Former Pakistan National Cricket Team player Danish Kaneria spoke about the hybrid model being used for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He said that the Pakistan Cricket Board was given the ‘lollipop’ of the Women’s World Cup for accept the two-nation formula for the tournament.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 issue has finally been resolved as the tournament will be played in a hybrid model. Apart from the India games and a semi-final, all other games of the event will be held in Pakistan at three venues.
India’s matches, along with a semi-final, will be played in Dubai at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Also, if the Rohit Sharma-led team reaches the final of the tournament, the summit clash will be played in Dubai and if India does not reach The final will be played in Pakistan.
To accept the hybrid model for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan was told not to visit India for ICC events until 2027. Additionally, the Pakistan Cricket Board was given the hosting rights of the next Women’s World Cup.
They have been handed the ‘lollipop’ of the Women’s World Cup: the Danish Kaneria at PCB accepts a hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Talking about the entire saga, Denmark’s Kaneria feels that the BCCI has found itself in a win-win situation. He called the people of Pakistan illiterate and said they had been given lollipops. He also hoped that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 would take place smoothly due to the situation in Pakistan. Speaking to IANS, he said:
“The BCCI has found itself in a win-win situation. Here in Pakistan, I also hear people saying that ‘we have fought and won this’, but they are illiterate. They have been given the ‘lollipop’ of the Women’s World Cup, From the beginning I felt that the hybrid model would be the only solution because, in this situation, there is no other option.
“Pakistan has said that they will not go to India to play, but only time will tell. The country is currently facing an unstable situation. If something happens with the other teams, what will happen? The entire tournament could be moved to Dubai. “Everyone has family concerns and we must respect them, given the current situation, let’s hope the tournament runs smoothly under the hybrid model.”
Entire tournament to be held in Dubai: Danish Kaneria issues warning to PCB
Denmark’s Kaneria further added that if both India and Pakistan reach the final, there will be other problems too. The former cricketer emphasized that PCB must ensure that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 takes place smoothly. He believes that if something happens, the entire tournament will be moved to Dubai. He added:
“The interesting thing is that if both India and Pakistan reach the final, then they will have to be played in Dubai, right? That will raise another question: if you can play the final in Dubai, then what is the problem with playing the matches? in India?
“In view of the circumstances, they must ensure that the situation in Pakistan remains stable. Teams come here and play matches. It should not happen that other teams raise questions and the entire tournament will be held in Dubai.”
People are fans of Rohit (Sharma), Virat (Kohli) and (Jasprit) Bumrah – Danish Kaneria
Denmark’s Kaneria also feels that the match between India and Pakistan will be witnessed by many spectators because according to him, fans will come to witness Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah.
He concluded by saying that if the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is organized successfully, it will boost Pakistan cricket. He added:
“The entire stadium and even the streets would be full of people. Because people are fans of Rohit (Sharma), Virat (Kohli) and (Jasprit) Bumrah. The younger generation is emulating these players.”
“International cricket has already revived in Pakistan. Now, Pakistan should focus on the Champions Trophy instead of dwelling on other matters. If this tournament turns out to be successful, it will be very beneficial for Pakistan cricket and for the youth. It will boost Pakistan Cricket even more so, but there’s still a long way to go.”
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