Report: PCB Asks For Compensation From ICC If India Refuse To Play Champions Trophy 2025

[FearlessRoar]

The Pakistan Cricket Board urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to sign the Champions Trophy 2025 hosting rights agreements with it, stressing that the PCB should be compensated if India refuse to travel to the country citing political and security reasons. A highly reliable source in the PCB told PTI on Sunday that while the ICC has marked Pakistan as the host of the tournament, the global body is yet to sign the important hosting agreement with it. The source disclosed that PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf and COO Salman Naseer had met the ICC executive board in Ahmedabad to discuss the hosting of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan in February-March, 2025.

"Pakistani officials discussed the probability of the Indian board (BCCI) again refusing to send its team to Pakistan and made it clear that in any given situation the ICC must avoid taking unilateral decisions on the tournament,” the source said

He said the PCB officials had told ICC that if India refuses to play in Pakistan on security grounds, the global body should appoint an independent security agency.

The PCB further said the agency could liaison with Pakistan government and security officials to assess the security situation of the participating teams including India.

“The PCB officials said many top teams had toured Pakistan in the last two years without any security concerns."

"They also made it clear that in case of India not sending its team and its matches being moved to another country, then the ICC must compensate Pakistan for this,” the source added.

He said the PCB officials were clear that given the relation between Pakistan and Indian governments there was a high probability of India again backing out of playing in the country on security and political grounds.

It may be recalled that India had refused to play in Pakistan in the Asia Cup which was partially hosted by Pakistan in August-September this year.

The Indian team played all its matches in Sri Lanka including the final against that nation.

Pakistan hosted just four games of the Asia Cup under an agreement with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) headed by Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary.

The source said Ashraf and Naseer were clear at the ICC meeting that Pakistan would not give up its hosting rights.

"The BCCI representative maintained that any call on India playing in Pakistan in 2025 would only be taken by their government and they were bound to follow the decision,” he said.

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Should the PCB ask for compensation from the ICC or stand firm on the right to host the Champions Trophy 2025?

 

[FearlessRoar]

PCB should not ask for compensation. They should stand firm and host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Good steps. It's better to get the ball rolling on this now than wait till the last minute.

The independent security agency is also a good idea.

 

[Asad T]

Independent security company or not, I just can't see India visiting Pakistan in 2025

 

[MenInG]

Maybe they Should let India play Pakistan on VR sets?

 

[RidiculousMan]

The Pakistan Cricket Board urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to sign the Champions Trophy 2025 hosting rights agreements with it, stressing that the PCB should be compensated if India refuse to travel to the country citing political and security reasons. A highly reliable source in the PCB told PTI on Sunday that while the ICC has marked Pakistan as the host of the tournament, the global body is yet to sign the important hosting agreement with it. The source disclosed that PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf and COO Salman Naseer had met the ICC executive board in Ahmedabad to discuss the hosting of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan in February-March, 2025.

"Pakistani officials discussed the probability of the Indian board (BCCI) again refusing to send its team to Pakistan and made it clear that in any given situation the ICC must avoid taking unilateral decisions on the tournament,” the source said

He said the PCB officials had told ICC that if India refuses to play in Pakistan on security grounds, the global body should appoint an independent security agency.

The PCB further said the agency could liaison with Pakistan government and security officials to assess the security situation of the participating teams including India.

“The PCB officials said many top teams had toured Pakistan in the last two years without any security concerns."

"They also made it clear that in case of India not sending its team and its matches being moved to another country, then the ICC must compensate Pakistan for this,” the source added.

He said the PCB officials were clear that given the relation between Pakistan and Indian governments there was a high probability of India again backing out of playing in the country on security and political grounds.

It may be recalled that India had refused to play in Pakistan in the Asia Cup which was partially hosted by Pakistan in August-September this year.

The Indian team played all its matches in Sri Lanka including the final against that nation.

Pakistan hosted just four games of the Asia Cup under an agreement with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) headed by Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary.

The source said Ashraf and Naseer were clear at the ICC meeting that Pakistan would not give up its hosting rights.

"The BCCI representative maintained that any call on India playing in Pakistan in 2025 would only be taken by their government and they were bound to follow the decision,” he said.

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Should the PCB ask for compensation from the ICC or stand firm on the right to host the Champions Trophy 2025?

