‘Disappointing India not playing in Pakistan’: PCB chairman on Champions Trophy hybrid model

Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi throughout Pakistan’s follow session in Champions Trophy in Dubai. (PTI)

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed disappointment over India’s resolution to play their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai as an alternative of Pakistan. Despite this setback, he stays optimistic about Pakistan efficiently internet hosting their first ICC occasion in 29 years.
“We are focussed on delivering a world class event but it is undoubtedly disappointing that India is not playing in Pakistan,” Naqvi was quoted as saying by information company PTI.
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“It is disappointing- not just for the PCB, but also for cricket fans worldwide, the ICC, its commercial partners and the other participating countries that India is not playing in Pakistan,” he mentioned.
Naqvi highlighted Pakistan’s dedication to separating sports activities from politics, noting their crew’s a number of excursions to India in 2011, 2012, 2016, and 2023.

The BCCI, PCB, and ICC have agreed on a hybrid model for main matches till 2027. Currently, India and Pakistan solely compete towards one another in ICC occasions and Asia Cup resulting from strained relations.”We engaged constructively with the ICC and conveyed our willingness to facilitate every possible measure to ensure a smooth and secure visit. Despite these efforts, India has chosen not to travel.”
“I think it is also a missed opportunity for Indian players to experience the warmth, love and hospitality that Pakistan has always extended to visiting teams. Pakistani fans would shown their hospitality to the Indian team.”
“Nonetheless, we remain focused on delivering a world-class event, ensuring that cricket takes center stage.”

The PCB chairman referenced latest matches between Afghanistan, South Africa, England, and Australia as proof of Pakistani individuals’s enthusiasm for cricket.
“We last hosted an ICC event in 1996. Since then, despite a decade-long absence of international cricket on our soil – through no fault of our own – we have continued to excel, winning the ICC T20 World Cup in 2009, the ICC Test Championship mace in 2016 and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017.”
The Champions Trophy represents a major milestone for Pakistan after years of isolation from top-tier cricket.
“It is an opportunity to reaffirm Pakistan’s status as one of the most passionate and influential cricketing nations, fully capable of staging multi-nation tournaments at the highest level. Beyond that, it is our chance to showcase world-class infrastructure, passionate crowds and a cricket culture that deserves more major ICC events in the next cycle.”
The PCB has invested considerably in upgrading check venues to boost the expertise for gamers and spectators.
“This investment will leave a lasting legacy for Pakistan cricket.”