Champions Trophy 2025
\nPakistan may even consider withdrawing from Champions Trophy entirely if necessary, according to sources
\n ISLAMABAD
\nIn response to the Indian government\u2019s \u201crefusal\u201d to send its cricket team to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the government in Islamabad has decided to adopt a firm stance on sporting relations with India.
\nReliable sources within the government have confirmed that Pakistan is prepared to withdraw from playing India in any international event unless it reciprocates by visiting Pakistan.
\nThis decision indicates a significant shift in Pakistan\u2019s approach to cross-border sports diplomacy, signalling a growing resolve to address what Islamabad sees as New Delhi politicising sports.
\nThe government has also decided to lobby against India\u2019s bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. The sources also indicated that Pakistan plans to formally communicate to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) how India has allowed political issues to overshadow sporting competitions, particularly in cricket.
\nAccording to the insiders, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) received a communication from the International Cricket Council (ICC) indicating that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) formally notified them of the Indian government\u2019s decision to bar its team from travelling to Pakistan.
\nThe sources added that Pakistan\u2019s government is fully aware of the development and is ready to adopt a tough policy. \u201cWe will not participate in any event against India unless they agree to play in Pakistan.\u201d
\nMoreover, the government has also decided to tell the PCB to reject any hybrid model for the Champions Trophy. \u201cPakistan will not play any Champions Trophy matches outside of Pakistan,\u201d the source confirmed.
\nThe ICC Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place in Pakistan in February-March next year, and the PCB has already clarified it will not accept a hybrid format for hosting the event.
\nThe government has also signalled to the PCB to remain uncompromising on this matter, even if it leads to financial consequences. \u201cPakistan may consider any option on matters related to the ICC Champions Trophy entirely if necessary,\u201d the sources added.
\n\u201cIf India\u2019s participation contributes to ICC\u2019s revenue, the PCB\u2019s role is equally crucial, and without Pakistan-India matches, the ICC revenues would suffer significantly.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan may even consider withdrawing from Champions Trophy entirely if necessary, according to sources ISLAMABAD In response to the Indian government\u2019s \u201crefusal\u201d to send its cricket team to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the government in Islamabad has decided to adopt a firm stance on sporting relations with India. Reliable […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":442860,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-442836","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports"},"yoast_head":"\n