Will Team India go to Pakistan for CT 2025? Board's statement created sensation

Champions Trophy 2025 / Will Team India go to Pakistan for CT 2025? Board's statement created sensation

Champions Trophy 2025 - Will Team India go to Pakistan for CT 2025? Board's statement created sensation

Champions Trophy 2025: The Champions Trophy 2025 is going to be held in Pakistan, which will host an ICC tournament after a long time. However, it seems difficult for the Indian team to go to Pakistan and participate in this tournament, mainly due to security reasons. So far there has been no official statement from the Indian government or the BCCI on this. It is being speculated that if Team India does not go to Pakistan, then the matches of the Indian team can be held in some other country. But the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wants India to play in Pakistan itself so that maximum revenue can be generated from the tournament.

ECB's big statement

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has also clarified its stand regarding the Champions Trophy. ECB Chairman Richard Thompson said that it is difficult to even imagine this tournament without India. He believes that it is not possible in any form to organize the Champions Trophy without India, as it will not only affect the popularity of the tournament but will also have a big impact on its broadcasting rights. He said that if the Indian team does not go to Pakistan, other options will be considered, but it is necessary for India to be included in it.

ECB CEO Richard Gold also gave his opinion on this issue. He said that it is not possible to organize this tournament without India or Pakistan, because without these two teams the value of broadcasting rights will decrease significantly. He believes that some solution will definitely be found so that India can go to Pakistan and play, but if this does not happen then there are many alternative solutions.

Jay Shah's role is important

ECB Chairman Thompson specifically mentioned former BCCI Secretary and current ICC President Jay Shah. He believes that Jay Shah will play an important role in resolving this issue. It is Shah's responsibility to handle this situation properly and find a solution, because India's participation in the tournament is very important not only for cricket but also for the ICC and other boards.

Will Team India go to Pakistan?

There has been no bilateral series between India and Pakistan since 2008. Both teams play against each other only in ICC tournaments. In such a situation, it will be interesting to see whether the Indian team visits Pakistan to participate in the Champions Trophy in 2025. If India does not go to Pakistan, then perhaps the team's matches can be held in a third country.

This whole matter requires dialogue and agreement between Pakistan, India and the ICC so that the tournament can be held smoothly and cricket fans around the world get a chance to watch a great competition.