A big achievement for Pakistan cricket is that it is going to host the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in 2025. But the question raised on the participation of the Indian team in this important tournament has created a new controversy.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to pull out of the tournament. The BCCI took the decision citing security concerns.
As per the SportsTak:
Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has also commented on the issue. Akmal says there is no threat in Pakistan and the BCCI is just making excuses for security. He also urged India and Pakistan to keep sports away from politics.
“Team India should come to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy as there are no security concerns in the neighbouring country.”
Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has also sought a formal explanation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) on the BCCI’s decision. The PCB says it is now waiting for the BCCI’s response and will then seek concrete evidence to support its reasons.
The BCCI has raised concerns that Pakistan is planning to include venues in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as part of the Champions Trophy 2025 trophy tour. The BCCI has also formally addressed the ICC on the issue.
Amid this controversy, the Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy Tour in PoK has been cancelled. It is clear that the tension between India and Pakistan is also affecting the issues related to cricket.
Relations between India and Pakistan have been brimming with tension in recent months. The two countries now meet only in multi-national competitions. India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral series since 2012-13.
In such a situation, the controversy of Champions Trophy 2025 and the political tensions associated with it can further deteriorate the cricketing relations of these neighboring countries.
Therefore, it is necessary to find a solution to this dispute so that cricket can be kept away from politics and cricket lovers can see a good match.
