India conveyed its stance of not travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy.© AFP
Former Pakistani cricketer Mushtaq Ahmed shared his ideas on the extremely anticipated venues for the Champions Trophy, together with the possible match between Pakistan and India. He emphasised the significance of sportsmanship and cross-border camaraderie. “The Champions Trophy is an ICC tournament and Pakistan is hosting it. So I think India should not hesitate to play. The game should be taken as just a game. People from both countries like each other’s cricket teams. If India comes to play cricket in Pakistan then it will be a great benefit for cricket,” he mentioned whereas chatting with ANI.
As per sources, the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) officers are attempting to induce the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to work in direction of the hybrid mannequin for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy subsequent yr by back-channel talks.
Sources mentioned that back-channel talks are occurring to make PCB perceive why the hybrid mannequin is one of the best ways to go for the match and why there can’t be an ICC match with out the Indian cricket workforce. The sources have additionally mentioned that prime ICC officers are attempting to get Pakistan cease making any statements in opposition to India.
There are discussions occurring with the host Pakistan and different collaborating groups of the Champions Trophy subsequent yr in regards to the schedule and it’s prone to be out in a few days or so, the sources added.
India conveyed its stance of not travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy, citing ‘safety issues’.
Mushtaq Ahmed additionally expressed his pleasure for the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 League, highlighting the worldwide participation and the chance to mentor younger expertise.
“There is a lot of excitement about the T10 league as players from around the world will be participating in the league. It is a great honour for me to work with them,” he mentioned.
Ahmed emphasised the familial bond inside his workforce, including, “The Deccan Gladiators team is like my family. We feel great when we pass our experience to the young players.”
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