[VIDEOS] Pakistan to host Champions Trophy 2025

Pretty sure ICC can just saying.

The whole bcci money backing is an over exaggerated concept.

The reason people want India to play isn't because they have complete control over ICC, it's because India vs Pakistan are lucrative matches regardless of whether India is a million times superior or not.

A tournament without India is boring in general, If Australia boycotted the tournament and India accepted then ICC would be making similar concessions with Australia or England, that's just how it is.


Pretty sure ICC can just saying.

The whole bcci money backing is an over exaggerated concept.

The reason people want India to play isn't because they have complete control over ICC, it's because India vs Pakistan are lucrative matches regardless of whether India is a million times superior or not.

A tournament without India is boring in general, If Australia boycotted the tournament and India accepted then ICC would be making similar concessions with Australia or England, that's just how it is.

You need to read just one article. This is what can happen to the ICC.

80 percent of ICC money comes from India.
 
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They do. ECB is the 3rd richest board and they make tons.

Only issue is England doesn't treat cricket as its primary sport.

Australia doesn't either but Australia has a huge huge fan base of aissies who love cricket and can't stand not watching it. Cricket in Australia is seen as a prestigious career while in England you're probs seen as a medicore super star compared to your peers in football.

ECB is dependent on India and Ashes to make money. Their reserves are not that huge. Only decent.
 
ECB is dependent on India and Ashes to make money. Their reserves are not that huge. Only decent.
Well CA and ECB are up for big pay days as a result of the B3 playing amongst themselves.

Ind in Aus 2024-25
Ind in Eng Summer 2025
Eng in Aus 2025/26
 
PCB should be practical and pragmatic, they cannot dictate ICC or BCCI let CT happen in what is best interest for PCB financially and focus on national team performance and improving the quality of PSL , on and off the field that should be the agenda Mr. Naqvi
 
Yes yes, Tigers, lions and next what Dinosaur .
As I mentioned before , Biggest security threat for indian team is from the security provider
( Your Establishment) . They will not care about consequences as they have tried this method in even Biggest stage at 1999 and they will not hesitate to try again now as currently they are at backfoot in popularity level. U all people will condemn for few days, put blame as indian sponsored one and after decade will again start asking for tour.
First did u capture or altteast solve 2009 srilankan attacks. Why should we put our players lives on line knowingly .
Lol move on , you are still living in 2009
 
Am reading reports that the ICC has already communicated to the PCB that their confidence that India will tour Pakistan and ICC will be able to convince India to come to Pakistan is severely misplaced and that the PCB needs to embrace for a hybrid model eventually and make plans for it now.
 
Am reading reports that the ICC has already communicated to the PCB that their confidence that India will tour Pakistan and ICC will be able to convince India to come to Pakistan is severely misplaced and that the PCB needs to embrace for a hybrid model eventually and make plans for it now.
ICC is already planning for hybrid model .they will not announced officially before October .
 
While speaking to the reporters during the auction for the Uttar Pradesh Premier League in Lucknow, Rajeev Shukla stated that the Indian team will tour Pakistan if the Centre approves it:

“Pakistan can say whatever it wants about coming to India during the 2026 World Cup, but we are only waiting for the approval of the Indian government.”
 
ICC Worried About Champions Trophy 2025 Due To Lack Of Backup Plan From Pakistan Cricket Board If India Withdraws

The 2025 Champions Trophy is just seven months away and Pakistan are set to host an ICC event after 29 years, but the status of the tournament is still uncertain as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has yet to confirm whether the Indian cricket team will travel to Pakistan for the event. Scheduled to be held in Pakistan in February 2025, the tournament’s future remains in doubt due to ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan.

India's participation in the tournament has been a point of contention given the historical and political context. Since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, the Indian cricket team has not visited Pakistan. Their last visit to Pakistani soil was in 2008 for the Asia Cup, and their last bilateral series against Pakistan took place in 2006.

Last year, the 2023 Asia Cup was shifted to a hybrid model after India refused to travel to Pakistan. The tournament was co-hosted by Sri Lanka, with all Indian matches, including the high-profile India-Pakistan clashes and the final, being held in Sri Lanka. A similar arrangement is expected for the Champions Trophy if India opts out of traveling to Pakistan.

