{"id":171596,"date":"2024-11-09T17:40:14","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T17:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/09\/india-cant-simply-deny-participation-ex-pakistan-captain-issues-strong-words-amid-uncertainty-over-champions-trophy-visit-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2024-11-09T17:40:14","modified_gmt":"2024-11-09T17:40:14","slug":"india-cant-simply-deny-participation-ex-pakistan-captain-issues-strong-words-amid-uncertainty-over-champions-trophy-visit-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/09\/india-cant-simply-deny-participation-ex-pakistan-captain-issues-strong-words-amid-uncertainty-over-champions-trophy-visit-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;India can&#8217;t simply deny participation&#8217;: Ex-Pakistan captain issues strong words amid uncertainty over Champions Trophy visit &#8211; Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-115117956,imgsize-24468,width-400,resizemode-4\/115117956.jpg?fit=400,225&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"&#8216;India can&#8217;t simply deny participation&#8217;: Ex-Pakistan captain issues strong words amid uncertainty over Champions Trophy visit &#8211; Times of India\" title=\"&#8216;India can&#8217;t simply deny participation&#8217;: Ex-Pakistan captain issues strong words amid uncertainty over Champions Trophy visit &#8211; Times of India\" \/><\/div><p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"MwN2O\">\n<div class=\"T22zO\">\n<section class=\"D3Wk1  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  VtlfQ\" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"D3Wk1\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"zPaFh\">\n<div class=\"wJnIp\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cj2hz img_cptn\"><span title=\"ICC Champions Trophy (Photo Credit: ICC) \">ICC Champions Trophy (Photo Credit: ICC) <\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>NEW DELHI: Pakistan <!-- -->cricket<!-- --> icon Rashid Latif has voiced strong views following reports that India may refuse to play in Pakistan for the 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/icc-champions-trophy\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">ICC Champions Trophy<\/a>.<br \/>Addressing the situation on Geo News, Latif emphasized the binding nature of ICC tournament commitments and questioned the validity of security concerns, noting that teams from Australia, New Zealand, England, and South Africa have all recently played in Pakistan without incident.<br \/>\u201cIf it is a bilateral series or Asia Cup, then the teams are asked if India wants to play or not. But this is an ICC event,\u201d Latif stated. \u201cThe cycle has been signed from 2024-2031. Broadcasters and sponsors have agreements specifying the participating teams.\u201d <br \/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">ALSO READ: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/news\/india-pakistan-2025-icc-champions-trophy\/articleshow\/115078477.cms\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">India say no to playing Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan<\/a><br \/>He further pointed out that a refusal would require a \u201csolid reason\u201d under ICC regulations, similar to how West Indies and Australia skipped matches in Sri Lanka during the 1996 World Cup, citing specific threats. <br \/>\u201cSecurity alone,\u201d Latif argued, \u201cis not a solid reason.\u201d<br \/>Latif also opened up on the potential consequences if Pakistan were to reciprocate India\u2019s stance by opting out of ICC events, saying, \u201cThe ICC exists only because of Pakistan and India. If the government of Pakistan says, like India, that we won\u2019t play, the ICC would lose relevance as viewership would drop drastically.\u201d<br \/>He added, \u201cIndia cannot simply deny participation in ICC events since they\u2019ve already signed agreements.\u201d<br \/>On Friday, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi echoed these sentiments while addressing the media following an inspection of the Gaddafi Stadium upgrades for the <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/icc-champions-trophy\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Champions Trophy<\/a>. <br \/>Naqvi expressed disappointment over India\u2019s reported stance and underscored the potential for the tournament to strengthen regional cricket ties.<br \/>He noted, \u201cReports have been circulating in Indian media about India not coming to Pakistan. We\u2019ll only accept this if it\u2019s provided in writing from the BCCI with clear reasons.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"lOvcW\">\n<p class=\"efT4r\">Champions Trophy 2025 &#8211; BCCI ki hatdharmi &#8211; Rashid Latif&#8217;s analysis &#8211; Score | Yahya Hussaini<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Naqvi dismissed any discussions around a \u201chybrid model\u201d, adding, \u201cWe have not engaged in dialogue on such a proposal and believe politics should stay out of cricket. We are fully committed to hosting the Champions Trophy and are confident it will be a success.\u201d<br \/>Meanwhile, TimesofIndia.com on Friday reported that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has requested matches be played at a neutral venue, with Dubai being the leading option.<br \/>According to sources contracted by TimesofIndia.com, the BCCI has already conveyed its concerns to the PCB and other ICC stakeholders, further fueling speculation about the tournament\u2019s final venue arrangements.<\/div>\n<p><script>\nvar _mfq = window._mfq || [];\n_mfq.push([\"setVariable\", \"toi_titan\", window.location.href]);\n!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n    function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isFBCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        if (f.fbq) return;\n        n = f.fbq = function() {\n          n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments);\n        };\n        if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n;\n        n.push = n;\n        n.loaded = !0;\n        n.version = '2.0';\n        n.queue = [];\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js', n, t, s);\n      fbq('init', '593671331875494');\n      fbq('track', 'PageView');\n    };\n    function loadGtagEvents(isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      var id = document.getElementById('toi-plus-google-campaign');\n      if (id) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        t.id = 'toi-plus-google-campaign';\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtag\/js?id=AW-877820074', n, t, s);\n    };\n    function loadSurvicateJs(allowedSurvicateSections = []){\n      const section =  window.location.pathname.split('\/')[1]\n      const isHomePageAllowed = window.location.pathname === '\/' && allowedSurvicateSections.includes('homepage')\n      if(allowedSurvicateSections.includes(section) || isHomePageAllowed){\n        (function(w) {\n         function setAttributes() {\n                    var prime_user_status = window.isPrime ? 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