Pakistan’s newly appointed limited-overs captain, Mohammad Rizwan, has opened up about the Indian team’s participation in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Mohammad Rizwan said that the Indian cricketers would receive a warm welcome from Pakistan fans during the mega tournament.
The India national cricket team is unlikely to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to be played in Pakistan next year. Notably, India has not visited Pakistan since the Asia Cup back in 2008. The two cricket teams last played a bilateral series in India during the 2012-13 season.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi is optimistic that the Champions Trophy will be played in Pakistan with all teams, including India. The tournament is scheduled to start on February 19 and will conclude with the final on March 9. Matches will be held in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi.
We Also Want India To Come To Pakistan For ICC Champions Trophy 2025- Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan invited the Indian team to participate in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan. He highlighted that Pakistani fans love Indian cricketers. Rizwan expressed his uncertainty about India’s participation in the Champions Trophy, but he assured that they will receive a fantastic welcome.
“Pakistan fans love Indian players; we received love in India as well (during the 2023 World Cup). We also want India to come to Pakistan and play here,” Mohammad Rizwan said.
“I’m unsure if they’re coming for the Champions Trophy, but one thing is certain – if they come, they’ll receive an awesome welcome here,” he added.
“Pakistan fans love Indian players; we received love in India during the 2023 World Cup. I’m unsure if they’re coming for the Champions Trophy, but one thing is certain – if they come, they’ll receive an awesome welcome here.” pic.twitter.com/oFfaP4jbzw
— ٰImran Siddique (@imransiddique89) October 29, 2024
Pakistan Last Visited India For ODI World Cup 2023
Pakistan has participated in ICC events held in India, with the most recent being the 2023 ODI World Cup. India didn’t want to travel to Pakistan for the 2023 Asia Cup, which was co-hosted, with Sri Lanka accommodating all of India’s matches.
The last bilateral series between the two countries took place in India in 2012, featuring ODIs. Pakistan has also played in India for the 2016 T20 World Cup.
The ICC is exploring different options for the upcoming Champions Trophy due to uncertainty regarding India’s participation. A hybrid model, with Dubai being a potential venue, is among the options. The Pakistan Cricket Board has already provided the ICC with detailed expense information.
There Are Significant Safety Concerns In Pakistan – Harbhajan Singh
In a recent interview, former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh raised concerns about the safety of Indian players traveling to Pakistan. He said that player safety is the top priority and reiterated his stance that without guarantees for their safety, Indian players should not go to Pakistan.
“There are significant safety concerns in Pakistan. I’ve always said, and I still believe, that if there’s no guarantee of safety, our players shouldn’t travel to Pakistan,” Harbhajan told TimesofIndia.com.
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