The announcement comes amid speculation that India may miss the tournament. The bilateral series between India and Pakistan has been suspended since December 2012 to January 2013, with the ICC Championship and Asia Cup being the main platforms for cricket between the two countries.
The decision to send the Indian team to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy depends on a number of factors, including the prevailing diplomatic and security situation between the two countries.
Given historically strained relations and security concerns, any decision regarding India’s involvement will be carefully considered and in consultation with the relevant authorities.
Speaking to ANI, Shukla said: “As far as the Champions Trophy is concerned, we will do it as per the instructions of the Indian government. We will send our team only if the Indian government allows it. So we will follow the instructions of the Indian government. Request to proceed. indian government”.
Pakistan adopted a hybrid strategy when hosting the Asia Cup last year due to logistical and security challenges, especially Sri Lanka, which hosted all of India’s matches, including a possible match against Pakistan in Sri Lanka. This decision was made to ensure the smooth conduct of the event while taking into account security considerations and diplomatic sensitivities.
In contrast, when it came to the possibility of a similar hybrid approach for last year’s ODI World Cup hosted by India, Pakistan did not seriously consider the strategy.
Instead, they attended tournaments in India and played all their matches at different venues across the country. Despite initial discussions about the feasibility of a hybrid approach, Pakistan ended up participating in the tournament in India despite facing challenges in the group stages and being eliminated early.
It is worth noting that Pakistan emerged victorious in the last edition of the ICC Champions Trophy held in 2017 and became the defending champions of the ICC Champions Trophy. Replicate past success.
Pakistan Cricket Board (A printed circuit boardAccording to ESPNcricinfo reports in early May, India has earmarked Lahore as the sole venue for next year’s Champions Trophy to be presented to Pakistan.
According to ESPNcricinfo reports, PCB has locked in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi as third venues to host the two-week Champions Trophy matches. India’s draft schedule requires them to play all their matches in Lahore, which is where the final will be held.
The idea of keeping India in one location is said to have been mooted to avoid potentially major logistical and security issues associated with their travel. Additionally, it offers Indian fans a relatively easier option to visit as it is headquartered in Lahore, close to the Wagah border crossing between the two countries.
Chairman of PCB Mohsin Naqvi It was earlier said that the committee has sent a draft schedule to the ICC for the tournament that is likely to be held in mid-February next year. The eight participating members will discuss this and the main sticking point is likely to be whether India will participate.
(ANI input attached)