ICC Worried About Lack Of Plan B By PCB

Recently, all board members met in Sri Lanka for the ICC's annual meeting, but no decision was made about the 2025 Champions Trophy. However, it was reported that the ICC has set aside extra funds to help the PCB if India’s matches need to be moved outside Pakistan.

Recent reports from Pakistani media indicate that the ICC is surprised by the PCB’s lack of a backup plan if India decides to withdraw from the tournament. The ICC is concerned about potential last-minute issues and noted that there has been no discussion with the PCB about alternative venues like Dubai or Sri Lanka.

In response, the PCB, under the leadership of Mohsin Naqvi, has asserted that the ICC will ensure India participates in the tournament in Pakistan. The PCB remains confident that the event will proceed as planned in Pakistan and has questioned India’s reluctance to travel when other teams have shown willingness.

To address potential contingencies, the ICC’s budget for the tournament includes a supplementary provision to accommodate the possibility of India playing their matches outside Pakistan if necessary.

SOURCE: https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/i...cricket-board-if-india-withdraws-2772169.html
 
@Red-Indian There we go... It appears PCB is burying it's head in the sand.
I'm happy to believe the PCB is burying it's head in the sand. Given their general incompetence, it's what would be expected of them instead of working on a proper Plan B.

Give me one official statement on the Indian side though dude. Forget saying we're not going (which Jay Shah was happy to announce to multiple media outlets 8 months before the Asia Cup), just show me a statement saying we're unlikely to go. Why is the BCCI being so shy? I think it's because they've told to shut up - Jaishankar and Modi while they negotiate through backchannels to see what concessions Pakistan is willing to make to move towards a more permanent closure of issues.
 
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I think it's because they've told to shut up and keep mum by the big boys - Jaishankar, Shah's daddyji and Modi while they negotiate through backchannels to see what concessions Pakistan is willing to make to move towards a more permanent closure of issues.
Normally when ever there is a new government in pak, in india some attacks will happen depending on how friendly that pak government is towards india.so this time there were quite a few in Kashmir after long time.it may be usual warning by establishment or as you said some kind of back channel talks are going on testing establishment patience
 
While speaking to the reporters during the auction for the Uttar Pradesh Premier League in Lucknow, Rajeev Shukla stated that the Indian team will tour Pakistan if the Centre approves it:

“Pakistan can say whatever it wants about coming to India during the 2026 World Cup, but we are only waiting for the approval of the Indian government.”
Simple, short and to the point! Rest all are redundant trolling and counter trolling going on.
 
ICC Worried About Champions Trophy 2025 Due To Lack Of Backup Plan From Pakistan Cricket Board If India Withdraws

The 2025 Champions Trophy is just seven months away and Pakistan are set to host an ICC event after 29 years, but the status of the tournament is still uncertain as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has yet to confirm whether the Indian cricket team will travel to Pakistan for the event. Scheduled to be held in Pakistan in February 2025, the tournament’s future remains in doubt due to ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan.

India's participation in the tournament has been a point of contention given the historical and political context. Since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, the Indian cricket team has not visited Pakistan. Their last visit to Pakistani soil was in 2008 for the Asia Cup, and their last bilateral series against Pakistan took place in 2006.

Last year, the 2023 Asia Cup was shifted to a hybrid model after India refused to travel to Pakistan. The tournament was co-hosted by Sri Lanka, with all Indian matches, including the high-profile India-Pakistan clashes and the final, being held in Sri Lanka. A similar arrangement is expected for the Champions Trophy if India opts out of traveling to Pakistan.

ICC Worried About Lack Of Plan B By PCB

Recently, all board members met in Sri Lanka for the ICC's annual meeting, but no decision was made about the 2025 Champions Trophy. However, it was reported that the ICC has set aside extra funds to help the PCB if India’s matches need to be moved outside Pakistan.

