'Interference': Jay Shah Slams Pak For Champions Trophy Tour In Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
NDTV
The International Cricket Council (ICC), the sport's governing body, has decided to cancel the planned trophy tour of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Skardu, Murree, and Muzaffarabad - areas that fall within PoK.
Citing concerns over "territorial integrity and political interference in sports", BCCI Secretary Jay Shah on Friday launched a sharp attack on Pakistan Cricket Board's announcement to conduct the Champions Trophy tour in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) areas, say reports.
The International Cricket Council (ICC), the sport's governing body, has decided to cancel the planned trophy tour of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Skardu, Murree, and Muzaffarabad - areas that fall within PoK.
"BCCI secretary Jay Shah strongly condemns the Pakistan Cricket Board's announcement to conduct the Champions Trophy tour in PoK, reiterating India's objection to the move," news agency ANI reported citing unnamed sources.