Interesting. PCB has put forward the option of a hybrid tournament like Asia Cup. It's likely that this will follow suit - India playing their matches on a neutral venue.

But I'm not sure how much compensation ICC will be willing to give to PCB. All in all it does look like that things will pan out the way PCB officials have stated.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Independent security company or not, I just can't see India visiting Pakistan in 2025

Hosting rights moving from Pakistan is more likely than India visiting Pakistan in the next 10 years.

 

[Rajdeep]

Now I am clear CT wont happen in Pakistan. The fact that PCB is asking for money means they are willing to compromise and let go the tournament provided they are compensated well. ICC/BCCI will negotiate further when right time comes, give some lollypop deals and PCB will accept it. If PCB really want to hold onto the tournament, they should clearly and equivocally say that CT 2025 will remain in Pakistan irrespective of any team comes or not. This alternative demands makes the board looks weak and someone that can be persuaded.

Get ready for CT 2025 in England

 

[saqib.rai]

It's better to already accept that CT will be played in a hybrid model and demand compensation for India not touring than

to make claims that we would boycott the tournament if India doesn't come and not tour India ever again for an ICC tournament

And then backtracking in the end

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Now I am clear CT wont happen in Pakistan. The fact that PCB is asking for money means they are willing to compromise and let go the tournament provided they are compensated well. ICC/BCCI will negotiate further when right time comes, give some lollypop deals and PCB will accept it. If PCB really want to hold onto the tournament, they should clearly and equivocally say that CT 2025 will remain in Pakistan irrespective of any team comes or not. This alternative demands makes the board looks weak and someone that can be persuaded.

Get ready for CT 2025 in England

You were clear about Asia cup in England too.

 

[saqib.rai]

Now I am clear CT wont happen in Pakistan. The fact that PCB is asking for money means they are willing to compromise and let go the tournament provided they are compensated well. ICC/BCCI will negotiate further when right time comes, give some lollypop deals and PCB will accept it. If PCB really want to hold onto the tournament, they should clearly and equivocally say that CT 2025 will remain in Pakistan irrespective of any team comes or not. This alternative demands makes the board looks weak and someone that can be persuaded.

Get ready for CT 2025 in England

You need to understand PCB has become a political body with people blaming the government of the day when something goes wrong

PCB needs facesaving. Like they got with hosting some Asia Cup matches

Similarly, if the whole CT is taken away from Pakistan, PCB would boycott the event. Money wouldn't matter then- they have to think about public perception as well

Both ICC and BCCI know this.
So would most probably agree on a hybrid model

 

[cricketjoshila]

It's better to already accept that CT will be played in a hybrid model and demand compensation for India not touring than

to make claims that we would boycott the tournament if India doesn't come and not tour India ever again for an ICC tournament

And then backtracking in the end

Why will India pay anything to PCB?

 

[cricketjoshila]

People missing the most important point.

ICC hasn't signed the hosting agreement with PCB. So Pakistan doesn't have any legal document to host yet.

FYI BCCI hasn't signed the members participation agreement with ICC yet. They want clarity on hosts it seems.

So ICC will have to decide on CT hosting soon.

 

[Major]

PCB should not be leaking this news in media. It seems Zaka is leaking this just to get credit.

 

[saqib.rai]

Why will India pay anything to PCB?

India wouldn't
ICC would

That money isn't big anyways.
PCB would demand that all gate money from India's matches at the neutral venue be given to them.

This isn't an issue that is important

 

[cricketjoshila]

PCB should not be leaking this news in media. It seems Zaka is leaking this just to get credit.

Credit for what)

 

[Major]

Credit for what)

that he is doing work on champions trophy.

 

[cricketjoshila]

India wouldn't
ICC would

That money isn't big anyways.
PCB would demand that all gate money from India's matches at the neutral venue be given to them.

This isn't an issue that is important

All this will come only when the hosting agreement is signed.

It hasn't been signed yet.

Anyways all gate receipts are supposed to go to the host country.

 

[cricketjoshila]

that he is doing work on champions trophy.

If this is the work he is doing. Good luck to PCB.

 

[saqib.rai]

All this will come only when the hosting agreement is signed.

It hasn't been signed yet.

Anyways all gate receipts are supposed to go to the host country.