Recent reports from Pakistani media indicate that the ICC is surprised by the PCB’s lack of a backup plan if India decides to withdraw from the tournament. The ICC is concerned about potential last-minute issues and noted that there has been no discussion with the PCB about alternative venues like Dubai or Sri Lanka.

In response, the PCB, under the leadership of Mohsin Naqvi, has asserted that the ICC will ensure India participates in the tournament in Pakistan. The PCB remains confident that the event will proceed as planned in Pakistan and has questioned India’s reluctance to travel when other teams have shown willingness.

To address potential contingencies, the ICC’s budget for the tournament includes a supplementary provision to accommodate the possibility of India playing their matches outside Pakistan if necessary.

SOURCE: https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/i...cricket-board-if-india-withdraws-2772169.html
ICC has already budgeted for the hybrid model, Let's move on and as Cricket fans enjoy the last Champions trophy when it happens!
 
I'm happy to believe the PCB is burying it's head in the sand. Given their general incompetence, it's what would be expected of them instead of working on a proper Plan B.

Give me one official statement on the Indian side though dude. Forget saying we're not going (which Jay Shah was happy to announce to multiple media outlets 8 months before the Asia Cup), just show me a statement saying we're unlikely to go. Why is the BCCI being so shy? I think it's because they've told to shut up - Jaishankar and Modi while they negotiate through backchannels to see what concessions Pakistan is willing to make to move towards a more permanent closure of issues.
I am not sure about Asia cup and Jay Shah announcing it 8 months in advance. My only memory is Najam Sethi whining on all possible occasions. He theatrics would range from Bhaichara to threats about Pakistan not visiting India to accusing India of being scared. It would have been funny if his intentions are not transparent.

Pakistan has nothing to offer at this point. IMO Modi is not particularly interested in politics at this point of time. He is tired and exhausted.
 
@Red-Indian Also two things. Asia cup has not been played in India-Pakistan for decades and Jay Shah was the ACC chairman. There are multiple Indian journalists, who do not benefit by sensationalizing news, who have said India is not traveling to Pak as confirmed by Government sources.
 
Seems like planted quotes from the Indian Media.

Why would the PCB have a back up plan?

It's an ICC tournament. ICC have assigned it to Pakistan and the ICC also determine who plays ( via qualification).
 
ICC Worried About Champions Trophy 2025 Due To Lack Of Backup Plan From Pakistan Cricket Board If India Withdraws

The 2025 Champions Trophy is just seven months away and Pakistan are set to host an ICC event after 29 years, but the status of the tournament is still uncertain as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has yet to confirm whether the Indian cricket team will travel to Pakistan for the event. Scheduled to be held in Pakistan in February 2025, the tournament’s future remains in doubt due to ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan.

India's participation in the tournament has been a point of contention given the historical and political context. Since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, the Indian cricket team has not visited Pakistan. Their last visit to Pakistani soil was in 2008 for the Asia Cup, and their last bilateral series against Pakistan took place in 2006.

Last year, the 2023 Asia Cup was shifted to a hybrid model after India refused to travel to Pakistan. The tournament was co-hosted by Sri Lanka, with all Indian matches, including the high-profile India-Pakistan clashes and the final, being held in Sri Lanka. A similar arrangement is expected for the Champions Trophy if India opts out of traveling to Pakistan.

ICC Worried About Lack Of Plan B By PCB

Recently, all board members met in Sri Lanka for the ICC's annual meeting, but no decision was made about the 2025 Champions Trophy. However, it was reported that the ICC has set aside extra funds to help the PCB if India’s matches need to be moved outside Pakistan.

Recent reports from Pakistani media indicate that the ICC is surprised by the PCB’s lack of a backup plan if India decides to withdraw from the tournament. The ICC is concerned about potential last-minute issues and noted that there has been no discussion with the PCB about alternative venues like Dubai or Sri Lanka.

In response, the PCB, under the leadership of Mohsin Naqvi, has asserted that the ICC will ensure India participates in the tournament in Pakistan. The PCB remains confident that the event will proceed as planned in Pakistan and has questioned India’s reluctance to travel when other teams have shown willingness.

