Putting an end to speculations regarding the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, the International Cricket Council on Thursday announced that the marquee tournament will be played in Pakistan at a neutral venue.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali felt the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) would end up losers if they accepted to a reported compromise deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC), terming that the offer to host the women’s World Cup in 2027 was nothing but a ‘lollipop’ from the global body.
The reason behind basing India entirely in Lahore could be to avoid the logistical and security hassles around their travel.
