Will India participate in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to be held in Pakistan?

[deltexas]

Don't want those drama queens touring. If Pakistan traveled despite safety threats in India, and Indian nonstop terrorism in Pakistan and IOK, then Pakistan shouldn't care less. Ideal option is to boot India out of the tournament, but knowing how this game is corrupt you know they will play their usual dirty cry baby politics. Don't think it will work this time and tournament will go ahead without India. Financial losses will be there, just play without them and scrap this useless tournament going forward as there are already enough tournaments around in cricket

Beggars can't be choosers. Hard cold truth. Pcb is in no position to dictate to bcci. Why is pcb not hosting it without ind? The England cricket chiefs statement should have been crystal clear. But you guys live in absolute delusion and denial. Drama queen is pcb. Ind said its not coming period. Nobody forced pak team to travel to ind. Bcci had contingency plans. Pcb should be firm. But no- they will accommodate their bcci paymasters when push comes.

Marking your post till the hybrid decision is officially out. Also an fyi. JandK is part of Ind like any other union territory. Get over it.

 

[deltexas]

good option.. just come, play and leave that is the best way thay can feel safe.

Not happening how many ever posts you make. Ind is not going to Pak period.

 

[SportsWarrior]

India To Not Stay In Pakistan During Champions Trophy 2025? PCB Gives 'Delhi' Suggestion - Report​

There has been a lot of chatter surrounding India's participation in the Champions Trophy 2025 which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan. India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral series in over a decade due to political tensions and the Indian government has maintained a hard stance that the cricket team will not travel to Pakistan. However, according to a Cricbuzz report, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has come up with a somewhat strange solution to the problem. The report claimed that PCB have written to BCCI "offering assistance should the Indian team prefer to return to India - either to Chandigarh or New Delhi - after each game to avoid staying in Pakistan due to security concerns".

According to the current tournament schedule, India's three group stage matches are on - February 20 (vs Bangladesh), February 23 (vs Pakistan), and March 2 (vs New Zealand). Moreover, they will all take place in Lahore - a venue that was reportedly chosen due to its proximity to the border.

The report stated that there is nearly a week-long gap between India's last two matches and the PCB has suggested that India can travel back home during that time. However, in case India reach the final of the competition, Pakistan have maintained their stance of hosting the match in Lahore.

Top officials of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), including chairman Richard Thompson, have suggested that staging the Champions Trophy without powerhouse India is not an option and there are "contingencies available" if Rohit Sharma's team doesn't travel to host country Pakistan.

India have not played in Pakistan since 2008 due to the tense relations between the two countries and their travel to the South Asian nation is solely dependent on government clearance.

With the government unlikely to give the BCCI permission to send the team to Lahore, the Champions Trophy in a hybrid model seems the most likely option. Like the Asia Cup last year, India can play their matches in a third country while the other games can be staged in Pakistan.

The tournament will be held in February-March.

"It would not be in cricket's interests for India not to be playing in the Champions Trophy," Thompson, who is in Pakistan alongside ECB CEO Richard Gould, was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.

India To Not Stay In Pakistan During Champions Trophy 2025? PCB Gives 'Delhi' Suggestion - Report | Cricket News

There has been a lot of chatter surrounding India's participation in the Champions Trophy 2025 which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan.

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Very desperate attempt by PCB. I honestly don't know what else they can offer. If this doesn't work it is better PCB stops begging and goes the harsher route. Tell ICC that they are not going to agree for an hybrid model and it is up to ICC to take next step. If that results in ICC taking away hosting rights so be it. Actually they will come out with their heads held high

Mind you I completely understand why india doesn't want to travel. Issue has always been pakistan government and military. May be PCB brought it on itself with them taking BCCI to court. Whatever my be the reason but all these efforts really show desperation from PCB side

 

[BouncerGuy]

If this doesn't work it is better PCB stops begging and goes the harsher route. Tell ICC that they are not going to agree for an hybrid model and it is up to ICC to take next step. If that results in ICC taking away hosting rights so be it. Actually they will come out with their heads held high

I agree. PCB should stay firm and if the result is CT moving out of Pakistan, so be it. For once, they should hold the ground.

