According to multiple sources, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is currently in the UAE, lobbying for Pakistan’s cause, has put forward a list of conditions, in a bid to help Pakistan retain the hosting rights of the marque tournament.
The impasse over the 2025 Champions Trophy continued as the all-powerful ICC board meeting failed to reach a consensus after meeting virtually for a little over 20 minutes on Friday, and is likely to meet again over the weekend to find a solution.
Naqvi maintained that the PCB is still awaiting a reply from the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the details and clarity of the BCCI’s decision, which was conveyed to the global body.
He has won India all three major ICC white-ball cricket trophies, making him one of the most successful captains in cricket history.
Hosts India will take on China in their campaign opener of the six-nation Hero Asian Hockey Champions Trophy on 3rd August at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. .
India will begin the season with the Four Nations Invitational Tournament in Tauranga and Hamilton, New Zealand which will see Belgium, Japan and the hosts.
Meanwhile, spinner Sunil Narine could come back into the ODI side as well.
Rohit was out of competitive cricket for six months (from October 2016 to April 2017).
“Failure teaches you a lot and I am lucky I have learnt so much out of that,” Dhawan said.
Richards urged West Indies to restore a sense of pride during their Test series against England.
