Pakistan may take India to Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over its refusal to travel for Champions Trophy 2025, according to Indian media.
Earlier, International Cricket Council (ICC) informed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about India’s decision.
The Pakistani government is not happy with India’s stubborness and has started discussions to deal with this situation. The government will take a strong stance on this matter now.
According to reports, Pakistan may refuse to play against India in any future tournaments if India follows through on its withdrawal.
India’s own cricketing revenue would also be affected if Pakistan boycotts future encounters. The PCB plans to continue pressing the ICC for a fair and consistent application of tournament regulations amidst these tensions.
Reflecting on previous fixtures between the arch-rivals, the government of Pakistan expressed disappointment and highlighted that the men in green have travelled to India for tournaments previously.
Champions Trophy preparations in Pakistan
It is worth noting here that the stadiums in Pakistan are reportedly set to host the prestigious tournament with enhanced security measures.
After assessing the upgradation work at the Gaddafi Stadium, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed satisfaction and stated: “InshaAllah, the project will be completed on time. The entire team is working tirelessly day and night.”
Previously, Naqvi rejected the idea of hybrid models for the Champions Trophy.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to feature eight elite teams including India, Australia, New Zealand, England, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, based on their performances in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Three venues — Karachi, Rawalpindi and Lahore — will host the matches of eight teams.
Except India, all seven teams that will participate in the Champions Trophy have already played in Pakistan and the PCB believes that India has no strong reason not to come here.
The Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place in February 2025.
