Behind the scenes talks between India and Pakistan for Champions Trophy? Foreign Ministry replied

By News Update On Nov 15, 2024

Champions Trophy 2025: There is tension between India and Pakistan regarding Champions Trophy 2025. BCCI refused to send the Indian team without taking permission from the Government of India. On the other hand, PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) is adamant on organizing this tournament in Pakistan only. According to him, they will not accept the hybrid model and all the matches will be held in Pakistan. Now there are rumors that talks are going on behind the scenes to resolve tensions between India and Pakistan. Now Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has given clarification on this by giving a statement. It says that no back channel talks are taking place with India.

What did Pakistan's Foreign Ministry say?

When Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch was asked at a press conference about the status of the cricket tournament to be held in Pakistan early next year, she replied, “Behind the scenes with an emphasis on the Champions Trophy. No talks are taking place.” Bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan. The PCB has information regarding hosting the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the inclusion of various teams in the tournament. They are the ones who give more information.

Sports should not be politicized!

Baloch further said that this tournament should not be linked with politics. Pakistan has always said that sports should not be politicized. When he was asked whether Pakistan would continue hosting the Champions Trophy if India refused to send its team? In response, he said, “PCB is in touch with the ICC to discuss other arrangements including the participation of teams in the tournament.”

Will the tournament be played on the basis of hybrid model?

BCCI has informed ICC not to go to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. After this, ICC has sought answers from PCB regarding hosting the tournament in hybrid model. Last year, during the Asia Cup, India's matches were held in Sri Lanka according to the hybrid model. While the remaining matches were played in Pakistan.