New Delhi. According to a report, India has refused to go to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025. Now it will be in the hands of the Indian government to decide whether they will send the team to Pakistan or not. There are many reports circulating on the internet that if India keeps itself out of the Champions Trophy and BCCI does not accept the conditions of the Indian government, then the Sri Lankan team will qualify for the tournament. But let us tell you that this is not going to happen.
According to the report, it has been told that Team India will not go to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. This will cause huge loss to ICC and Pakistan Cricket Board. Because if India does not play, the popularity of the tournament will be affected. There will also be a reduction in sponsorship. ICC cannot even come up with a plan to throw India out of the tournament. Because it will only harm them. Today ICC is the highest governing body of cricket. But BCCI is the strongest cricket board in terms of revenue.
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What does history say?
The World Cup started in the year 1975. West Indies and Australia had refused to go to Sri Lanka in the 1996 World Cup. In such a situation, Sri Lanka got 2 wins without even playing and they also reached the semi-finals. Australia and West Indies also did not raise any objection on this.
understand by example
India had refused to go to Pakistan for the 2023 Asia Cup. India had demanded a hybrid model. In which there was talk about holding Asia Cup in Sri Lanka with Pakistan. After this the Board (Asian Cricket Council) had decided to hold all the matches of India in Sri Lanka. However, this was not a matter related to ICC.
ICC may suffer loss
If India asks for hybrid model then India’s matches will be organized in another country. It is likely that PCB’s first priority will be UAE. For this, PCB will have to pay some money to UAE Board. ICC will have to cater to India in any case because after India’s participation, their revenue, sponsorship, advertisement will increase. If ICC does not listen to India then only they will suffer loss.
India’s play decided
Looking at all these things, it seems that Pakistan Cricket Board and International Cricket Council together will find a way to feed India. India is certain to play in the tournament.
Tags: BCCI Cricket, Champions Trophy, Pakistan cricket, Team india
FIRST PUBLISHED: July 12, 2024, 13:00 IST
