The Champions Trophy 2025 has become a hot topic in the cricketing world, with headlines emerging almost daily. pakistan has been chosen as the host for the tournament, but there's a looming uncertainty about India's participation due to ongoing political tensions between the two nations. The two countries haven't played a bilateral series since 2013, and India's recent refusal to travel to pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023, which resulted in a co-hosting arrangement with Sri Lanka, only adds to the complexity.

The pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has firmly rejected the idea of a hybrid model for the Champions Trophy, further complicating the situation. The recent appointment of bcci Secretary Jay Shah as the new chairman of the international Cricket Council (ICC) has also added a new dimension to this issue, as his role is expected to be crucial in determining the tournament's future in Pakistan.

Former pakistan cricketer Basit ali has weighed in on the matter, stating that the final decision rests with indian Prime minister Narendra Modi. According to Basit Ali, if PM Modi agrees, india might travel to pakistan for the tournament, but if not, the ICC, under Jay Shah's leadership, will face a tough decision.

Interestingly, PM Modi has been invited to pakistan for a two-day shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of government meeting in October. This invitation might play a role in shaping the future of India's participation in the Champions Trophy.

On the other hand, former pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has expressed his opposition to india traveling to Pakistan. He suggested that dubai would be a safer and more suitable venue, predicting that the tournament might eventually follow a hybrid model similar to the Asia Cup. Kaneria emphasized that player safety should be the top priority, with the BCCI's stance likely to influence the final decision.

As the situation unfolds, the cricketing world awaits the ICC's final decision on whether the Champions Trophy 2025 will indeed take place in pakistan or if an alternative solution will be sought.
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01/09/2024 12:28 PM