Cricket is played seriously by 2 countries- Pakistan and India

It is a secondary sport in Australia and England

And no one cares about it in South Africa and New Zealand. Both countries only care about Rugby
My brother lives in South Africa and tells me the gap between Rugby and cricket there is the same as the gap between cricket and the second most popular sport in Pakistan/India

With this attitude from the BCCI, PCB would eventually have to boycott the CT and then any ICC tournaments played in India. Do you want that?

Do realize that politicans do not care about cricket at all. They only want good public perception even at the cost of illogical decisions

If CT is taken away from Pakistan, Pakistan would boycott it and then boycott all ICC events in India
PCB would become bankrupt as half the tournaments are scheduled in India as the sole or co-host and eventually cricket will die in Pakistan

Being the only country other than Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and SA that hasn't won anything substantial in last 10 years has gotten to the heads of Indian fans. Want to eliminate the only other country that takes cricket seriously?

Then can then play IPL all year round and India can always win.

 

[Saj]

I would be amazed if India ended up in Pakistan for the Champions Trophy tournament.

BCCI will push ICC to move the tournament out of Pakistan and PCB will look for huge compensation.

What might be easier for the ICC is to play India's matches in UAE or Sri Lanka.

 

[TNAmarkFromIndia]

Being the only country other than Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and SA that hasn't won anything substantial in last 10 years has gotten to the heads of Indian fans. Want to eliminate the only other country that takes cricket seriously?

Nonsense. Cricket is the No. 1 sport in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan too.

 

[Ozeirk]

I would be amazed if India ended up in Pakistan for the Champions Trophy tournament.

BCCI will push ICC to move the tournament out of Pakistan and PCB will look for huge compensation.

What might be easier for the ICC is to play India's matches in UAE or Sri Lanka.

Where will the money go? In the pockets of the politicians who are controlling the country? It doesn't benefit Pakistan cricket or infrastructure. I don't think anyone should support the compensation option and demand PCB to take a stand here.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Cricket is played seriously by 2 countries- Pakistan and India

It is a secondary sport in Australia and England

And no one cares about it in South Africa and New Zealand. Both countries only care about Rugby
My brother lives in South Africa and tells me the gap between Rugby and cricket there is the same as the gap between cricket and the second most popular sport in Pakistan/India

With this attitude from the BCCI, PCB would eventually have to boycott the CT and then any ICC tournaments played in India. Do you want that?

Do realize that politicans do not care about cricket at all. They only want good public perception even at the cost of illogical decisions

If CT is taken away from Pakistan, Pakistan would boycott it and then boycott all ICC events in India
PCB would become bankrupt as half the tournaments are scheduled in India as the sole or co-host and eventually cricket will die in Pakistan

Being the only country other than Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and SA that hasn't won anything substantial in last 10 years has gotten to the heads of Indian fans. Want to eliminate the only other country that takes cricket seriously?

Then can then play IPL all year round and India can always win.

Pakistan is free to do whatever it wants. India is free to do its thing.


Neither has taken the responsibility of world cricket.

 

[cricketjoshila]

I would be amazed if India ended up in Pakistan for the Champions Trophy tournament.

BCCI will push ICC to move the tournament out of Pakistan and PCB will look for huge compensation.

What might be easier for the ICC is to play India's matches in UAE or Sri Lanka.

PCB has started the negotiations at the wrong end.

By talking about compensation they have shown their willingness to compromise for money.

PCBs stand should have been, CT is in Pakistan, whether India comes or not is ICC's headache and they should handle it.

ICC has played it smartly, they haven't signed the hosting agreement. So legally their hands are free to shift the CT.

BCCI hasn't signed the MPA so they are under no compulsion to go anywhere.

PCB needs to play smartly. If they talk about money, they will be left holding money only.

 

[saqib.rai]

Nonsense. Cricket is the No. 1 sport in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan too.

In Nepal too

But I was talking about countries that are actually good in cricket and relevant

 

[saqib.rai]

Pakistan is free to do whatever it wants. India is free to do its thing.


Neither has taken the responsibility of world cricket.

LOL

With this attitude, very soon India would exit the ICC and conduct cricket like America conducts American football

It would be the end of country vs country in cricket

But yeah, India wouldn't be losing like they have been for 10 years now. Which is a plus

 

[Savak]

Indian games should be played in the UAE. Travelling from Pakistan to UAE is not as taxing as compared to travelling from Pakistan to Sri Lanka.