 

[FearlessRoar]

PCB Prepares for India's Potential Refusal to Play in Champions Trophy

The PCB is mentally prepared for India's possible refusal to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, sources revealed. Despite this, the board remains committed to hosting the tournament's final in Lahore, even if India qualifies.

The PCB's priority is to host the entire Champions Trophy in Pakistan. However, they acknowledge the possibility of India's government not granting clearance. In such a scenario, the PCB still wants the final held at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

Bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan have been frozen since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may request the International Cricket Council (ICC) to adopt a hybrid model, relocating India's matches to Sri Lanka or Dubai, similar to last year's Asia Cup.

Recent statements from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) suggesting the tournament's relocation have concerned the PCB. Pakistan Cricket Board officials will seek updates from BCCI representatives on their progress in securing government clearance for the team's participation.

Pakistan is grouped with India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand in the Champions Trophy. Lahore will host seven matches, including the final, while Karachi and Rawalpindi will stage the opening match, semi-finals, and five other matches.

 

[BouncerGuy]

As per reports:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly rejected a proposal from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to transport the Indian cricket team back to India after each Champions Trophy 2025 match. According to a Cricbuzz report, the PCB offered to assist in flying the team back to Chandigarh or Delhi amid uncertainty over India's willingness to play in Pakistan. However, a BCCI official stated that no such proposal had been received and even if it was, the decision to send India to Pakistan rests with the Government of India.

India is scheduled to play all their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Lahore on February 20, 23, and March 2. While the PCB remains committed to hosting the event, it's unclear if India will travel to Pakistan or if the ICC will implement a hybrid model. Geopolitical tensions have prevented India from touring Pakistan since 2008, with encounters only occurring at ICC events. The PCB is ensuring full preparations for the tournament, with no mention of cricket during the recent visit of India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, to Pakistan for the SCO summit.

 

[Pakpak]

We should not be going to India for any World Cup.

I don't care if it bankrupts us. The money generated by PCB gets eaten anyway.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

We should not be going to India for any World Cup.

I don't care if it bankrupts us. The money generated by PCB gets eaten anyway.

Next World T20, PAK's group stages will most likely be in SL, not India.

 

[uppercut]

As per reports:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly rejected a proposal from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to transport the Indian cricket team back to India after each Champions Trophy 2025 match. According to a Cricbuzz report, the PCB offered to assist in flying the team back to Chandigarh or Delhi amid uncertainty over India's willingness to play in Pakistan. However, a BCCI official stated that no such proposal had been received and even if it was, the decision to send India to Pakistan rests with the Government of India.

India is scheduled to play all their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Lahore on February 20, 23, and March 2. While the PCB remains committed to hosting the event, it's unclear if India will travel to Pakistan or if the ICC will implement a hybrid model. Geopolitical tensions have prevented India from touring Pakistan since 2008, with encounters only occurring at ICC events. The PCB is ensuring full preparations for the tournament, with no mention of cricket during the recent visit of India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, to Pakistan for the SCO summit.

Well done BCCI and GOI for sending a firm message to Pakistan that terror and cricket cannot go hand in hand. I wish they completely stopped playing any cricket with them whatsoever including WorldCups.

 

[stani_pak]

Well done BCCI and GOI for sending a firm message to Pakistan that terror and cricket cannot go hand in hand. I wish they completely stopped playing any cricket with them whatsoever including WorldCups.

The terror caused by India and killing of our jawans Pakistan should never play with India. Terror caused by india and cricket cannot go hand in hand.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

The terror caused by India and killing of our jawans Pakistan should never play with India. Terror caused by india and cricket cannot go hand in hand.

I agree. Pakistan should just forfeit 2 points and just not play.

