'Neither, no', India will not go to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, a big decision has been taken!

Champions Trophy: India has refused to go to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy and has expressed its desire to play its matches at a neutral venue. According to information received from sources, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and other concerned parties about this decision. The possibility of the match being played in Dubai is said to be highest.

Media source said, 'BCCI has expressed its concerns regarding Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan. They want the matches to be played at a neutral venue, and Dubai is the strongest option in this case.

ICC had already prepared the draft

The International Cricket Council (ICC) had already drafted the schedule for the Champions Trophy, in which India was to play its matches in Lahore. However, after the decision of BCCI, some changes can now be made in this draft, and these amendments will be discussed before announcing the schedule publicly.

There will be a change in the schedule of ICC Champions Trophy!

The full ICC Champions Trophy schedule was scheduled to be released on Monday, but it remains to be seen how long it will take for the global cricket body to make the necessary amendments. After BCCI's decision, there is a possibility of change in the schedule, and now ICC will have to work on it.

It is convenient to organize matches in Dubai

Dubai is being considered a good option as the ICC has organized several major tournaments there, including the recent Women's T20 World Cup, which was shifted from Bangladesh to Dubai due to political reasons. A source said, 'There is no problem in Dubai. Hotels, logistics, everything can be arranged easily. ICC has the experience to control all the arrangements in Dubai.

Tournament dates and PCB preparations

This tournament will start on 19 February, and the final will be played on 9 March. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has started the work of upgrading its existing grounds for this 50 over tournament.