 

[cricketjoshila]

LOL

With this attitude, very soon India would exit the ICC and conduct cricket like America conducts American football

It would be the end of country vs country in cricket

But yeah, India wouldn't be losing like they have been for 10 years now. Which is a plus

Why are you so concerned about India.

 

[deltexas]

Just like Asia cup this will end up as a hybrid model. Hope they play the games in UAE instead of sl or ban. Don't want rain playing spoilsport like in the Asia cup. Atleast in Dubai it won't rain.

 

[saqib.rai]

Why are you so concerned about India.

I couldn't care less about India

I am concerned about cricket losing the country vs country thing which is unique to this sport that we all love

 

[Slim]

PCB has started the negotiations at the wrong end.

By talking about compensation they have shown their willingness to compromise for money.

PCBs stand should have been, CT is in Pakistan, whether India comes or not is ICC's headache and they should handle it.

ICC has played it smartly, they haven't signed the hosting agreement. So legally their hands are free to shift the CT.

BCCI hasn't signed the MPA so they are under no compulsion to go anywhere.

PCB needs to play smartly. If they talk about money, they will be left holding money only.

PCB is headed by some incompetent and corrupt ppl. Hes faltering on step 1, the only policy should be CT in Pakistan with or without India.

 

[Rajdeep]

Just like Asia cup this will end up as a hybrid model. Hope they play the games in UAE instead of sl or ban. Don't want rain playing spoilsport like in the Asia cup. Atleast in Dubai it won't rain.

Dubai is too hot to play ODI cricket. BCCI will never play there after 2018 Asia cup injury lessons. I have a strong feeling the entire tournament will be moved to England and PCB will get either compensated or BCCI/ECB offer them some deals with Zaka will lap into.

 

[saqib.rai]

Dubai is too hot to play ODI cricket. BCCI will never play there after 2018 Asia cup injury lessons. I have a strong feeling the entire tournament will be moved to England and PCB will get either compensated or BCCI/ECB offer them some deals with Zaka will lap into.

CT is in Feb- march. UAE would be fine

Asia Cup 2018 was in August-September
It was madness playing that in the UAE in those months
Which BCCI decided unilaterally as it was the host

 

[Buffet]

Why India can't play in Pakistan?

 

[Buffet]

Whole things should be played in Pakistan. UAE is such a boring place to play cricket.

 

[Hitman]

1 more long drama awaiting.

 

[adil_909]

Pakistan is free to do whatever it wants. India is free to do its thing.


Neither has taken the responsibility of world cricket.

This is the most important post in this whole thread, and it is absolutely FALSE

india is not free to do its own thing. it is an ICC member, this is an ICC tournament, they are OBLIGATED to participate. There is no sporting reason for them not to do so. If there is, please lets hear it. This is purely political, and as such absolutely should not be tolerated by the ICC.

 

[adil_909]

Why India can't play in Pakistan?

Exactly. India should be forced to explain why, when every other country is touring, they will not tour. The reasons are political, and india should be forecefully and clearly called out by the PCB and ICC.

Forget about the fact that the champions trophy is a pointless tournament and ODI cricket should be retired. This is much bigger than that. This is about holding indians accountable

 

[Hitman]

This is the most important post in this whole thread, and it is absolutely FALSE

india is not free to do its own thing. it is an ICC member, this is an ICC tournament, they are OBLIGATED to participate. There is no sporting reason for them not to do so. If there is, please lets hear it. This is purely political, and as such absolutely should not be tolerated by the ICC.

So by what logic was PCB threatening to boycott the WC this year in India? Worse, a lot of posters actually wanted the PCB to actually do it.

 

[rpant_gabba]

This is the most important post in this whole thread, and it is absolutely FALSE

india is not free to do its own thing. it is an ICC member, this is an ICC tournament, they are OBLIGATED to participate. There is no sporting reason for them not to do so. If there is, please lets hear it. This is purely political, and as such absolutely should not be tolerated by the ICC.

eh.. thats why they have MPA's member participation agreements. If a member doesn't sign up for participating in future tournaments, there is little ICC can do.

Y/es, India is well within its rights to not sign the MPA. Icc can throw India out.

