‘Refusing ICC event could backfire’: Former Pakistani star’s warning to India amid Champions Trophy uncertainty cricket news

Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif said India would have to give a “logical answer” to the world governing body if it refuses to travel to Pakistan for next year’s Champions Trophy, and that the ICC decision not to participate in the event was “reverse”. “It may take. Sources had earlier told IANS that Team India cannot participate in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan. It said there are discussions about potentially changing the venue or considering a hybrid model. It is learned that the Pakistan Cricket Board has proposed to the International Cricket Council (ICC) that India’s qualifying round matches during next year’s Champions Trophy be held exclusively in a single city.

Responding to this, Rashid Latif told IANS, “You can refuse bilateral series. But it will be difficult to refuse ICC events. When the ICC makes its plans, the teams know where they have to play, Like Pakistan knew they had to play.” Go to India to play the World Cup and contracts will be signed for the cricket boards.

“It seems a bit tough to refuse ICC events… In the 1996 World Cup, Australia and West Indies refused to go to Sri Lanka and the whole group changed and Sri Lanka became champions. It was a huge mistake… If India Or Pakistan has signed, then he will have to go for that event. If any situation arises at the government level, then you will have to give a logical answer as to why he is not coming citing the circumstances,” the former wicketkeeper-batsman said. It is not right etc etc… In my opinion, refusing to organize the ICC event may backfire.

According to the information received, meanwhile, PCB has chosen Karachi, Rawalpindi and Lahore as the venues, in which Lahore will host the final match.

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