 

[Rajdeep]

It will be a shame if India refused to travel Pakistan on the pretext of terrorism and then play them in Champions trophy in a neutral ground. If anything, I see this hypocrisy as a disrespect to our army more than anything.

You don't want cricket ties with Pakistan to respect martyrs - don't play them anywhere or in any event. Let it be in Pakistan or Timbaktu.

And if you can play them in ICC/ACC events in a neutral country or in India, I see no reason why can't they play in Pakistan.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

As per reports:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly rejected a proposal from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to transport the Indian cricket team back to India after each Champions Trophy 2025 match. According to a Cricbuzz report, the PCB offered to assist in flying the team back to Chandigarh or Delhi amid uncertainty over India's willingness to play in Pakistan. However, a BCCI official stated that no such proposal had been received and even if it was, the decision to send India to Pakistan rests with the Government of India.

India is scheduled to play all their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Lahore on February 20, 23, and March 2. While the PCB remains committed to hosting the event, it's unclear if India will travel to Pakistan or if the ICC will implement a hybrid model. Geopolitical tensions have prevented India from touring Pakistan since 2008, with encounters only occurring at ICC events. The PCB is ensuring full preparations for the tournament, with no mention of cricket during the recent visit of India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, to Pakistan for the SCO summit.

Only Indians can get happy at rejecting a proposal that was never sent in the first place.

 

[stani_pak]

I agree. Pakistan should just forfeit 2 points and just not play.

If you take a political stance than do it correctly and not pick and choses when you want to play. Pakistan should do it correctly and show India how its done.

 

[FearlessRoar]

BCCI denies receiving PCB’s proposal of Team India returning home after each match in Champions Trophy 2025- Report​

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly denied receiving an official proposal from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the Champions Trophy 2025.

There has been a lot of speculation over India's participation because the government has not stated whether the team will travel to Pakistan or not. According to media sources, the PCB has recommended a strategy for the Indian cricket squad to return to Delhi or Chandigarh after each game due to security concerns.

However, Dainik Jagran reported a BCCI insider adding that the BCCI had not received any such suggestion from the PCB as of yet and that the choice is entirely up to the Indian government.

India and Pakistan have not played a single bilateral series in over a decade due to political tensions and the only time they face each other is during international tournaments. Pakistan traveled to India for the 2016 T20 World Cup and the 2023 ODI World Cup.

But India had refused to travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup in 2023, leading the ACC to host India’s matches in Sri Lanka.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is mentally prepared for India's reluctance to go to the country for the Champions Trophy, but the tournament's title clash will remain in Lahore even if the arch-rivals qualify for the final on March 9, according to reports on Friday.

The PCB's position on hosting the final will be debated when the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board meets in Dubai from October 18 to 21.

"The PCB's first choice and priority is to host the entire Champions Trophy in Pakistan and they are counting on this but internally the Board is also mentally prepared to hear about the Indian government not allowing its team to play in Pakistan and India's matches being held in UAE.

But the PCB has decided even in the event of India not playing in Pakistan they want the final to be held in Lahore. Even if India qualifies for the final the PCB wants the ICC to hold the match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore," a PCB source stated.

The BCCI may seek that the ICC stage the tournament in a hybrid style, with matches relocated to either Sri Lanka or Dubai, as was done with the Asia Cup last year.

BCCI denies receiving PCB’s proposal of Team India returning home after each match in Champions Trophy 2025- Report

PCB is reportedly prepared for Indian team not coming to Pakistan for Champions Trophy.

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[Devadwal]

No chance now after latest attack on innocent worker in Jammu and Kashmir.

 

[Rajdeep]

No chance now after latest attack on innocent worker in Jammu and Kashmir.

We should not play them in that case at all in Champions Trophy. Not playing them only in Pakistan but happily play them else where only will insult those innocent workers.

Why are we even playing them in emerging Asia cup? This is where my problem lies.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

No chance now after latest attack on innocent worker in Jammu and Kashmir.

but bro match is not taking place in Jamme and Kahmir.. its in Pakistan!

