"Champions Trophy Shouldn't Happen": Pakistan Great Drops Bombshell

Former Pakistan cricket team captain Rashid Latif made a mammoth statement regarding the Champions Trophy 2025 as he said that the tournament should not happen anymore.

Former Pakistan cricket team captain Rashid Latif made a mammoth statement regarding the Champions Trophy 2025, saying that the tournament should not happen anymore. During a recent event, Latif said that Pakistan should say no to the competition before BCCI takes any further step. He went on to say that such a step by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will send a big message to the cricketing community. The tournament was supposed to take place in Pakistan but the situation has become complicated after India refused to travel for their matches citing security concerns. While the ICC has suggested a 'hybrid' solution that will see India play their matches in Dubai, nothing concrete has been announced yet. Rashid Latif said “Pakistan should boycott the Champions Trophy now. Before BCCI takes this step, PCB should take it. Champions Trophy shouldn't happen anymore” pic.twitter.com/xZZGo1X3xX

"Champions Trophy shouldn't happen anymore. You should say no before they refuse,” Latif said.

"We have always been made scapegoats, be it Afghan war or cricket. PCB, ACB, and ICC are the same as they can't fight against the BCCI. They have the chance to push Pakistan to the front. We have joined hands and are fighting against it, but the only fear is that if India boycotts, where do we stand." 

Amid the ongoing impasse on Pakistan's hosting of the Champions Trophy 2025, the decision on the next year's marquee event is likely to be announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday, sources told IANS on Monday.