Not sure what alternative ICC has. I'm happy to hear your thoughts

 

[adil_909]

eh.. thats why they have MPA's member participation agreements. If a member doesn't sign up for participating in future tournaments, there is little ICC can do.

Y/es, India is well within its rights to not sign the MPA. Icc can throw India out.

Not sure what alternative ICC has. I'm happy to hear your thoughts

Im excited to hear your thoughts on what basis india would not come to pakistan when every other country is touring for the champions trophy?

 

[adil_909]

So by what logic was PCB threatening to boycott the WC this year in India? Worse, a lot of posters actually wanted the PCB to actually do it.

Threatening to boycott is different than actually boycotting. We came. Doesn't matter what was said. Actions speak louder than words. We came and participated, as was our duty. So will India do the same? Or is there one set of rules for every other country, and a different set of rules for india?

 

[Itachi]

while the ICC has marked Pakistan as the host of the tournament, the global body is yet to sign the important hosting agreement with it.

How can PCB asked compensation when the hosting agreement isn't even signed lol. Let the agreement be legally binded, then the talk of compensation will hold true.

ICC doesn't need to "move" hosting right from Pakistan because Pakistan has not "got" the right in the first place as of yet.

 

[Itachi]

Threatening to boycott is different than actually boycotting. We came. Doesn't matter what was said. Actions speak louder than words. We came and participated, as was our duty. So will India do the same? Or is there one set of rules for every other country, and a different set of rules for india?

It's not our problem that you can't keep your words.

When we threaten to boycott, it means we "WILL" boycott.

 

[MenInG]

Talk is cheap.

 

[Itachi]

Exactly. India should be forced to explain why, when every other country is touring, they will not tour. The reasons are political, and india should be forecefully and clearly called out by the PCB and ICC.

Forget about the fact that the champions trophy is a pointless tournament and ODI cricket should be retired. This is much bigger than that. This is about holding indians accountable

Hold India accountable. But who will do it? Pakistan? or who?

 

[MenInG]

Hold India accountable. But who will do it? Pakistan? or who?

Don't worry about who will hold who accountable, as that is not what we decide here.

Question is whether what India are doing is right or wrong.

 

[Itachi]

This is the most important post in this whole thread, and it is absolutely FALSE

india is not free to do its own thing. it is an ICC member, this is an ICC tournament, they are OBLIGATED to participate. There is no sporting reason for them not to do so. If there is, please lets hear it. This is purely political, and as such absolutely should not be tolerated by the ICC.

Any source for the claim?

 

[rpant_gabba]

Im excited to hear your thoughts on what basis india would not come to pakistan when every other country is touring for the champions trophy?

Same basis by which Pakistan refused tours of india in the past? realize it goes back a while like the early 90's. nations have long memories.

sports visits are based on agreements, goodwill, understandings and arrangements. there is little goodwill between India and Pakistan these days or for that matter between BCCI and PCB.

The well got poisoned by too may loud mouth PCB chairmen. Pakistan cricket and its fans are left to drink from it.

So what are

1) ICC's options if India refused to sign MPA?
2) PCB's options if there is no hosting agreement from ICC?

 

[rpant_gabba]

Threatening to boycott is different than actually boycotting. We came. Doesn't matter what was said. Actions speak louder than words. We came and participated, as was our duty. So will India do the same? Or is there one set of rules for every other country, and a different set of rules for india?

Yes, it conveyed that PCB will make a lot of noise and will not stand behind its words.

If PCB wants be taken seriously, it must "walk the talk"

 

[rpant_gabba]

Don't worry about who will hold who accountable, as that is not what we decide here.

Question is whether what India are doing is right or wrong.

who decides what is right and what is wrong? there is no morality clause in relations between nations, that too between Pakistan and India.

Pakistan has done what was in its best interest regardless of right or wrong WRT to India. India has the same option and is exercising it.

 

[MenInG]

who decides what is right and what is wrong? there is no morality clause in relations between nations, that too between Pakistan and India.

Pakistan has done what was in its best interest regardless of right or wrong WRT to India. India has the same option and is exercising it.

You decide!

You have an opinion so let's hear it.

 

[Devadwal]

Why they are leaking these news instead working through official channels.

 

[rpant_gabba]

You decide!

You have an opinion so let's hear it.

India/BCCI is doing nothing wrong here.

India is dealing with Pakistan exactly how Pakistan dealt with India in the past.

