File photograph of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday (October 7, 2024) expressed confidence that the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy can be held within the nation and all groups, together with arch-rivals India, would take part within the event.
The 2025 version of the Champions Trophy is scheduled to start out on February 19, and the ultimate is on March 9. Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi have been earmarked because the venues.
India hasn’t despatched its staff to Pakistan since July 2008 attributable to tense political relations between the 2 international locations.
“The Indian staff ought to come. I do not see them cancel or postpone coming right here and we’re assured we’ll host all of the groups within the Champions Trophy in Pakistan,” Naqvi mentioned.
He additionally mentioned that Pakistan was ready to host all of the groups together with India and preparations had been on schedule.
“The stadiums may also be able to host the matches on schedule and any remaining work can be accomplished after the event,” he added.
Naqvi mentioned the stadiums would “positively” be in a a lot better form to host the event in February-March.
Requested about Babar Azam’s resignation from captaincy and who’s going to interchange him, the PCB chief mentioned he had informed the choice committee to take their time and make a long- time period choice.
“I’ve informed them to take a choice after cautious consideration as a result of the captain’s place is essential.” Naqvi additionally mentioned he had inquired from the choice committee together with the captain and head coach of the groups whether or not it was the proper time to introduce some recent blood within the nationwide sides.
“They mentioned they’re okay with the present set-up of gamers so I informed them ‘positive, it’s your name’,” he added.
Printed – October 07, 2024 02:48 pm IST