To address potential contingencies, the ICC’s budget for the tournament includes a supplementary provision to accommodate the possibility of India playing their matches outside Pakistan if necessary.

SOURCE: https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/i...cricket-board-if-india-withdraws-2772169.html

Seems more like Zee News is worried. :yk
 
I am not sure about Asia cup and Jay Shah announcing it 8 months in advance. My only memory is Najam Sethi whining on all possible occasions. He theatrics would range from Bhaichara to threats about Pakistan not visiting India to accusing India of being scared. It would have been funny if his intentions are not transparent.

Pakistan has nothing to offer at this point. IMO Modi is not particularly interested in politics at this point of time. He is tired and exhausted.
India will not travel to Pakistan - Jay Shah

I was wrong. It was almost 10 months in advance. Yes Jay Shah was very clear that India would not travel to Pakistan. You're also right that Najam Sethi was shooting his mouth off.

This time both sides have maintained a conspicuous silence.

You're also right that it's more likely that the weak Pakistani government doesn't have enough political capital to move towards offering what India really wants. A permanent settlement on the current status quo borders.

Still Modi for all his political smarts is also a bit of a pompous buffoon who likes to be seen as a global leader for peace and 'Vishwaguru'. The Pakistani diplomatic establishment can exploit that with the right concessions.
 
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India will not travel to Pakistan - Jay Shah

I was wrong. It was almost 10 months in advance. Yes Jay Shah was very clear that India would not travel to Pakistan. You're also right that Najam Sethi was shooting his mouth off.

This time both sides have maintained a conspicuous silence.

You're also right that it's more likely that the weak Pakistani government doesn't have enough political capital to move towards offering what India really wants. A permanent settlement on the current status quo borders.

Still Modi for all his political smarts is also a bit of a pompous buffoon who likes to be seen as a global leader for peace and 'Vishwaguru'. The Pakistani diplomatic establishment can exploit that with the right concessions.
LMAO.
 
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PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Issues Gag Order to Not Comment on India's Participation in Champions Trophy 2025​


Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has advised his office and fellow colleagues to not issue any statements related to India’s decision on sending its team for the ICC Champions Trophy early next year.

According to information gathered by PTI, the PCB chief has adopted a policy for himself and other officials about not commenting on the issue and allowing the ICC to handle the matter.

“That is why in recent days there is no comments or statement coming from either Naqvi or any other board official on what will happen if India doesn’t send its team to Pakistan,” one PCB insider said.

He said Naqvi had directed all concerned officials to keep on making preparations for the Champions Trophy assuming India will be sending its team.

“The PCB has sent the draft schedule and submitted all other documents including security plans for each team to the ICC now it is for the owners of the CT to convince India to send its team,” the insider said.

He said Naqvi had made it clear he didn’t want unnecessary controversies in mainstream or social media platforms on India and Pakistan cricket issue.

A venue inspection team from the ICC would be coming to Pakistan in September to have a final inspection of the three match venues, Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi and the PCB’s main priority right now is to ensure renovation work on the three stadiums.

“It is clear Naqvi doesn’t want to show the PCB’s cards on what will be the reaction of the board if India again refuses to send its team but behind closed doors after meetings with the government officials a strategy has been finalised,” another source in Islamabad said.

 
Some of the news reports mentioned are the most masalafied news reports without much credible sources. It's just speculation and rumors so far.
 
Pakistan to get 70 million USD for hosting Champions Trophy 2025 – report

The International Cricket Council (ICC) approved a budget of USD 70 million to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to host the Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to take place in February-March, Times of India reported Thursday.

According to the report, ICC’s financial and commercial committee, chaired by the Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah made the decision after a thorough scrutiny of the budget, jointly prepared and submitted by the PCB and the ICC Finance Department, Press Trust of India (PTI) quoted a source close to the apex cricketing body saying.

“The approximate budget is around USD 70 million and only USD 70 million and only USD 4.5 million has been allocated as additional expenses,” the source added.

Meanwhile, the allocation of the additional budget sparked speculations that it was granted to host some matches at some other venue besides Pakistan if India do not travel to their neighbouring country.



