Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wanted a handwritten note from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The note must be regarding the absence of the Men In Blue for the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
According to some sources from the Pakistan Board, they wanted a proper reason to be written and must be handed over to the ICC, according to the protocol. The trophy is expected to start from February and at least 5-6 months before the whole submission should be done.
“If the India government declines permission, it has to be in writing and it is mandatory on the BCCI to provide that letter to the ICC now. It is a fact that we are insistent that the BCCI must inform the ICC about its travel plans to Pakistan at least 5-6 months before the tournament and in writing,” says the PCB source who worked closely in the board.
Earlier during the 2023 Asia Cup, the whole tournament was decided to be played in Pakistan, but when BCCI refused to play there, then a hybrid model was taken up in which Sri Lanka was added as a co-host and all the matches of the Indian team was shifted their.
In the coming few days, ICC will hold a conference regarding the upcoming tournament and the bad pitch of the USA (Nassau) where the T20 World Cup was played. If there will be a hybrid model in the Champions Trophy then it is expected that the Men In Blue might play in UAE or Sri Lanka.