Aakash Chopra on 2025 Champions Trophy: The controversy regarding the 2025 Champions Trophy is showing no signs of ending. This global tournament is to be played after about two months, but till now the picture regarding its schedule and venue is not clear. Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer and famous commentator Aakash Chopra has given a surprising statement regarding the Champions Trophy.
Let us tell you that the 2025 Champions Trophy is being hosted in Pakistan. Due to security reasons, Team India did not get permission from the Indian government to go to Pakistan. In such a situation, this global tournament is sure to be played in hybrid model. However, while agreeing to the hybrid model, host Pakistan has also put some conditions. For this reason, its schedule and venue have not been announced yet.
Aakash Chopra told news agency INS, “The right option should be chosen. However, it is beyond our understanding what will be the right decision. The Indian team going to Pakistan is not in the hands of BCCI, but in the hands of the Indian government. If he has decided not to go to Pakistan then it is completely right. Wherever the Champions Trophy will be played, it cannot be held without India.” The former Indian opener further said, “The truth is that no ICC event can happen without India.”
Meanwhile, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stressed that PCB’s stand regarding hosting the Champions Trophy is clear. He said that it is not possible that Pakistan plays in India and they do not come here.
Naqvi said during a press conference held at Gaddafi Stadium, “Our stand is very clear. I promise that we will do what is best for Pakistan cricket. I am in constant touch with the ICC Chairman and my team is in constant touch with him.” We are still clear in our stance that it is not acceptable for them to play cricket here, and whatever happens next, we will. To you Will tell.”
