay alive as a sport. But I know exactly why you’re here and what you’re looking to discuss.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

Lol, 1992? We’re in 2024, that was ages ago! India already pushed for an Asia Cup with a hybrid model, so it’s time to move on and focus on supporting cricket, which is already struggling to stay alive as a sport. But I know exactly why you’re here and what you’re looking to discuss.

India has not hosted Asia Cup since 1990. Can you imagine why?
Pakistan blocked India's chance to host and PCB forced 2018 Asia Cup to be hosted in UAE. The reason we don't remember about it is that BCCI or Indians don't cry for months and years over stubborn geo-politics.

Asia Cup 2018 moved from India to UAE

The six-team tournament is slated for September; PCB to co-host Emerging Team's Asia Cup with Sri Lanka in December

www.espncricinfo.com

Political tensions between India and Pakistan has been cited as the reason for the change. "The ACC deliberated on the matter and decided that this was the best way forward," Asian Cricket Council and PCB chairman Najam Sethi told ESPNcricinfo.

Memories are truly short and selective

 

[Sunny_majoka]

Been there and done that and all that Circa 2004 - 2007. What happened after that ? Well 11/26 in 2008. As sure as night follows day. There is a reason why there is minimal diplomatic relationship with Pakistan.

Thanks but no thanks. Never again.

Then Why you guys were desperate to invite us at your home in 2023 world cup?

If this is all an issue of your dignity then stop playing with us in ICC tournaments and send a message to the world.

 

[OldWarHorse]

Ideally we should be asked to not bother with this tournament but nothing will happen. Joke of a sport.

 

[followed]

For once PCB has to take a stand and Kick India out of the tournament.

Money is not everything, PCB should not bow down now. India is not needed in pakistan.They can stay in their homes behind the shalwars of their wives.Pathetic people.

Pakistan must not visit India as well when they host an ICC tournament again.

 

[U$ofA]

For once PCB has to take a stand and Kick India out of the tournament.

Money is not everything, PCB should not bow down now. India is not needed in pakistan.They can stay in their homes behind the shalwars of their wives.Pathetic people.

Pakistan must not visit India as well when they host an ICC tournament again.

What you have stated has been said in various forms by various posters on this forum. Not just now, but for over a decade.

But nothing has been done all these years. There is very slim to no chance anything will be done now either.

 

[uppercut]

Then Why you guys were desperate to invite us at your home in 2023 world cup?

If this is all an issue of your dignity then stop playing with us in ICC tournaments and send a message to the world.

I totally agree with you on this. In an ideal world that should be the stance of GoI