Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi meets England Cricket Board (ECB) counterpart Richard Thompson – X/@TheRealPCBMedia
LONDON: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Chairman Richard Thompson has prolonged his “best wishes” to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for internet hosting the ICC Males’s Champions Trophy 2025, slated to be held within the February-March window subsequent 12 months.
The event got here throughout a gathering between PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and ECB boss Thompson in London. Based on the PCB, Chairman Naqvi, accompanied by Salman Naseer, met the ECB chair on Friday amid the continuing ambiguity surrounding the eight-team mega event.
“England’s recent tour of Pakistan was very impressive. Our best wishes are with Pakistan for the Champions Trophy,” Thompson was quoted as saying by the PCB.
In response, PCB chairman Naqvi affirmed Pakistan’s readiness to host the occasion, highlighting the continuing renovations of the key stadiums.
“Pakistan is ready to host the Champions Trophy. The stadiums are being upgraded,” Naqvi assured Thompson.
The PCB chair additional shared that the collaborating groups might be given state visitor protocol upon their go to to Pakistan.
“Foolproof arrangements are being made at every level for the Champions Trophy. Visiting teams will be given state guest protocol,” he added.
The event got here a day after a report emerged, which claimed that the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) has requested the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) to supply written justification for its selections to not go to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025.
Beforehand, the PCB had sought a written copy of India’s official stance from the ICC.
As per ICC laws, the Indian board should current stable causes for not travelling to Pakistan for the distinguished occasion.
Insiders revealed that the ICC will assess these causes earlier than making a last choice on the matter.
