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Former Pakistani cricketer Rashid Latif said India will have to give a “logical response” to the World Governing Body if they refuse to travel to Pakistan for next year's Champions Trophy, and that the decision not to participate in an ICC event ” can be counterproductive.” Sources earlier told IANS that Team India may not participate in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan. There are discussions about possibly moving the location for the event or considering a hybrid model, the company said. It is learned that the Pakistan Cricket Board has proposed to the International Cricket Council (ICC) that India's qualifying matches in next year's Champions Trophy should take place only in one city.
Reacting to this, Rashid Latif told IANS: “You can refuse the bilateral series. But it will be difficult to refuse ICC events. When ICC chalks out its plan, the teams will know where to play, like Pakistan knew they had to play .” go to India to play the World Cup, and contracts will be signed accordingly for cricket boards.”
“It seems a bit difficult to refuse ICC events… During the 1996 World Cup, Australia and West Indies refused to go to Sri Lanka and the whole group changed and Sri Lanka became champions. This was a very big mistake. .. If India or Pakistan have applied, they will have to go for that event. If circumstances arise at the government level, you have to give a logical answer as to why you are not coming. You can refuse the bilateral series stating the conditions Pakistan is not right etc etc… In my opinion, refusing an ICC event could backfire,” the former wicketkeeper-batsman added.
Meanwhile, according to information received, the PCB has selected Karachi, Rawalpindi and Lahore as venues for the event, with Lahore hosting the final match.
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