BCCI is doing the same with PCB.

 

[cricketjoshila]

This is the most important post in this whole thread, and it is absolutely FALSE

india is not free to do its own thing. it is an ICC member, this is an ICC tournament, they are OBLIGATED to participate. There is no sporting reason for them not to do so. If there is, please lets hear it. This is purely political, and as such absolutely should not be tolerated by the ICC.

India has not signed the members participation agreement so India isn't obligated to participate.

If ICC thinks India has breached any legal agreement they are free to take BCCI to court.

As things stand today, the Indian team isn't going to go to Pakistan.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Exactly. India should be forced to explain why, when every other country is touring, they will not tour. The reasons are political, and india should be forecefully and clearly called out by the PCB and ICC.

Forget about the fact that the champions trophy is a pointless tournament and ODI cricket should be retired. This is much bigger than that. This is about holding indians accountable

Unless ICC is holding a legal document that says India agreed to play the CT in Pakistan, there is nothing to hold BCCI accountable for anything.

BCCI has refused to sign the MPA.

 

[Suleiman]

Why India can't play in Pakistan?

Ego.

 

[Hitman]

I wish the next CT happens in Pakistan. But I also hope Pak Govt. provides presidential level security to every team. Pakistani fans deserve this CT.

 

[Itachi]

You decide!

You have an opinion so let's hear it.

There are different ways to look at right and wrong.

From morality side and from technical side.

If we bring morality/ethical side, then one will require to open up history pages since an event is NEVER AN ISOLATED event but manifestation of multiple events from past.

From technical side, India did nothing wrong since there wasn't an agreement in place. Neither Pakistan have any claim of asking compensation since Pakistan has not earned the right as of yet.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

I wish the next CT happens in Pakistan. But I also hope Pak Govt. provides presidential level security to every team. Pakistani fans deserve this CT.

Appreciate your thoughts. Also, I don't think india would skip the tournament in Pakistan as this would essentially meant to extend their trophy drought in longer format.

 

[Devadwal]

This will go for next 15 months .why india refused to tour Pakistan ,just play in Pakistan as they deserved to host the tournament. BCCI is wrong here when Pakistan recently played in india .its our turn to go there.

 

[Savak]

Reports in the media that the ICC will shift the tournament from Pakistan to the UAE if India refuses to tour Pakistan

 

[FearlessRoar]

India's refusal to play doesn't justify shifting the entire tournament to another venue.

 

[shah9425]

Reports in the media that the ICC will shift the tournament from Pakistan to the UAE if India refuses to tour Pakistan

This is disappointing
If it happens we should boycott the whole tournament

 

[Dawood_02]

If India play their games in another country, if the situation arises where P
akistan play India, where does this game take place, if this needs to be played away from Pakistan then this is a joke..

 

[Thanos]

ICC and PCB both need BCCI to participate in CT for financial reasons.
Either hybrid model like Asia cup or shifting whole tournament to UAE seems the most likely outcome.

 

[Itachi]

India's refusal to play doesn't justify shifting the entire tournament to another venue.

This just shows how other ICC members are dependent upon India for revenue.

It IS justified when you bring the Lion share of revenue. Atleast give something back since the other boards are already gaining profit in presence of India than lack of it.

It goes both ways.

Or, Mark it as injustice and suspend India to cut ties for significant time being.

These double faced talks needs to be stopped.

If its injustice, then throw India out.

But what people shouldn't do is, on one hand you expect the lucrative profits that India brings yet, any restrictions from India call it injustice WHILE AT THE SAME TIME, PLAYING AGAINST THEM TOO BECAUSE YOU NEED THE REVENUE.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Reports in the media that the ICC will shift the tournament from Pakistan to the UAE if India refuses to tour Pakistan

Well there are a lot of steps between the cup and the sip but don't see this happening or else ICC would be branded as B team of bcci.

 

[msb314]

I’ll be okay with a hybrid model for group stage games IF and ONLY IF India agrees to come to Pakistan for the KO games..

If not - please boycott the India vs Pak game at the 2024 WorldT20 in New York.

Sadly no other option now since cannot have another drama drag out until 2025..

 

[cricketjoshila]

India's refusal to play doesn't justify shifting the entire tournament to another venue.

PCB and Pakistani corporates and Pakistani government needs to step up.

