Lahore (TDI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday made its stance clear to the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the venue for the 2025 Champions Trophy, stating that playing matches against India at a neutral venue under a hybrid model is unacceptable.
The PCB has conveyed that if neutral venues are proposed for matches against India, Pakistan will not participate in future events held in India, according to media reports.
The board has urged the ICC to resolve this issue before the upcoming board meeting.
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Earlier, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi addressed the media during a late-night visit to Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, asserting, “It is unacceptable for us to play in India if they refuse to play in Pakistan.
Any decision will be based on equality and in the best interest of Pakistan cricket.”
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Naqvi expressed optimism ahead of the ICC meeting, hoping for a favorable resolution regarding the Champions Trophy. Pakistan is scheduled to host the event from February 19 to March 9, 2025, but uncertainty looms as India has refused to send its team to Pakistan.
