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PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has insisted that the board stays “clear” in its view on internet hosting the Champions Trophy, and added that “it’s not possible that Pakistan play in India, and they don’t come here”. “Our stance is very clear,” Naqvi mentioned throughout a press convention held on the Gaddafi Stadium. “I promise we’ll do what is best for Pakistan cricket. I’m constantly in touch with the ICC chairman and my team is talking to them constantly. We’re still clear in our stance that it’s not acceptable that we play cricket in India, and they don’t play cricket here. Whatever will happen, will happen on the basis of equality. We’ve told the ICC very clearly, and what happens next we’ll let you know.”
The Champions Trophy is scheduled to be hosted throughout three venues in Pakistan over February and March subsequent 12 months. However India, who haven’t toured Pakistan since 2008, informed the ICC their authorities had not given them permission to journey to Pakistan for the occasion earlier this month.
“Whatever we do, we will make sure the best outcome for Pakistan is achieved,” Naqvi mentioned a number of instances. “But I repeat, and I am sure you know what I mean, it’s not possible that Pakistan play in India, and they don’t come here,” mentioned Naqvi.
Naqvi additional mentioned that any choice taken on the ICC assembly would then be taken to the Pakistan authorities by the PCB for ultimate approval.
He additionally urged Jay Shah, who leaves his publish as BCCI secretary to take over as ICC chairman on Sunday, to point out concern for the ICC’s profit in his dealing with of the organisation.
“(Jay Shah) takes charge in December, and I’m sure once he moves from the BCCI to the ICC, he will think about the ICC’s benefit, and that’s what he should do. Whenever anyone assumes such a role, he should only consider the interests of that organisation.”
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