Saqlain Mushtaq Responds to India’s Potential Withdrawal from Champions Trophy 2025
Report by Adil Mehmood
Former legendary spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has addressed the news of India’s potential withdrawal from the Champions Trophy 2025, which Pakistan is set to host in February-March.
In an exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan, Mushtaq shared his candid thoughts on the situation.
“It’s simple. If India wants to come, they can. If they don’t want to come, it doesn’t matter. There’s no point in making a fuss about it. This won’t make either party good or bad. This is ICC’s event, and they will look into this matter, as they should,” Mushtaq stated.
Pakistan is preparing to host its first major tournament since the 2008 Asia Cup and is making significant efforts to ensure the event’s success.
However, India’s hesitation to travel for the Champions Trophy 2025 poses a substantial challenge for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The Indian team has not played in Pakistan since 2008 due to ongoing security concerns and is unlikely to make the trip for the upcoming tournament.
Reports indicate that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering a hybrid model, which would see Rohit Sharma and his team playing their matches in either Sri Lanka or the UAE.