 

[Devadwal]

but bro match is not taking place in Jamme and Kahmir.. its in Pakistan!

Due to read the news who takes the responsibility of cowardly terrorist attacks and where are they Lives?

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Due to read the news who takes the responsibility of cowardly terrorist attacks and where are they Lives?

I wonder why these types of attacks always happen whenever India is due to visit Pakistan.

 

[Devadwal]

I wonder why these types of attacks always happen whenever India is due to visit Pakistan.

Someone's are not happy that peacefully election were conducted in Jammu and Kashmir . Normalcy about to restored .

 

[TheSultan]

India should be given the schedule, if you want to come, great. If you’re gonna act like little wusses then stay away, it’s a men’s champions trophy

 

[Devadwal]

India should be given the schedule, if you want to come, great. If you’re gonna act like little wusses then stay away, it’s a men’s champions trophy

Unfortunately for pakistan ,in a few weeks an indian man give final verdict on where to be matches held .

Without his approval no once can even release the Schedule of CT .

 

[Slim]

We would invite Pakistan to our home to play a worldcup match, we will make a spectacle out of it by organizing a special nach gaana ceremony for it, inviting every elite in our country. And play it in the biggest stadium of our country. We wont have a ceremony for the start of the worldcup but specially for the match we play against Pakistan.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

We would invite Pakistan to our home to play a worldcup match, we will make a spectacle out of it by organizing a special nach gaana ceremony for it, inviting every elite in our country. And play it in the biggest stadium of our country. We wont have a ceremony for the start of the worldcup but specially for the match we play against Pakistan.

Sarrr we arrre Dushman Mulk Sarrr..

 

[deltexas]

We would invite Pakistan to our home to play a worldcup match, we will make a spectacle out of it by organizing a special nach gaana ceremony for it, inviting every elite in our country. And play it in the biggest stadium of our country. We wont have a ceremony for the start of the worldcup but specially for the match we play against Pakistan.

And yet beloved PCB will accommodate every single wish of BCCI saaar ! Thats the pcb reality saaar.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

We would invite Pakistan to our home to play a worldcup match, we will make a spectacle out of it by organizing a special nach gaana ceremony for it, inviting every elite in our country. And play it in the biggest stadium of our country. We wont have a ceremony for the start of the worldcup but specially for the match we play against Pakistan.

Pull Support to BCCI to takE CT Away sarr

 

[Mesozoic]

What a joke!


Tournament is only four months away and we still don't have the schedule nor the participations confirmed. No wonder cricket is a laughing stock outside of a select few countries.

 

[mominsaigol]

What a joke!


Tournament is only four months away and we still don't have the schedule nor the participations confirmed. No wonder cricket is a laughing stock outside of a select few countries.

India turned it into a joke.

If cricket was in the hands of Australia or England then we'd be seeing 100+ countries play and a christiano Ronaldo of Cricket would emerge.

But some Indians botch everything as usual.

 

[adi_62941]

I think either India will fully participate by coming and staying in Pakistan, or they will refuse to play the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

The solution of playing a match without staying in Pakistan does not seem viable, as the BCCI knows it would create extra pressure on the players due to travel and logistics. The BCCI is not like the PCB; they will not put their players through mental distress with this temporary stay.

For me, i am 100% sure they will come and play CT in Pakistan

 

[U$ofA]

India turned it into a joke.

If cricket was in the hands of Australia or England then we'd be seeing 100+ countries play and a christiano Ronaldo of Cricket would emerge.

But Indians botch everything as usual.

First of all, cricket should not be anyone's hands other than ICC. But unfortunately, they are as incompetent as an organization can be.

Eng. and Aus. were "in charge" for eons. They barely did anything.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

India turned it into a joke.

If cricket was in the hands of Australia or England then we'd be seeing 100+ countries play and a christiano Ronaldo of Cricket would emerge.

But Indians botch everything as usual.