 
Naqvi guy seems like a competent guy.

His predecessors were always whiny teenagers who would speak to media like they were rambos and ruined any chance of Ind potentially touring Pak.

This time things seem to be different.

Govt is a bit more mature and understands how important neighbors are, specially our eastern parosi.

I’m 99% sure there is some back channel diplomacy happening and hope there will be a good news.
 
Naqvi guy seems like a competent guy.

His predecessors were always whiny teenagers who would speak to media like they were rambos and ruined any chance of Ind potentially touring Pak.

This time things seem to be different.

Govt is a bit more mature and understands how important neighbors are, specially our eastern parosi.

I’m 99% sure there is some back channel diplomacy happening and hope there will be a good news.
I am not particularly knowledgable. Do you know how things are different this time around ? Last time around it was the same government with SS in the helm.
 
I am not particularly knowledgable. Do you know how things are different this time around ? Last time around it was the same government with SS in the helm.

PCB is tight lipped.

No threats of boycotts or “we won’t send our team to Ind”. Instead it has been a refreshing tone mostly, welcoming and inviting and showing their willingness to be great hosts.

At that time it was sort of an interim govt, now things are a bit different.

It seems like Nawaz also wants to show that he still has that friendly touch with Modi and they are the right party to improve Ind-Pak relations, so he will be doing everything to convince the power circles to mend ties with the eastern neighbor, accept their demands etc.
 
I really wanna watch it in dubai. I will be in dubai next year around the tournament time..
 
PCB is tight lipped.

No threats of boycotts or “we won’t send our team to Ind”. Instead it has been a refreshing tone mostly, welcoming and inviting and showing their willingness to be great hosts.

At that time it was sort of an interim govt, now things are a bit different.

It seems like Nawaz also wants to show that he still has that friendly touch with Modi and they are the right party to improve Ind-Pak relations, so he will be doing everything to convince the power circles to mend ties with the eastern neighbor, accept their demands etc.
and in your opinion do you think is NS or SS weld any power in the administration ? I thought it was the Army.
 
and in your opinion do you think is NS or SS weld any power in the administration ? I thought it was the Army.

That is why I said they might be trying to convince the power circles.

Anyway I think everyone from Pak side wants good relations now as that is the only route to economical prosperity.
 
That is why I said they might be trying to convince the power circles.

Anyway I think everyone from Pak side wants good relations now as that is the only route to economical prosperity.
I do not think establishment wants to improve relationship, because India bogey is the source of their funding. We can also see that in the increased terror attacks in India.
 
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PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Issues Gag Order to Not Comment on India's Participation in Champions Trophy 2025​


Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has advised his office and fellow colleagues to not issue any statements related to India’s decision on sending its team for the ICC Champions Trophy early next year.

According to information gathered by PTI, the PCB chief has adopted a policy for himself and other officials about not commenting on the issue and allowing the ICC to handle the matter.

“That is why in recent days there is no comments or statement coming from either Naqvi or any other board official on what will happen if India doesn’t send its team to Pakistan,” one PCB insider said.

He said Naqvi had directed all concerned officials to keep on making preparations for the Champions Trophy assuming India will be sending its team.

“The PCB has sent the draft schedule and submitted all other documents including security plans for each team to the ICC now it is for the owners of the CT to convince India to send its team,” the insider said.

He said Naqvi had made it clear he didn’t want unnecessary controversies in mainstream or social media platforms on India and Pakistan cricket issue.

A venue inspection team from the ICC would be coming to Pakistan in September to have a final inspection of the three match venues, Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi and the PCB’s main priority right now is to ensure renovation work on the three stadiums.

“It is clear Naqvi doesn’t want to show the PCB’s cards on what will be the reaction of the board if India again refuses to send its team but behind closed doors after meetings with the government officials a strategy has been finalised,” another source in Islamabad said.

