PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has insisted that the the board stays “clear” in its view that any resolution on the internet hosting of the Champions Trophy needs to be made “on the idea of equality”. With the ICC just about assembly and doubtlessly voting on the difficulty on November 29, Naqvi mentioned he had been in contact with ICC chairman Greg Barclay and that “his workforce” on the PCB was in touch with the ICC.
“Our stance could be very clear,” Naqvi mentioned throughout a press convention held on the Gaddafi Stadium at 1am on Thursday morning. “I promise we’ll do what’s greatest for Pakistan cricket. I am continually in contact with the ICC chairman and my workforce is speaking to them continually. We’re nonetheless clear in our stance that it isn’t acceptable that we play cricket in India, and so they do not play cricket right here. No matter will occur, will occur on the idea of equality. We have instructed the ICC very clearly, and what occurs subsequent we’ll let you already know.”
Naqvi confirmed India had not supplied Pakistan any written objections and he did not say whether or not, in his communications, the ICC had answered questions the PCB had requested about India’s refusal to journey to Pakistan for the occasion.
However he didn’t immediately reply repeated questions on whether or not a hybrid mannequin remained simply as unacceptable to the PCB. “No matter we do, we’ll be certain that the perfect end result for Pakistan is achieved,” Naqvi mentioned a number of instances. “However I repeat, and I’m certain you already know what I imply, it isn’t doable that Pakistan play in India, and so they do not come right here.”
Naqvi’s feedback are a reference to Pakistan contemplating the phrases of its involvement in future occasions hosted by India. India are hosts of the 2025 Girls’s ODI World Cup, in addition to co-hosts of the 2026 T20I World Cup alongside Sri Lanka.
Naqvi did say any resolution taken on the ICC assembly would then be taken to the Pakistan authorities by the PCB for remaining approval. He additionally urged Jay Shah, who leaves his put up as BCCI secretary to take over as ICC chairman on Sunday, to point out concern for the ICC’s profit in his dealing with of the organisation.
“[Jay Shah] takes cost in December, and I am certain as soon as he strikes from the BCCI to the ICC, he’ll take into consideration the ICC’s profit, and that is what he ought to do. Each time anybody assumes such a job, he ought to solely take into account the pursuits of that organisation.”
Naqvi additionally mentioned that the PCB’s objectives going into the assembly weren’t monetary. “I promise you that we’ll not simply promote our rights out only for more cash. This can by no means occur. However we’ll do no matter is greatest for Pakistan.”
