New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive Geoff Allardice stated that there are "no plans” to relocate the ICC Champions Trophy, which is set to be held in Pakistan early next year.
As the ICC Champions Trophy inches closer, uncertainty continues to revolve around India travelling to Pakistan to play in the marquee event. Since the Asia Cup in 2008, India has not played any cricket tournament in Pakistan due to tense relationships between both nations. A bilateral series from December 2012 in India was the final bilateral series between the two nations.
Since then, both nations have only clashed at ICC tournaments and the Asia Cup. During a media briefing in Dubai, organised for the Women’s T20 World Cup, Geoff stated that there are no plans regarding a change in venue for the Champions Trophy.
"No plans to relocate the Champions Trophy from Pakistan,” Geoff said, as quoted from Geo Super. Earlier this year, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-President, Rajeev Shukla, made it clear that the Indian team will be sent to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year only if the central government gives permission for it. Speaking to the ANI, Shukla said, "In the case of the Champion Trophy, we will do whatever the Government of India will tell us to do.” (ani)