A “hybrid mannequin” for internet hosting the Champions Trophy is not going to be accepted by Pakistan, based on its Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
Pakistan is because of stage a primary international event since 1996, an eight-team 50-over competitors in February and March subsequent 12 months.
Nonetheless, political tensions between Pakistan and India imply the 2 international locations haven’t performed one another outdoors main tournaments in 11 years and India haven’t visited Pakistan since 2008.
Because of this, there’s hypothesis India may play their matches in a rustic apart from Pakistan, probably the United Arab Emirates.
“Sports activities ought to keep above politics and cricket shouldn’t be sacrificed on the altar of politics,” mentioned PCB chair Naqvi.
The scenario has not been publicly addressed by the Worldwide Cricket Council, which is but to formally publish fixtures for the occasion. The event is slated to start on 19 February, 100 days from Monday.
Confusion over the schedule is making it tough for groups, supporters and media to make plans for the occasion.
The event is made up of two teams of 4, with the highest two advancing to the semi-finals. If India’s matches are performed outdoors of Pakistan, it results in the prospect of the semis or closing probably needing two grounds greater than 1,000 miles aside, with the eventual venue not identified till India’s progress is decided.