This is the right thing to do at this stage, instead of giving public statements everyday PCB should maintain thorough professionalism on this issue, the other board officials are very professional in their communication. The only way ahead is to find solution through dialogue. Pakistan's former players must also keep quite instead of blabbering in media on this issue and trust PCB, no need to remind what happened 20-25 years back. Not even a single former Indian player has spoken on this issue except Harbhajan singh
 
This is the right thing to do at this stage, instead of giving public statements everyday PCB should maintain thorough professionalism on this issue, the other board officials are very professional in their communication. The only way ahead is to find solution through dialogue. Pakistan's former players must also keep quite instead of blabbering in media on this issue and trust PCB, no need to remind what happened 20-25 years back. Not even a single former Indian player has spoken on this issue except Harbhajan singh
Solution for what ?
 
ICC Worried About Champions Trophy 2025 Due To Lack Of Backup Plan From Pakistan Cricket Board If India Withdraws

The 2025 Champions Trophy is just seven months away and Pakistan are set to host an ICC event after 29 years, but the status of the tournament is still uncertain as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has yet to confirm whether the Indian cricket team will travel to Pakistan for the event. Scheduled to be held in Pakistan in February 2025, the tournament’s future remains in doubt due to ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan.

India's participation in the tournament has been a point of contention given the historical and political context. Since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, the Indian cricket team has not visited Pakistan. Their last visit to Pakistani soil was in 2008 for the Asia Cup, and their last bilateral series against Pakistan took place in 2006.

Last year, the 2023 Asia Cup was shifted to a hybrid model after India refused to travel to Pakistan. The tournament was co-hosted by Sri Lanka, with all Indian matches, including the high-profile India-Pakistan clashes and the final, being held in Sri Lanka. A similar arrangement is expected for the Champions Trophy if India opts out of traveling to Pakistan.

ICC Worried About Lack Of Plan B By PCB

Recently, all board members met in Sri Lanka for the ICC's annual meeting, but no decision was made about the 2025 Champions Trophy. However, it was reported that the ICC has set aside extra funds to help the PCB if India’s matches need to be moved outside Pakistan.

Recent reports from Pakistani media indicate that the ICC is surprised by the PCB’s lack of a backup plan if India decides to withdraw from the tournament. The ICC is concerned about potential last-minute issues and noted that there has been no discussion with the PCB about alternative venues like Dubai or Sri Lanka.

In response, the PCB, under the leadership of Mohsin Naqvi, has asserted that the ICC will ensure India participates in the tournament in Pakistan. The PCB remains confident that the event will proceed as planned in Pakistan and has questioned India’s reluctance to travel when other teams have shown willingness.

To address potential contingencies, the ICC’s budget for the tournament includes a supplementary provision to accommodate the possibility of India playing their matches outside Pakistan if necessary.

SOURCE: https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/i...cricket-board-if-india-withdraws-2772169.html

Tbh it is the ICC's job to be on top of things a and to press India to get an answer from the Indian government in advance whether they are coming to Pakistan or not.
 
Pakistan to get 70 million USD for hosting Champions Trophy 2025 – report

The International Cricket Council (ICC) approved a budget of USD 70 million to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to host the Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to take place in February-March, Times of India reported Thursday.

According to the report, ICC’s financial and commercial committee, chaired by the Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah made the decision after a thorough scrutiny of the budget, jointly prepared and submitted by the PCB and the ICC Finance Department, Press Trust of India (PTI) quoted a source close to the apex cricketing body saying.

“The approximate budget is around USD 70 million and only USD 70 million and only USD 4.5 million has been allocated as additional expenses,” the source added.

Meanwhile, the allocation of the additional budget sparked speculations that it was granted to host some matches at some other venue besides Pakistan if India do not travel to their neighbouring country.




It will cost $75 million to host the CT or is that the money the PCB is being rewarded for the ICC CT? No wonder the PCB was desperate to hold an ICC event in Pakistan
 
It will cost $75 million to host the CT or is that the money the PCB is being rewarded for the ICC CT? No wonder the PCB was desperate to hold an ICC event in Pakistan
ICC awarded $75 mn to PCB. You are right though. This explains the desperation
 
It will cost $75 million to host the CT or is that the money the PCB is being rewarded for the ICC CT? No wonder the PCB was desperate to hold an ICC event in Pakistan

Not awarded. Its the cost of hosting.

