Ministry of Exterior Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday introduced that the Indian cricket group is unlikely to journey for the Champions Trophy scheduled in Pakistan subsequent yr.
“The BCCI has issued an announcement, so I might refer you to the assertion they’ve stated that there are safety issues there, and due to this fact, it’s unlikely the group might be going there”, Randhir stated in a press convention.
A hybrid mannequin is probably the most beneficial end result as per earlier studies. Again channel talks had been on to persuade Pakistan to comply with the hybrid mannequin, through which India would play their matches within the UAE.
Pakistan agreed to host final yr’s Asia Cup after India refused to journey throughout the border. Pakistan hosted solely 4 matches whereas Sri Lanka, who had been picked because the second venue, hosted 9 matches, together with the ultimate.
India and Pakistan haven’t performed bilateral cricket for the reason that 2012-13 season. India haven’t travelled to Pakistan for cricket sequence for the reason that 2008 Asia Cup. The 2 groups, nevertheless, have met in ICC and Asian Cricket Council tournaments.