Yeah, right, as was the case before 2000s, lol.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

If I take my pro-pakistan hat off then a decision will need to be made soon either way if its hybrid or Pakistan or not in Pakistan.

I want to travel to a few matches - flights, accommodation and taking annual leave needs planning and preparation.

At the moment fans are being left in limbo not by the PCB or even the BCCI but the ICC.

 

[U$ofA]

If I take my pro-pakistan hat off then a decision will need to be made soon either way if its hybrid or Pakistan or not in Pakistan.

I want to travel to a few matches - flights, accommodation and taking annual leave needs planning and preparation.

At the moment fans are being left in limbo not by the PCB or even the BCCI but the ICC.

Exactly. ICC is to be blamed. They need to make a decision, quickly. Seriously doubt the will. The current state clearly shows their priority is with Indian $$$ and not the fans.

 

[aboveandbeyond]

As long as it's in Pakistan and Teams like England Australia travel, doesn't bother me if India travel or not.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

India turned it into a joke.

If cricket was in the hands of Australia or England then we'd be seeing 100+ countries play and a christiano Ronaldo of Cricket would emerge.

But Indians botch everything as usual.

England and Australia could not do that for over 100 + years before BCCI emerged all powerful.

 

[Rajdeep]

As long as it's in Pakistan and Teams like England Australia travel, doesn't bother me if India travel or not.

Think ECB cheif said Champions Trophy without India is not viable option. So only Eng and Aus travelling to Pakistan means nothing for CT. Until and unless our Bharatiya players travel, there won't be a CT in Pak.

 

[mominsaigol]

England and Australia could not do that for over 100 + years before BCCI emerged all powerful.

Blame Germany

 

[U$ofA]

As long as it's in Pakistan and Teams like England Australia travel, doesn't bother me if India travel or not.

Try telling that that to the ICC and PCB. They seem to really care that India do participate.

In fact, the current uncertainty surrounding CT is exactly because the ICC and PCB care too much and want India to participate. They do not even want to think about replace India with SL.

 

[aboveandbeyond]

Try telling that that to the ICC and PCB. They seem to really care that India do participate.

In fact, the current uncertainty surrounding CT is exactly because the ICC and PCB care too much and want India to participate. They do not even want to think about replace India with SL.

As a England fan, I'm giving you my perspective.

I agree. PCB have no shame. Why pander to a rogue state who refuses to travel

 

[deltexas]

As a England fan, I'm giving you my perspective.

I agree. PCB have no shame. Why pander to a rogue state who refuses to travel

Rogue state lol! Pcb wants money that Ind team generates. Bcci has always said it is goi decision. Show me one statement from bcci otherwise or saying they will ever visit pak. Bcci has ways been firm about it and never changed their stance.

 

[guard]

I wonder why these types of attacks always happen whenever India is due to visit Pakistan.

Seem like clockwork, always happens.

 

[guard]

If I take my pro-pakistan hat off then a decision will need to be made soon either way if its hybrid or Pakistan or not in Pakistan.

I want to travel to a few matches - flights, accommodation and taking annual leave needs planning and preparation.

At the moment fans are being left in limbo not by the PCB or even the BCCI but the ICC.

Nothing like a spanner in the works, these nations do it like no other

 

[aboveandbeyond]

Rogue state lol! Pcb wants money that Ind team generates. Bcci has always said it is goi decision. Show me one statement from bcci otherwise or saying they will ever visit pak. Bcci has ways been firm about it and never changed their stance.

And I've given you my perspective. India not touring Pak doesn't effect me at all. Infact hypothetically, if it came to either team England or India touring, England any day

 

[SportsWarrior]

India turned it into a joke.

If cricket was in the hands of Australia or England then we'd be seeing 100+ countries play and a christiano Ronaldo of Cricket would emerge.