All the expenses.

Ofcourse a part of it is also hosting fees.
 
It will cost $75 million to host the CT or is that the money the PCB is being rewarded for the ICC CT? No wonder the PCB was desperate to hold an ICC event in Pakistan
Feels way too much. I suspect it's a misinterpretation and that amount is the total budget for the event including travels costs for players and officials, prize money, payments to companies like Hawkeye and of course actual hosting expenses. Not all goes to the PCB.
 
In an interview Former legendary spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has responded to the news of India's potential withdrawal from the Champions Trophy 2025, which Pakistan will host in February-March, he said:

"It's simple. If India wants to come, they can. If they don't want to come, it doesn't matter. There's no point in making a fuss about it. This won't make either party good or bad. This is ICC's event, and they will look into this matter, as they should,"
 
In an interview Former legendary spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has responded to the news of India's potential withdrawal from the Champions Trophy 2025, which Pakistan will host in February-March, he said:

"It's simple. If India wants to come, they can. If they don't want to come, it doesn't matter. There's no point in making a fuss about it. This won't make either party good or bad. This is ICC's event, and they will look into this matter, as they should,"
Atleast he didn’t talk about qudrat ka nizaam.
 
Atleast he didn’t talk about qudrat ka nizaam.
Actually he did ! "" It's simple. If India wants to come, they can. If they don't want to come, it doesn't matter. There's no point in making a fuss about it. This won't make either party good or bad. "" This is qudrat ka nizam ! whatever happens , happens ! 😂
 
Actually he did ! "" It's simple. If India wants to come, they can. If they don't want to come, it doesn't matter. There's no point in making a fuss about it. This won't make either party good or bad. "" This is qudrat ka nizam ! whatever happens , happens ! 😂
He ended it with the ICC will look into it and handle it, not it’s in God’s hands.
 
He ended it with the ICC will look into it and handle it, not it’s in God’s hands.
Nay he did not say that it is not in GOD's hand. He never meant that as well.

Yeah, he is right though. ICC matter, ICC should solve it. No need to make a fuss about it.
 
In an interview Former legendary spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has responded to the news of India's potential withdrawal from the Champions Trophy 2025, which Pakistan will host in February-March, he said:

"It's simple. If India wants to come, they can. If they don't want to come, it doesn't matter. There's no point in making a fuss about it. This won't make either party good or bad. This is ICC's event, and they will look into this matter, as they should,"
Judging by his statements, I am guessing he is not in charge/responsible for running things at the PCB.
 
Judging by his statements, I am guessing he is not in charge/responsible for running things at the PCB.
Saqlain Mushtaq is no official in PCB, not a coach in NCA of anywhere. Nothing.
 
Saqlain Mushtaq is no official in PCB, not a coach in NCA of anywhere. Nothing.
No wonder he does not care what will happen to PCB finances. Easy to make such statements when you don't have to face reality and financial consequences.
 
As per reports:

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has not made an official statement yet, but it is preparing for all possibilities in case the Indian team declines to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year. The ICC recently approved a budget of approximately $65 million at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Colombo. This budget includes the costs associated with staging a few games outside of Pakistan.
 
As per reports:

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has not made an official statement yet, but it is preparing for all possibilities in case the Indian team declines to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year. The ICC recently approved a budget of approximately $65 million at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Colombo. This budget includes the costs associated with staging a few games outside of Pakistan.

The simple fact that they are factoring in the possibility that India will not play in Pakistan is telling. It pretty much says that the ICC cannot afford to have a CT without India.
 
The simple fact that they are factoring in the possibility that India will not play in Pakistan is telling. It pretty much says that the ICC cannot afford to have a CT without India.

ICC can arrange an event without India but they are refusing to do so due to greed.

I doubt cricket will stop if India withdraw from world cricket.
 
ICC can arrange an event without India but they are refusing to do so due to greed.

I doubt cricket will stop if India withdraw from world cricket.

Will you be footing the cost of India's absence? Else how are boards supposed to take care of their costs?
 
ICC can arrange an event without India but they are refusing to do so due to greed.

