NEW DELHI: The ICC’s breakthrough within the Champions Trophy deadlock, which can see India play all of its matches at a impartial location relatively than the host nation underneath a reciprocal deal, has relieved Pakistan‘s former stars.
Till the present cycle concludes in 2027, Pakistan will reciprocate by taking part in all of its matches at impartial venues throughout ICC occasions hosted by India. On Thursday, the deadlock over internet hosting the Champions Trophy the next 12 months was lastly resolved.
“I believe the PCB took the smart method and as an alternative of doing one thing rash and going through isolation within the ICC and amongst different cricket nations, it opted for an answer the place I believe the PCB has gained greater than the BCCI,” mentioned the legendary Javed Miandad.
He went on to say that he had beforehand hoped India would consent to play their matches in Pakistan.
“Nonetheless Pakistan is internet hosting a giant occasion after a really very long time and we’ve got despatched a transparent message that for those who do not come and play in our nation, we may even not play in India,” Miandad mentioned.
The settlement can be relevant to the 2025 Champions Trophy (Pakistan), the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, and the ladies’s Cricket World Cup in India the next 12 months.
On account of safety issues, India had declined to go to Pakistan for the February-March occasion. For the reason that terror assaults in Mumbai in 2008, India has not performed in Pakistan.
Former captain Wasim Bari mentioned, “I can solely think about the nice and cozy welcome and hospitality their gamers and followers would get in Pakistan.”
One other former captain of Pakistan, Moin Khan, appeared happy with the result as nicely.
“If the PCB has been in a position to additionally get one other ICC occasion to host it’s excellent news for Pakistan cricket,” Moin mentioned.
Iqbal Qasim, a former spinner for Pakistan, has recommended the PCB for reaching a compromise method settlement with the ICC, BCCI, and ICC board.
“BCCI is a really sturdy and financially influential board. However in contrast to final 12 months’s Asia Cup, this time our board took a stance, and gained one thing. Major factor is we’re internet hosting the match and also will not go to India now to play in ICC occasions. Each groups will now play at impartial venues.”