But Indians botch everything as usual.

lol almost every team that has become full member post India's emergence owes a lot of it to India. BCCI pushed hard to get SA back and they toured India right away after that as a thankful gesture. BD owes its Test status to India and so does AFG which was supported by India. During Aus/Eng reign, they refused to play in Zim, SL, SA and now refuse to even invite ZIM, SA and BD for full tours. BD hasn't toured Aus/ENG for a full series for a long time, same with ZIM and AFG. India sends teams to these teams consistently

 

[The Bald Eagle]

It's simple they would come anyway

 

[Rajdeep]

It's simple they would come anyway

I think the official announcement will come once Jay Shah finally take his position as ICC head.

 

[U$ofA]

lol almost every team that has become full member post India's emergence owes a lot of it to India. BCCI pushed hard to get SA back and they toured India right away after that as a thankful gesture. BD owes its Test status to India and so does AFG which was supported by India. During Aus/Eng reign, they refused to play in Zim, SL, SA and now refuse to even invite ZIM, SA and BD for full tours. BD hasn't toured Aus/ENG for a full series for a long time, same with ZIM and AFG. India sends teams to these teams consistently

Aus. and Eng. could care less about anyone touring. Right now both are laser focused on the Ashes and India tours. That's what is important to them. The rest are thrown a bone here and there so as to not shake the apple cart.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

I think the official announcement will come once Jay Shah finally take his position as ICC head.

Yeah give and take drama

 

[SportsWarrior]

Aus. and Eng. could care less about anyone touring. Right now both are laser focused on the Ashes and India tours. That's what is important to them. The rest are thrown a bone here and there so as to not shake the apple cart.

yet, the people who are getting bones are going around saying that it is better to wag tails for few scraps than stand up on their own

 

[deltexas]

And I've given you my perspective. India not touring Pak doesn't effect me at all. Infact hypothetically, if it came to either team England or India touring, England any day

Issue is not you or me or bcci. Issue is how it effects pcb and other cricket boards. They will not play as well if Ind team doesnt play. Say hypothetically, Ind doesnt go and doesnt even particpate in the CT and then arranges a multination say Unity cup or something like that and invites other boards, guess what all the other boards will take part in it and dump the CT and not against the bcci. Thats the reality irrespective of what Pak posters think.

 

[FearlessRoar]

I think the official announcement will come once Jay Shah finally take his position as ICC head.

If India doesn't come, trust me, whether the PCB boycotts or not, we as a nation will boycott all matches with India.

 

[ChennaiFan]

India turned it into a joke.

If cricket was in the hands of Australia or England then we'd be seeing 100+ countries play and a christiano Ronaldo of Cricket would emerge.

But Indians botch everything as usual.

Cricket was an elitist sport when England and Australia were dominating the ICC. Only a handful of countries were playing. The Australian and Sri Lankan umpires were ruthlessly biased and the ICC did nothing to fix. It was a joke of a sport then with so many draws in Tests.

 

[deltexas]

It's simple they would come anyway

No offense , but the sense of denial and delusion must say is praiseworthy. No wonder the pcb takes all you folks on a ride knowing that you are gullible.

 

[deltexas]

If India doesn't come, trust me, whether the PCB boycotts or not, we as a nation will boycott all matches with India.

'We" as in PP posters but not PCB , just wanted to correct that. And ultimately, PCB will agree to whatever bcci says.

 

[Mesozoic]

India turned it into a joke.

If cricket was in the hands of Australia or England then we'd be seeing 100+ countries play and a christiano Ronaldo of Cricket would emerge.

But some Indians botch everything as usual.

India are not responsible for the development of the global game. ICC are.

And even if we do consider your clown logic, cricket currently is now played in more countries than it ever was. When Australia and England had the game in their hands, it was played in 8 countries as a whole.

 

[aboveandbeyond]

Issue is not you or me or bcci. Issue is how it effects pcb and other cricket boards. They will not play as well if Ind team doesnt play. Say hypothetically, Ind doesnt go and doesnt even particpate in the CT and then arranges a multination say Unity cup or something like that and invites other boards, guess what all the other boards will take part in it and dump the CT and not against the bcci. Thats the reality irrespective of what Pak posters think.

