Pakistan agrees to India, finally gives up stubbornness

MUMBAI: Pakistan has finally given in to the decision not to send the Indian team to the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy which will be hosted in Pakistan. According to reports, Pakistan has backtracked from its earlier stand that it would not yield to the hybrid model proposed by India under any circumstances. According to reports, Pakistan has given in to the hybrid model in the discussions between the ICC, BCCI and the PCB.

This was revealed by former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif. Earlier, there were reports that the ICC had put up some offers in front of Pakistan. In addition to the annual share, an incentive has also been offered. As per the agreement reached between the ICC and the two boards, India will not go to Pakistan for their matches. Instead, India will play their matches in Dubai.

The PCB will not be removed from the hosting rights, but India will play their matches in another country. If India reaches the knockout stage, the semi-finals and the final will be held outside Pakistan," Latif said. The eight-team tournament was scheduled for February-March next year, but the BCCI refused to play in Pakistan after the Indian government refused to issue an NOC due to security issues.

The PCB had announced that India's matches will be held in Lahore, which is close to the border. Pakistan had also proposed that the Indian team will not have to stay in Pakistan if they are concerned about their security, and they will have to reach Lahore only on the day of the match after selecting Mohali as the base camp. However, this was not accepted by India. Former Pakistan cricketers were of the view that the tournament would be held even if India did not come, and Sri Lanka should be asked to play instead.