Even a PCB official accused the BCCI of bringing ‘politics into cricket’. Due to their political turmoil over the years, India and Pakistan do not play bilateral matches and only meet in ICC events and Asia Cup.
“BCCI is bringing politics into cricket, which is not at all good for the game,” the PCB official, on conditions of anonymity told the news agency. They refused to travel to Pakistan. They don’t want to send their captain (to Pakistan) for the opening ceremony, now there are reports that they don’t want the host nation’s (Pakistan) name printed on their jersey,” added the PCB official.
Earlier, the BCCI refused to travel to Pakistan for the mega event despite a great push from the Pakistan Cricket Board. The BCCI told ICC that they didn’t get the permission from the Indian government, citing security concerns. Finally, the ICC went with the hybrid model.
Will Rohit Sharma travel to Pakistan?
However, although the PCB official claimed that Rohit won’t be travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opening ceremony and the pre-tournament captains’ press conference, there is nothing concrete from the BCCI’s side. It is a customary routine in all ICC events that all the captains come together under one roof for a press conference before the tournament starts.
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