The Champions Trophy issue shows no signs of abating. Pakistan is steadfast in its position. India is also reluctant to change its mind. All in all, the tension is increasing with the Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan in February-March. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi gave a new message at a press conference this morning.
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The Champions Trophy has been discussed for a long time. India wants the tournament to be organized on a hybrid model. But Pakistan did not agree to it at all. They are not willing to organize the tournament in hybrid model. Due to which ICC has not released the schedule of the tournament yet.
PCB is scheduled to have a virtual meeting with the ICC tomorrow. From this meeting, the final decision can come about the future of the crowded one-day format tournament with the participation of 8 teams. Before that, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said to be firm in his decision.
He said that PCB will not do any such thing, which will harm the country's cricket. They will do whatever they think is necessary.
The PCB chairman also told the media that he has informed the ICC about his position. Clearly stating their thoughts and decisions on the Champions Trophy issue, he said that PCB will do everything on the basis of equality, they have given a proposal to PCB.
It should be noted that the Women's ODI World Cup will be held in India next year and they will also organize the T20 World Cup jointly with Sri Lanka next year.
India has not come to play Pakistan since 2008 due to political tension. This time again the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is asking to organize the tournament in a hybrid model. Most of the matches will be played in Pakistan. And India's matches will be in a different country.
Pakistan has already rejected this proposal of India. The PCB has asked the PCB to state specific reasons in writing as to why India cannot, if other teams can come. However, India did not give any reply or written reply.
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Last month, Naqvi said, 'Our position is clear. They may have any objections. We will have to inform you in writing. So far there has been no discussion of the hybrid model. We are not ready to accept it.'