NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Moin Khan has raised considerations about India’s hesitation to journey to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. He urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to undertake a agency stance if India proceed to refuse, reflecting the broader frustration throughout the cricket neighborhood over the dearth of bilateral matches between the 2 nations.
Talking on Cricket Pakistan, Khan highlighted the significance of Indian cricket legends intervening to persuade the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) to separate sports activities from politics.
He acknowledged, “Former India cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Kapil Dev, Rahul Dravid, and so forth., ought to inform their cricket board to maintain politics away from cricket. Cricket shouldn’t be obstructed by political points. The followers would like to see India and Pakistan play. It won’t solely profit Pakistan, however general cricket might be benefited.”Khan additionally questioned the function of the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) if India don’t take part and referred to as on the worldwide cricket physique to make sure India honour their commitments.
He added, “India must honour their commitments with the ICC. And if they don’t come, then Pakistan ought to rethink their choice to take part in any future occasions slated to be held in India.”
Talking on Cricket Pakistan, Khan highlighted the significance of Indian cricket legends intervening to persuade the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) to separate sports activities from politics.
He acknowledged, “Former India cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Kapil Dev, Rahul Dravid, and so forth., ought to inform their cricket board to maintain politics away from cricket. Cricket shouldn’t be obstructed by political points. The followers would like to see India and Pakistan play. It won’t solely profit Pakistan, however general cricket might be benefited.”Khan additionally questioned the function of the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) if India don’t take part and referred to as on the worldwide cricket physique to make sure India honour their commitments.
He added, “India must honour their commitments with the ICC. And if they don’t come, then Pakistan ought to rethink their choice to take part in any future occasions slated to be held in India.”
Moin Khan opens up on India refraining to go to Pakistan for Champions trophy | Cricket Pakistan
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is about to happen in Pakistan, however India’s participation stays unsure as a consequence of ongoing political tensions. India haven’t toured Pakistan since 2006, and diplomatic relations present no indicators of enchancment, making an Indian tour to Pakistan extremely unlikely.