A virtual meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board on Friday (November 29) to resolve the ongoing dispute over the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 ended within minutes with the India-Pakistan standoff unresolved.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) remains firm on its decision not to send the Indian cricket team to Pakistan for next year’s Champions Trophy 2025, while the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has also rejected a proposed hybrid model for cricket. mega event.
Pakistan’s right to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is at stake
With tensions still high, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 could be moved out of Pakistan and there is a real possibility that the tournament could be held without Pakistan unless they agree to a hybrid model where India’s games will be played at a neutral venue. Pakistan will lose hosting rights if it does not agree to the proposed model.
The drama surrounding the tournament has increased with former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali questioning the quick conclusion of the much-anticipated ICC board meeting, claiming that the real winner could be the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
In a fiery reaction on his YouTube channel, Basit Ali slammed the ICC’s quick decision on the Champions Trophy dispute. Asked who really won this clash, the former Pakistan cricketer expressed his surprise that the match ended so quickly without a resolution.
Basit Ali urges ICC to take quick decision on Champions Trophy 2025
Basit Ali added that the BCCI’s stance would have inevitably united Pakistan like never before, with even critics of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi now rallying behind it.
In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Basit Ali said, “Who won the meeting – ICC, BCCI or PCB? And how could the meeting end so quickly? Ab pata chalega, Pakistan ko ek kaum bana diya hai BCCI ne (They will meet now, the Indian board has united Pakistan) … Even those against PCB are saying, “Whatever (says (PCB Chairman) Mohsin Naqvi), we will do it.” we will remain faithful.”
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It’s not fair: Basit Ali slams BCCI and ICC
Furthermore, the former Pakistan cricketer courted controversy with his bold statement as he accused the ICC and BCCI of trying to “rob” Pakistan of its hosting rights for the Champions Trophy 2025. Ali expressed his frustration, declaring the situation “unfounded” as he believes attempts to strip Pakistan of hosting rights are just an attempt to tarnish his reputation.
Basit signed off saying, “Yes, it’s not fair, you are trying hard to raid our Champions Trophy (Pakistan’s attempts to rob the Champions Trophy host cannot be justified).”
Yes, some reports claim that Pakistan is not backing down and is ready to change its original stance on Champions Trophy 2025. Some reports claim that the PCB has agreed to the hybrid model with some conditions and that the ICC has agreed to them with the final. the decision will be announced next week.
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