Let me be clear, as a Brit, Team England is my main priority when it comes to cricket. As a half cast, that is normal. Also, the most pleasure for me watching cricket has been the Ashes. When it comes to Pakistan, because of my father, I have some sort Affiliation with them.

 

[U$ofA]

Issue is not you or me or bcci. Issue is how it effects pcb and other cricket boards. They will not play as well if Ind team doesnt play. Say hypothetically, Ind doesnt go and doesnt even particpate in the CT and then arranges a multination say Unity cup or something like that and invites other boards, guess what all the other boards will take part in it and dump the CT and not against the bcci. Thats the reality irrespective of what Pak posters think.

That will turn everything on it's head. The boards will be going against the ICC. But they very well know that BCCI is the one paying them. The ICC is just a middle man who keeps a chunk of it for basically doing nothing and distributes the rest to the boards.

So when it comes to ICC or BCCI, good chance the boards will choose BCCI.

 

[U$ofA]

If India doesn't come, trust me, whether the PCB boycotts or not, we as a nation will boycott all matches with India.

I think the PTC fans should let the PCB know loud and clear. Will it make a difference? I don't know.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Only ICC cares, nobody else

 

[U$ofA]

Only ICC cares, nobody else

I am sure the boards other than BCCI care. A lot is riding on India participation in CT. Their yearly revenue is dependent pretty heavily on the handouts from the CT.

 

[Rajdeep]

If India doesn't come, trust me, whether the PCB boycotts or not, we as a nation will boycott all matches with India.

Cant blame you TBH. As I said before, BCCI has no reason to not send its team to Pakistan considering its an ICC event and considering we play Pakistan in ICC events in all other venues. This has nothing to do with respecting martyrs, else we will not be playing Pakistan anywhere. So I am with you to take a stance if PCB don't.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

If India doesn't come, trust me, whether the PCB boycotts or not, we as a nation will boycott all matches with India.

I will be a boycotter if we lose but if we win then I will make sure that Indians know it

 

[Kriketer]

Atleast Pakistan keeps politics aside and tours and respects international commitment, while that immature padosi picks and choose per it's liking "we won't play this, but we will play that". All their Pakistan dushman country, goes out of the window, and whole nation gets glued to TV and buys thousands of dollar tickets just to grab a sight of their team against their beloved Pakistan lol. Such a hypocrite. Any other sport India would have been kicked out long back, but since this sport is corrupt to its teeth hence you see such shananigans from drama queens. No wonder it's a dying sport in all other countries

 

[TheSultan]

Unfortunately for pakistan ,in a few weeks an indian man give final verdict on where to be matches held .

Without his approval no once can even release the Schedule of CT .

So basically you’re saying India are wusses, but rich ones? Thanks

 

[BouncerGuy]

Zaheer Abbas speaking during an interview:

“I'm so sorry. But if they don't want to come, I mean it's no good for cricket. Because if India and Pakistan are playing nothing like it, then the world is watching all over the world because cricket is really a big thing over these two countries. Okay. Very, very big, and the whole world is watching all over the world wherever the Indians and Pakistanis are, and they must be watching this series.”

 

[BouncerGuy]

Wasim Akram speaking during an interview:

"I think whatever I'm reading, there are positive vibes from [the] Indian government and [the] BCCI," Akram said. "I also read somewhere they will play probably all their games in Lahore. They will probably come to Lahore and travel [back] the same night. I'm all for it, as long as India is comfortable.”

"And I can promise you, they [are] going to get looked after amazingly well. I mean, Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, [Hardik] Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, they have fans in Pakistan. The young cricket fans adore them."

"People-to-people contact is very important in this day and age," he said. "In this social media age, there's so much negativity all over the world, unnecessary negativity in my opinion, and I think if India come, it will be great for cricket, and of course, it'll be great for Pakistan too."