I doubt cricket will stop if India withdraw from world cricket.

Yes in your dreams. In the real world No such thing has happened yet. The last episode happened less than a year ago. Let us know how that worked Out for PCB.

I will go as far and tell you this : lets suppose the Indian team ends up being like the current day WI or SL or BD who have to qualify for ICC Events.... the ICC will bend backwards to accommodate the Indian team and ensure that they are guaranteed a spot lol.
 
ICC can arrange an event without India but they are refusing to do so due to greed.

I doubt cricket will stop if India withdraw from world cricket.
Hahahaha.... The tourney is financially unviable without India. 80% of the budget is due to India's participation.
 
ICC can arrange an event without India but they are refusing to do so due to greed.

I doubt cricket will stop if India withdraw from world cricket.
Exactly what I have been saying.

Greed. It seems to be totally unacceptable to the ICC and the boards to have less revenues. They do not want to think about being self sufficient and not be dependent on BCCI. That would involve putting in hard work and actually earning your paycheck. Why would they want to do that when you can just sit and take in the $$$$ being dropped in your lap by BCCI.

Cricket will not stop. But will make it financially unviable. Also, will be less lucrative for people to take up the sport.
 
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It's going to be a Hybrid model. Indias financial monopoly in the ICC is to great to ignore.
 
Exactly what I have been saying.

Greed. It seems to be totally unacceptable to the ICC and the boards to have less revenues. They do not want to think about being self sufficient and not be dependent on BCCI. That would involve putting in hard work and actually earning your paycheck. Why would they want to do that when you can just sit on your rear end and take in the $$$$ being dropped in your lap by BCCI.

Cricket will not stop. But will make it financially unviable. Also, will be less lucrative for people to take up the sport.
Cricket is already declining in SA and Australia. In England it is reviving due to vitality and T20. When test cricket was revived in Pakistan, Pak cricketers had to ask people to visit the stadium. Heck stadiums were empty in Pak for the India-Pakistan test series.
Need to pay bills != Greed.
 
Cricket is already declining in SA and Australia. In England it is reviving due to vitality and T20. When test cricket was revived in Pakistan, Pak cricketers had to ask people to visit the stadium. Heck stadiums were empty in Pak for the India-Pakistan test series.
Need to pay bills != Greed.
In this case, I equate greed with laziness. Not even trying, total lack of work ethics, not giving a flip about earning your paycheck, absolutely no self respect as they dance to the tune of BCCI.

How about making your own money to pay bills? Seems to be a very novel and alien idea to the ICC and the boards for that matter.

Currently greed is what is paying the bills. Which seems just fine with all. Just don't complain when BCCI throws its weight around.
 
In this case, I equate greed with laziness. Not even trying, total lack of work ethics, not giving a flip about earning your paycheck, absolutely no self respect as they dance to the tune of BCCI.

How about making your own money to pay bills? Seems to be a very novel and alien idea to the ICC and the boards for that matter.

Currently greed is what is paying the bills. Which seems just fine with all. Just don't complain when BCCI throws its weight around
There are more colorful ways to express this. ;-) :afridi
 
Exactly what I have been saying.

Greed. It seems to be totally unacceptable to the ICC and the boards to have less revenues. They do not want to think about being self sufficient and not be dependent on BCCI. That would involve putting in hard work and actually earning your paycheck. Why would they want to do that when you can just sit and take in the $$$$ being dropped in your lap by BCCI.

Cricket will not stop. But will make it financially unviable. Also, will be less lucrative for people to take up the sport.

Sensible post.

I entirely agree with you.

This is the fault of ICC for allowing BCCI to be this powerful.
 
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In this case, I equate greed with laziness. Not even trying, total lack of work ethics, not giving a flip about earning your paycheck, absolutely no self respect as they dance to the tune of BCCI.

How about making your own money to pay bills? Seems to be a very novel and alien idea to the ICC and the boards for that matter.

Currently greed is what is paying the bills. Which seems just fine with all. Just don't complain when BCCI throws its weight around.
BCCI knows it's friends from... well not friends.
 
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