They should tell the icc that whatever financial losses ICC will make in absence of India, will be made up by them.

You have two years to gather the requisite resources.

Let's be honest here, neither ICC nor any of its members wants to take a financial hit.

 

[Slim]

I’ll be okay with a hybrid model for group stage games IF and ONLY IF India agrees to come to Pakistan for the KO games..

If not - please boycott the India vs Pak game at the 2024 WorldT20 in New York.

Sadly no other option now since cannot have another drama drag out until 2025..

Why would we boycott a game organized by USA? At least make some logical sense. We should simply refuse to visit India if they refuse to visit Pakistan.

 

[Major]

Don't worry about who will hold who accountable, as that is not what we decide here.

Question is whether what India are doing is right or wrong.

To be fair, every country and its people have the freedom to do boycotts, and we tend to complain when its happening against us.

A bit unrelated, but a very good example is the boycott of foreign brands and products going in Pakistan due to mass propoganda that buying a burger by Mcdonalds helps the Israeli cause. People in Pakistan have boycotted foreign products in massive...

Thing is, its not really about right or wrong, realistically speaking, politics cannot be separated from sports or even buying a simple product.

There will always be a group of lunatics that will bring politics to the petty of things. Everyone does it, but everyone has a different way.

Anyways, learning from the Asia cup, if Pakistan gets the hosting rights, than it should get to decide which venue to use even if its hybrid model. Playing cricket during rainy season specific regions of Lanka showed that it was a sabotage plan. Atleast, at ICC level, even if Pakistan is forced to host in UAE, than weather conditions need to be considered.

 

[Major]

Two questions for indian posts:

Q. What is Congress stance on India touring Pakistan for Cricket?
Q. Chances of BJP losing and not be able to form govt in 2024?

 

[Raja Ishtiaq]

Champions Trophy will not be held in Pakistan. Lol

Have we learnt nothing in the last decade?

Time and time again we have lost our hosting rights so why would it be different this time?

 

[saqib.rai]

PCB and Pakistani corporates and Pakistani government needs to step up.

They should tell the icc that whatever financial losses ICC will make in absence of India, will be made up by them.

You have two years to gather the requisite resources.

Let's be honest here, neither ICC nor any of its members wants to take a financial hit.

Each ICC tournament generates 600 million dollars
80% of it comes from India because India has a large population and is a ONE sport country

That is 480 million dollars
ICC would want the payment In dollars otherwise we can just print our currency and give it to them lol

Anyways, our reserves as a country are 7 billion USD
Cannot give 480 million to the ICC for a meaningless tournament like the Champions Trophy. It's too much

 

[saqib.rai]

This is disappointing
If it happens we should boycott the whole tournament

We lose out on 35 million dollars we get from the ICC as the participation money. That money is vital in sustaining the cricket ecosystem in our country

If we boycott 2025 CT

2026 t20 WC
2029 CT
2031 ODI WC

All have India as joint or sole hosts
Will we boycott those too?

Anyways,
ICC and BCCI realize PCB needs face saving
So would give us some matches

It would be played in a hybrid model with India group matches, one semi-final and the final in the UAE

 

[RehanG]

I think is way too early, there are elections coming up in India, which will determine India's stance towards Pak. If it's BJP again forget about it. But if congress is back in charge, India will definitely visit Pak. It has always been Congress who have been soft towards their stance about Pakistan.

 

[saqib.rai]

I think is way too early, there are elections coming up in India, which will determine India's stance towards Pak. If it's BJP again forget about it. But if congress is back in charge, India will definitely visit Pak. It has always been Congress who have been soft towards their stance about Pakistan.

When India visited after the longest time in 2004, BJP was in power

When India stopped visiting after 2008, Congress was in power

I don't know how some Pakistanis form this opinion that Congress is a friend of ours?

 

[Savak]

The Cricketing infrastructure in Pakistan and the stadiums are substandard. If you compare our stadiums with the stadiums in India, you will realize we are 20 years behind.

Ideally speaking every Cricket Stadium should have inbuilt 5 star lodging, entertainment, resteraunt facilities for foreign players, tourists to meet ICC requirements and to minimize the security concerns of foreign players, officials and the disruptions, hassles faced by the locals.

However all this requires a booming economy, for the corporate and private sector to step up. This will not happen in one day